Locked On USC - Daily Podcast on USC Trojans Football & Basketball
526 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsLocked On USC podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the USC Trojans. Hosted by Marc Kulkin, a columnist for WeAreSC.com, the Locked On USC podcast provides your daily USC Trojans fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Trojans. From the thunderous roar of the fans at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum to skills on display at the Galen Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On USC podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Trojans’ locker room and the Big 10. The Locked On USC podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.
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There Is Too Much USC Disrespect
July 07, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDespite being the youngest head coach to make the college football playoffs three times before turning 40 years old, Lincoln Riley is already wearing the, "He can't win the big one" label. In his 2nd season at USC, making the playoffs is a must with Caleb Williams returning on offense. Did Riley learn enough after the loss to Tulane to win a big game? The Trojans are known as WRU because they develop wide receivers for the NFL better than anyone else. However, PFF's Max Chadwick has the USC...
Recruiting News & Fall Camp For Dummies
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBJuly is the recruiting dead period, however, USC is anticipating a couple of commitments from local players. There is a new prediction for Mater Dei's Zabien Brown, both USC, and Alabama are his final two choices. Zabien has set a July 9th commitment date. If Brown picks Nick Saban, what are the Trojans' chances of striking out with its Mater Dei Pipeline? Before Sunday arrives, Long Beach Poly's linebacker Dylan Williams is anticipated to announce on July 7th.---The question is whether USC...
USC Recruiting Film Reviews
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBI'm not a scout and no one on the USC staff is going to ask me for my player evaluations. However, on this episode of Locked On USC, I offer my evaluations and give my film reviews on 3 players, including Makai Saina, Deyvid Palepale, and Kameryn Fountain. There are no Rotten Tomatoes among this year's recruits, although the reviews are still very good. In the 2nd segment, I point out how good USC's defense was in 2022 compared to the PAC-12's top-5 defenses. We can believe the stats, or we...
July Commitment Dates, Mark Your Calendars
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBUSC fans that follow recruiting won't have to wait much longer to find out where Zabien Brown and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa are headed for college. Both of these elite recruits in USC's backyard have narrowed their choices, and now it's a waiting game. I offer some insight into their decision-making process and why USC should end up with both. During the show's 2nd segment, I have a list of 5 players that Lincoln Riley's staff must close with. These players won't make or break the country's No...
USC's Recruiting Is Bigger & Faster
July 03, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBUSC fans who are old enough to remember the Six Million Dollar Man TV show, understand the phrase, "making someone better than they were before because they have the technology to make it happen." In 2023, USC is starting to see a return on its multi-million dollar Lincoln Riley investment and so far, it's been worth every cent. In his 1st season, the team won 11 games. And heading into season-2, the Trojans are recruiting bigger, faster, and stronger players. There is still a perception o...
USC's Recruiting Is The "F-Word!"
June 30, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBWhen it comes to recruiting the "F-Word" gets used a lot. "Fluid" is not a curse word, although sometimes after a commit changes his mind, the word changes the way it sounds. Lincoln Riley and the Trojans saw one of their top WR prospects choose to stay closer to home instead of picking USC. Considering Jimbo Fisher's past successes in developing wide receivers compared to Lincoln Riley, Dre'lon Miller's choice was unexpected when he picked the Aggies over the Trojans. USC's recruiting cla...
USC Recruiting Keeps Climbing Higher!
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBI've followed and covered USC football recruiting for over half my life, but I do not remember a time like this. USC has finished with the top overall classes in the past, however, this is different compared to those years. In the past USC would start slow and finish strong at the end. The Trojans have the 4th ranked class and there is a chance they could climb even higher during the recruiting dead period. The 2024 recruiting class is not only highly ranked, but it's also balanced. The off...
USC Had A Fight On "Twosday"
June 28, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutesWhen you're hot, you're hot. And then there is USC recruiting that's on fire! If you've been watching and listening to Locked On USC every day, then you were anticipating a commitment on Tuesday. USC got that commitment, plus one more. Lincoln Riley and his staff of recruiting juggernauts landed two commitments on Tuesday. With the addition of top safety prospect Maquis Gallegos and offensive lineman Makai Saina from the state of Texas, the Trojans' 2024 recruiting class moved up to No. 5 nat...
USC Had A Fight On "Twosday"
June 28, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWhen you're hot, you're hot. And then there is USC recruiting that's on fire! If you've been watching and listening to Locked On USC every day, then you were anticipating a commitment on Tuesday. USC got that commitment, plus one more. Lincoln Riley and his staff of recruiting juggernauts landed two commitments on Tuesday. With the addition of top safety prospect Maquis Gallegos and offensive lineman Makai Saina from the state of Texas, the Trojans' 2024 recruiting class moved up to No. 5 ...
Ryan Pellum Is The Newest Trojan Lion King!
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBYou watch Locked On USC daily because you're going to get the best and most up-to-date recruiting information available. I have another update with another USC commitment from another top-100 player! Millikan WR Ryan Pellum chose the Trojan Family by lifting his infant son with the Victory Salute & Fight On words telling everyone what hat he'll wear for the next handful of years. Ryan chose USC over Oregon where his family has deep roots. Ryan is the first commitment of what is anticipated ...
USC Recruiting Is Ready To Explode!
June 26, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBUSC's recruiting has been the hottest subject all June closing in on a Top 5 class. But it felt like the staff took the weekend off compared to the previous weeks leading up to the dead period. Even with no big-name commits, the Trojans hosted a defensive lineman from Pennsylvania and found out that another linebacker wants to take an official visit in July when the dead period ends. Sometimes recruiting Plan A doesn't end up going as planned for the coaching staff. Does the staff have a ba...
Lincoln's Laws Of Accountability
June 23, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWith one week left in June, USC is looking to close the month strong with more commitments. Heading into the final official visit weekend of the summer, Lincoln and his staff have secured 13 commitments, with 10 coming in June. I make my prediction on who USC closes with before things quiet down heading into July. While recruiting is going well, the team is preparing for the 2023 season with summer classes and Player Run Practices [PRP] workouts. And just because its the off-season, that d...
USC's Recruiting Class Momentum
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe Trojans football team is experiencing a lot of recruiting momentum during the month of June and is showing no signs of slowing down. Less than 24 hours after USC moved up to the No. 7-rated class, they moved up without receiving another commitment. There could be a tapping of the breaks with all of the recruiting momentum when word got out that USC has a battle for RB recruit Taylor Tatum who just finished his trip to Oklahoma. How much harder will Lincoln Riley and Kiel McDonald have t...
Another Top 100 Recruit For USC!
June 21, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe summer starts to heat up in June but USC recruiting is already on fire! The Trojans landed another top-100 recruit a couple of days after their June Bash Official Visit Weekend ended. Offensive lineman, Jason Zandamela announced his intentions to enroll at USC and join the rest of Lincoln Riley's 7th-rated nationally-ranked 2024 recruiting class. The addition of Zandamela helped USC raise itself from the No.-rated class to No. 7. On this episode I explain how and why USC will be inside ...
Who Will Commit To USC Next?
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Trojans 2024 recruiting class is rated 9th-best in the nation with only 11 commitments. However, USC just completed its biggest official visit weekend in June and the staff anticipates a few more commitments before the end of the month. Who will be the next to pledge their allegiance to USC?---I offer some clues. On today's episode, I look into USC's scheduling future once they're a member of the B1G Conference. There is a good chance the Trojans could open a season against a conferenc...
USC Has The No. 9 Ranked Class!
June 19, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBMarcelles Williams is the latest commitment to USC's 2024 recruiting class. The elite cornerback prospect from St.John Bosco is a top-100 player in the country, and his choice to follow in big brother Max's footsteps can have an effect on future recruiting decisions. When Marcelles committed to USC over the weekend, it gave Lincoln Riley and his staff the country's 9th-best class for the 2024 cycle, and the month of June still has two weeks left, with more announcements anticipated. In this...
USC Football Got A New House!
June 16, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe USC football program is finally going to be on equal footing when it comes to facilities. USC released a statement and artist renderings of the new football-only house, as well as plans for a new Dedeaux baseball field and experience. No one will argue that Caleb Williams is the No. 1 QB in the PAC-12. But what if I ask about the best offense in the conference? The Locked On hosts were asked to rank the top-5 offenses, and I have the poll results. Does UCLA belong in the top 5? And lik...
USC Has Georgia On Its Mind
June 15, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBUSC's 2024 recruiting class started off slowly, however, June has produced a bountiful harvest. Including a couple of prospects from Georgia that Kirby Smart typically signs. Lincoln Riley got another TE commitment this week, making it the 3rd recruiting battle that he's won just at the TE position. USC also received a commitment this month from DE/Rush End Kameryn Fountain out of Georgia. The Trojans saw the transfer portal go active again when safety, Latrell McCutchin jumped in after tra...
How Tough Is USC
June 14, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBNo one will question USC in 2023 regarding their offensive production. The offense led by Caleb Williams is anticipated to be lethal scoring points hand over fist. But is the 2023 team going to be tough enough to win the games when the offense isn't doing its thing? Last season the Trojans had a mixed bag of results. If Caleb Williams is the consensus No. 1 QB in the country, then who is the No. 2 rated QB in the PAC-12 Conference? I talk about it by asking which QB USC does not want to fac...
USC's Silent Recruiting Noise
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBUSC has completed two official visitor weekends so far. The first weekend produced 5 or 6 public commitments within a 48-hour period, but, the 2nd weekend is working in silence. Still, there is a lot of noise being made and it sounds like some public noise will happen soon. Whether any announcements happen before this upcoming June Recruiting Bash Weekend, or after, the class is filling up quickly. The Trojans are favorites to win 11 of their 12 games in 2023 according to ESPN's FPI predict...
You Don't Say No To USC
June 12, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBLincoln Riley and Alex Grinch were focused on two high-priority Official Visitors over the weekend. And to make sure the recruits knew how serious the staff is about securing their commitments, Riley brought in a Trojan GOAT, Troy Polamalu to help. If you were a defensive recruit who grew up a Trojan fan, would you say no to a GOAT? I have more recruiting news & notes coming out of the weekend in the 2nd segment, including a hint about when the next commitment may happen. Can Lincoln Riley...
USC's 2024 & 2025 B1G Conference Schedule
June 09, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThere's been a lot of positive momentum surrounding USC football recruiting this past week. So just one day ahead of another official visit weekend, Trojan fans heard some more good news, and it could help with recruiting. The Big 10 Conference released its first two years of schedules that include USC and UCLA starting in 2024. In this episode, I do a deep dive into the upcoming schedules and talk about how recruiting can be one of the early benefits. The Trojans will also join the B1G Con...
Recruiting USC's Next No Fly Zone
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBLincoln Riley isn't just recruiting elite talent to play football at USC. He is also recruiting high-character individuals. One is a recent commit, Dakoda Fields from Gardena Serra. I had a chance to evaluate Fields up close during a spring/summer camp practice, and he is more than an athlete.--he is humble and understands what is important. In segment 2, I explain why ESPN awarded USC the No. 1 overall class in 2023 when you combine high school recruiting and the use of the transfer portal...
USC Recruiting Generating Reactions!
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBLincoln Riley and the USC football staff had some more Victory Salutes just one day after the Trojan fans were celebrating their 5 commitments. In this episode, I have reactions from the commitments, their families, as well as from some potential commits who might be ready to make their intentions public before they take their next official visit. Segment two of the show is all about USC's 2025 out-of-conference schedule. USC announced its 3rd non-conference game for 2025 when Georgia South...
USC Got 5 Commitments In 24 Hours!
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBUSC football has seen some great days in its past and will see more great days in the future thanks to recruiting. Coming out of the 1st weekend of June, Lincoln Riley and his staff hosted a bunch of official visitors. And since the recruits got home the Trojans have heard their name called out publicly 5 times with commitments. I talk about who they are and who the next silent commit could be. Segment 2 is all about why the defense is going to be better in 2023. It has everything to do wit...
USC Will Host A June Recruiting Feast
June 05, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBUSC opened the month of June with a big recruiting weekend hosting numerous official visits, and by the end of the weekend, the Trojans had received two more public commitments, with one more anticipated for Monday morning. That meant a busy couple of days for the coaches and their support staff. Also over the weekend, the 2023 freshmen class started to move into their new living facilities and I have some notes of who is rooming with who. I also have some other news, notes, and updates on ...
Who Will Lead USC In 2023
June 02, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBLincoln Riley and Caleb Williams are USC leaders, however, which position player will lead the Trojans in yards, catches, touchdowns, and rushing attempts? On defense, the same question is explored---who will be the stat leaders in tackles, sacks, and interceptions? In segment 2, I talk about the wide receivers. USC has the best overall group by a wide margin. However, which duo of Trojan WRs would you put up against the Washington Huskies duo of Rome Udunze and Jalen McMillan? Both Husky r...
It's Game Time
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBUSC was notified of three more kickoff times and the TV networks that will air the games on Wednesday. So unless you have access to the PAC-12 Network, you'll need to be in attendance for the first two games at the Coliseum. The first two games will be warm temperature-wise. Game 3 against Stanford kicks off at 7:30 at the Coliseum. Lincoln Riley and his staff are just a couple of days away from hosting the first of their June Official Visit Weekends, and I have the latest updates heading i...
USC Haters Blame The Transfer Portal
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBUSC football was able to turn itself around in one year because of the transfer portal--and Lincoln Riley deserves a golf clap too. Hiring Riley got the project started, however, the NCAA created free agency when they removed the 1-year rule of having to sit out. Fourteen transfer portal players so far in 2023, and each one should anticipate playing a significant role when the season starts. Each one will be "expected" to make an impact. The Trojan basketball team hosted an official visit ...
What Should USC "Expect"
May 30, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBLincoln Riley added 36 new faces to the roster, and 22 of them are from the high school ranks. I discuss each player and what I believe will be their role as the season plays along. Some will play significant minutes while others should anticipate an RS year to prepare for the move to the B1G Conference. The USC baseball team was denied a chance to play in the NCAA tournament while setting a new precedent. To ease the pain, I have some new ideas on how to make Notre Dame feel some pain. In...
USC Is Playing With Voodoo
May 29, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBHow does anyone explain the Trojans' quick turnaround going from 4-8 to an 11-1 regular season in one season? Is it voodoo, black magic, or a combination of Lincoln Riley & Caleb Williams? Recruiting is always a topic to talk about with Locked On USC. So what happens if USC has a higher recruiting class ranking in 2024 than Ohio St. and Michigan? All three programs will be members of the B1G Conference starting in 2024. In segment 3 I have some questions for the viewers and listeners that ...
Let's Remember USC When...
May 26, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Memorial Holiday Weekend is a time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. Let's not forget what's important in our lives. Including what brings the Trojan Family together; in this episode remembering USC and Ricky Bell is in the first segment. Segment 2, answers the question, of why certain recruits and USC have no interest in one another. Sometimes the answer is simple. And Friday's rant is back. #usc #trojans #FOOTBALL #baseball #MikeBohn #recruiting ...
Trojans Received Commitment No. 4
May 25, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBUSC Football tweeted out the Trojans' bat signal around lunchtime on Wednesday which means one thing; Lincoln Riley got word of a recruiting commitment. Now we just have to wait to find out who is "Locked Onto" USC. I predict it's the safety I spoke about the other day. I have the latest update on USC's Athletic Director search and I like the transition plan President Carol Folt set in place. I talk about the team of advisors President Folt assembled. Trojan fans and the football team foun...
Trojans Received Commitment No. 4
May 25, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutesUSC Football tweeted out the Trojans' bat signal around lunchtime on Wednesday which means one thing; Lincoln Riley got word of a recruiting commitment. Now we just have to wait to find out who is "Locked Onto" USC. I predict it's the safety I spoke about the other day. I have the latest update on USC's Athletic Director search and I like the transition plan President Carol Folt set in place. I talk about the team of advisors President Folt assembled. Trojan fans and the football team found o...
Why The 2024 Class Is Vital
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWhen USC won 11 games back in 2002, the next recruiting class helped produce some of the Trojans' greatest teams. A class that included names like Reggie Bush, LenDale White, Sedrick Ellis, and Ryan Kalil. The Trojans won 11 games in 2022, and its 2023 recruiting class finished No.9 nationally. I discuss why the 2024 class is vital for USC's success heading into the B1G Conference. In the 2nd segment, I have another unique take on Mike Bohn's resignation.--How confident are you with USC's ...
USC Recruiting & The Future
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBI've got some recruiting notes, including updates on a few Trojan prospects and commits from the Long Beach Tournament of Champions 7-on-7 event. Plus some feedback from coaches and players as to why the Trojans struggle to recruit elite defensive players. I continue the USC athletic director situation following Mike Bohn's resignation last Friday. Is it a blessing in disguise? The timing might be right for a change as the school transitions to the B1G Conference. And the most ridiculous t...
USC Needs A New Athletic Director
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThere never seems to be a dull moment for the USC fan base. After one year of a drama-free season without scandal, trouble reared its head. Last Friday afternoon USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn tendered his resignation, effective immediately. His statement stated health concerns. I talk about USC's prepared statement that wished Mike well and accepted his letter without much else to offer. I also talk about the LA Times article concerning allegations of misconduct and poor management that f...
May Recruiting Leads To June Visits!
May 19, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThe month of May provides the USC coaching staff to be on the road visiting high schools for evaluations and making offers. In June, the Trojans' coaching staff will host recruits for both elite camps and official visits. The 2024 recruiting class will lean heavily towards the secondary with as many 4-6 players going to the draft. In segment 2 I talk about the new fan-friendly initiatives the PAC-12 announced regarding players and coaches being mic'd up this season with its current media pa...
USC's Defensive Philosophy
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIt's the off-season and the player-run practices won't start for another few weeks, so it's a good time to review. Alex Grinch employs a speed defense, but what does that mean? I explain Grinch's philosophy the way he explained it a year ago heading into year one with USC. In the 2nd segment, I talk about the defensive line positions, including the Rush End, and which will be the Trojans' defensive "tip of the spear." Alex Grinch said it's simple and it starts up front. In the 3rd segment,...
USC Needs Leave A Message
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBLincoln Riley needs to watch the Godfather movie and use a similar way to send a message when it comes to recruiting. When it comes to USC's backyard, the other power families need to stay away. Lincoln Riley can send a message by taking the local recruits away from the programs that have been stealing. The UCLA Bruins always find a way to challenge USC on the football field. So will the Bruins be in 13-9 mode when they visit the Coliseum, or will UCLA be in contention for the PAC-12 champi...
Lincoln Riley Lost A QB Recruiting Battle!
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIt's not often that Lincoln Riley loses out on his QB target when it comes to recruiting. But on Monday, the country's No.1 overall player, QB Dylan Raiola committed to the Georgia Bulldogs over USC. Losing a commitment isn't the story though, it's why USC and Riley did not get the commitment. I discuss the situation in this episode. USC travels to South Bend this season and the Trojans will be facing their stiffest challenge of the season when they arrive. There is always a lot at stake wh...
More USC Player Movement
May 15, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWe've known for a while that Gary Bryant Jr was going to be playing his college ball somewhere else in 2023. Over the weekend, GB1 made Oregon his 2nd choice after collecting his USC degree. The Trojans will face GB1 when the Ducks host the Trojans in November. USC will see a slew of former Trojans throughout the season. One former Trojan is Ralen Goforth who will try and help the Washington Huskies challenge the Trojans in 2023. The Huskies were one bad game away from playing for the PAC-1...
The Expectations Of USC Are Back!
May 12, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBUSC football always has expectations. From the program itself, the fans, and the pundits who write about them. However, is it fair to compare USC to the other programs after one year? There are some who believe the Trojans 2024 recruiting class on 5/12/2023 is underwhelming with only 4 verbal commitments. There won't be many teams that challenge USC in 2023, however, the Oregon Ducks expect to be one of the few. I take a quick look at the Ducks following their spring camp and look at where ...
It Costs To Play With USC
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThe transfer portal and NIL are a deadly combination, and USC is in a unique situation compared to some of its competition on and off the field. College football and basketball are expensive business models to compete in today, and I explore some of that in this episode. This is the final Weekender for USC when they travel to Berkeley to play the Bears. How much of a challenge will the Trojans' defense have this time facing a new offense that likes to go fast? And there's always room for a...
USC's Untouchables
May 10, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOne sign of a program's strength that goes beyond the win column is the assistant coaches being developed for their own advancement. Lincoln Riley doesn't have only the responsibility of developing the players, but his assistants too. In this episode, I look at the assistants on both sides of the ball, and ask the question; which coaches are on the "Untouchable List?" I also continue to look at the teams that could challenge USC in 2023. The Nevada Wolfpack will be big underdogs, however, ...
Summer Recruiting Is Heating Up
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBEven during the slow period between spring camp and summer workouts, the USC football staff is busy planning for the future handing out offers, and preparing for official visitors.--I'll keep your recruiting lists updated on this episode. I continue to look at USC's 2023 schedule and the teams that will challenge the Trojans. USC's opening game is at home against San Jose St. and the challenge will be keeping USC's offense under 60 points. In the 3rd segment, with all of the defensive addi...
USC's Winning Recruiting Weekend!
May 08, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBFootball scored a pair when Alabama Crimson Tide transfer, Tre'Quon Fegans joined Lincoln Riley's roster. And by the end of the weekend his little brother, Anquon who is a member of the class of 2025 committed to Lincoln Riley too. Plus I have more football recruiting news! While football scored two commitments, Andy Enfield's team had the biggest name available, commit to the Trojans. Bronny James will join USC's already really good recruiting class. I discuss what else USC gains with Jame...
USC Recruits Are Getting Offers
May 05, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMay is offer season for football recruiting. It's when the assistant coaches it the road while Lincoln Riley makes the phone call with an offer. With recruits taking official visits, Riley is choosing specific players to give an offer. I explain why on this episode of Locked On USC. In the second segment, I talk about Colorado's chance to upset USC in Boulder this season. It will take a lot of Divine Intervention. And in segment 3, I have some big news regarding the future of Locked On USC...
Who Is Next?
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBUSC's football schedule has its challenges. However, Stanford will not be one of them in 2023. Post spring camp I'm taking a look at the teams that could pose a threat to the Trojans as they look to improve on last season's 11-win season. One national writer believes the Trojans are the No. 13 best team coming out of spring, while another has USC in his top-5. I break it down and explain why CBS and Dennis Dodd need to resubmit their way too early top-25 list. And there is always time to t...
Who Can Challenge USC In 2023
May 03, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBUSC's 2023 schedule is backloaded, but when you look on paper, there isn't a team they should lose to. On this episode of Locked On USC, I start taking a look at each of the teams on the Trojans' schedule, starting with Utah. If you had to choose one individual on defense from the transfer portal group of players, 2022 & 2023 combined, which one will have the biggest impact in 2023? It might not be an "A" player that makes the impact. And if you have the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2024, i...