USC Needs Help

[@PetrosPriam]

Lincoln Riley's judgment is on the money. Kudos for choosing Lemon & Lane...solid. If anyone has any doubts, just put on any game film & watch Branch's route running...in a word--PATHETIC! As for Deuce? If ANY dog ever surfaced, it was more a PUPPY than a dog. Truth. LR is playing chess again. He will lead us to the promised land. Just 1 word for the PLAY CALLING--CREATIVE. CMON LR, let's school the doubters and use your CREATIVITY!

[@SC17KB]

I like how you think kid✌🏾

[@patrickwelch1010]

It all made sense when I listened to LR. Right or wrong they went to the NFL on how they would deal with Nil. The result was grade each position by importance then grade the performance of each player. Then pay accordingly. I don't think the branch brothers liked their evaluation .

[@amantepulido5968]

Really not upset nor even moved by the Branches move out- they were probably on-rate out of high school, but stagnate living on the kudos

[@PetrosPriam]

Thank you sir...​@SC17KB

[@billsarno4119]

This the season of faith and belief. Joy to USC fans.

[@Sbannmarie]

AMEN Bill! Happy Holidays

[@rickreese5794]

Merry Christmas, Marc, and Trojan Faithful😊

[@LockedOnUSC]

😎✌🏼❣️🙏

[@fischook1238]

If I was USC I would be looking at that Offensive line. We really need a center. I agree with your other suggestions.

[@727johnathan727]

Thanks for the podcast today Mr Kulkin! Great job as usual.

[@LockedOnUSC]

😎❣️✌🏼

[@7camscdan249]

How about SC cut ties with supporting Oregon Nike merch and get with the Black Mamba peeps to use their logo.

[@TheGlycerine1]

It’s still Nike…

[@danberman6848]

I don’t know Marc , this seems like Deja Vu from last year . We loose 19 players in the portal and have only locked up 4. The two biggest needs are at the linebacker and offensive line positions . Where are these dudes ? What are we going to coach up the young guys and wait until game six until they catch on . If we wait until spring we will be again men down . We still need a back up QB , a kicker , a punter . How is it the top schools have ten plus transfer portal players and we have four . After being burned from last year can we afford to wait again . Anyway Happy Holidays . It has been a joy to be one of your everyday guys . Let’s hope we can have more joyful podcasts in 2025 !

[@bobspringer3372]

The OL needs help, but mainly experience wise. We could learn a lot on Friday. Can Kilian O’Connor compete at center and can Tobias Raymond compete at Right Tackle. I am confident we will get help and experience at those two spots. After that, we could use an experienced QB and one LB who can compete at MIKE and another for depth. We signed a punter so we should be set there. We are pretty close to having a set team. The next portal in spring will tell the tale. It is not a dire situation.

[@ryanpitts8516]

Definitely don't need a WR out the portal. Mekhi and Jakobi are 1A and 1B! 2 top guys is really all you need, and 1 or 2 role guys

[@billyErickson-xw1kq]

Great way to start the day with Marc Fight on!

[@hrpickinstuff]

Adding two massive, space eater DT's from the SEC is a great start.

[@p.b.9428]

Considering there are basically no rules on recruiting at this time, what are the odds that NIL agents have notified prospective teams or “put it out there” that their client will be available soon? Thus, the “lack” of urgency on USC’s part.

[@jeremycain2491]

I say we put Santa on the DL if he can drop 700 lb down the chimney! 😂😂

[@frunkdup828]

Merry Christmas, Marc & to all SC fans & family ✌️

[@LockedOnUSC]

😎✌🏼❣️🙏

[@jefftorres7635]

If your not playing up to your money (Nil) payments. You gotta go or lower your NIL payments

[@djgcue]

Merry Christmas! @Marc

[@walterclarke382]

Morning Marc, Stephens is your Mike LB because he has the size, but you do need to add depth at the position.

[@LockedOnUSC]

That’s why I’m looking forward to seeing him against A&M!😎✌🏼❣️

[@quegacho077]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TROJAN FAITHFUL ! Like most my morning ritual starts here ! FIGHT ON #BringBack55

[@LockedOnUSC]

😎✌🏼❣️🙏

[@roderickforeman7917]

C’mon y’all USC we need some stud receivers who buy into the system run good patterns and block down field…Fight On!

[@barryfisher4734]

Do we need a punter?

[@rwrae72]

and a place kicker!

[@brettk9316]

USC needs everything now!

[@rwrae72]

Matt Entz was a head coach before becoming USC's LB coach. So it stands to reason LR is hiring another head coach from either the nfl or CFP and is waiting for that team's season to end. lol jk Seriously, Caiborne or Hutchings would be great.

[@markstanley3800]

I would love to see Riley donate part of his salary for next year to go to NIL since I dink think we have received our moneys worth yet. Just think, don’t 2-3 million can help get a couple of good players

[@ndmmt-wu7kz]

Marc, I’m saying this as a Domer. USC doesn’t need more help. You are stuffed with talent. You are almost always stuffed with talent. You should almost always be wiping the field with us every year. More talent is always good, but for USC the greater imperatives are to play and practice as a team, not defeat itself on the field, and have a coaching and team culture emphasizing balance. A team is more than an assembly of talented individuals. I’m pretty sure you'll ignore this, but that should be your focus every year.

[@LockedOnUSC]

Why would I ignore this. There’s a lot of validity to what you’re saying!💪😎✌🏼

[@rubenquezada6088]

This past several years, we lacked depth at DL, OL & LB. When our ones go down, we're done. This upcoming year on the D Line we should be ok. Oline & LB room could be in shambles if we don't hit the portal hard.✌️🏈✌️

[@bartwilloughby2909]

Who is it that taught Mason Cobb to Attack the pile , not the Huge Gapping Hole 🕳️ 🏃‍♂️

[@bryans.7220]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that lol😂

[@jayvto5992]

USC has 18 O-line not counting those that are leaving, transferring out and coming in. USC might need a couple O-line with experience but should be next man up. USC might need LBs and another DL. Just saying. ✌️✌️

[@LVraider67]

Relax they have their guy they just can't put it out there because he's in the NFL and hasn't been fired yet (AP)

[@alexalonso2093]

Man .. that would be freaking awesome…🫵🏻😂🏈💰

[@FredVlasuk]

Isnt Eric Gentry our middle linebacker? Isnt he our unicorn? Thats what I always hear about him. But unfortunately he's 6'6' 215 and always gets hurt. So you cant rely on him. But he is good with the long wingspan and all the attributes that on one else has. So if we think he's great then lets not overlook him but of course they need more linebacking help. 2 more OL, another WR, 2 more secondary and 1 solid DL.

[@LVraider67]

Antonio Pearce the HC for the raiders should be the new LB coach he's a LA guy he was the HC at Long Beach poly

[@Rich-m5f]

He still the hc

[@dmr2041]

NFL- not for long

[@bryans.7220]

Imo Gentry and the other young guys are better at WILL LB because of their weight and athleticism. We don't need Gentry risking concussions in the middle. Also very interested to see who ends up at Safety alongside Ramsey.

[@FrontierTravels25]

LB and OL for sure need depth, talent, size, experience, etc

[@elvinware8033]

Linc .needs to continue and build from the line out,CLR needs ro be more receptive to the traditions of SC (ND game etc), and maybe the Donors will warm up to him. He to stand off-ish and stubborn imo.

[@dmr2041]

We’re getting some big dudes on the lines. If these guys can’t produce, it’s on the coaching staff.

[@Jomari.draisnightclub]

Has Kyle Ford exhausted all his eligibility? If he has, I hope an NFL team picks him up, I feel like he still has potential.

[@rubenquezada6088]

Did I hear you right...Why isn't Pregnon playing in this game? ✌️🏈✌️

[@LockedOnUSC]

No, he is playing. I said when he is not, I want to see Micah.😎✌🏼❣️

[@rubenquezada6088]

@LockedOnUSC ooooooh gotchaaa. You're right! Multitasking and selective hearing are not good combo😄. ✌️🏈✌️

[@barryfisher4734]

Ken Norton or Claiborne would be great. Bowman as well. So first your saying "he has somebody" and then your on him for taking too long. I'm sooo confused!

[@rwrae72]

It would be great for Longstreet to take a snap in the bowl game. Has it been done before? Can you imagine the reaction and the publicity?

[@RyanBeltran-u8g]

A fan not knowing is fine, but how does Mark not know that a '25 recruit can't play in a '24 game. I mean, what?

[@RDUB57]

I think Lincoln Riley and USC are holding back their $$$$, because they are going to make a push at Ewers of Texas. USC needs another QB, why wouldn’t you make a run at Maalik Murphy, who runs the RPO? I think Riley wants someone with a lot of experience to get him through next year, I’m not saying he’s my choice, but he’s a proven winner, and doesn’t make mistakes, I wouldn’t be surprised.

[@edmartinez613]

Putting pressure on 16 yr old Stewart already? "He better be elite" ...no...he does not have to be elite as a frosh. He needs to develop asap and keep improving. He will do that. Calm down bro.

[@edmartinez613]

You need patience. Riley is not listening to you . He knows what he is doing. They will get a very good lb coach. I 1 or 2 months to get the right lb coach is worth it. Riley is not going to capitulate the endless array of "podcast coaches " freaking out about the USC fb program falling apart.

[@bigblak8941]

ALOT MORE HELPPPPPPP!!!