Inside USC with Scott Wolf tag:www.insidesocal.com,2008-05-15:/usc//27 2012-02-04T04:06:26Z Everything about USC Trojans sports from the Daily News Movable Type 4.25 Barry To Chargers tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222615 2012-02-04T04:03:33Z 2012-02-04T04:06:26Z Two thoughts on USC linebackers coach Joe Barry going to the San Diego Chargers. USC obviously wanted Barry to wait until after Signing Day. And Barry's heart clearly was with the NFL. When he joined Kiffin's staff, one of the... Scott Wolf Two thoughts on USC linebackers coach Joe Barry going to the San Diego Chargers. USC obviously wanted Barry to wait until after Signing Day. And Barry's heart clearly was with the NFL. When he joined Kiffin's staff, one of the reasons cited was the fear of an NFL lockout, which Recruiting Question tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222605 2012-02-04T01:19:23Z 2012-02-04T04:30:14Z Was Lane Kiffin smart to save 3 scholarships for the midyear or should he have given them out this week?... Scott Wolf Was Lane Kiffin smart to save 3 scholarships for the midyear or should he have given them out this week? Recruiting Observations tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222584 2012-02-03T20:09:53Z 2012-02-03T20:14:25Z Lane Kiffin said during his Signing Day press conference that USC never had a chance with DT Ellis McCarthy because his father liked UCLA. That said, USC privately thought it could land McCarthy up until a couple weeks before Signing... Scott Wolf Lane Kiffin said during his Signing Day press conference that USC never had a chance with DT Ellis McCarthy because his father liked UCLA. That said, USC privately thought it could land McCarthy up until a couple weeks before Signing Day. Another interesting comment was that USC lost offensive linemen Little Comment tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222580 2012-02-03T19:06:09Z 2012-02-03T19:09:04Z USC signed 12 players but the class originally included lineman Arik Armstead before he decommitted when his family became upset that his older brother could get medically cleared. ``I don't really have anything to say,'' Kiffin said.... Scott Wolf USC signed 12 players but the class originally included lineman Arik Armstead before he decommitted when his family became upset that his older brother could get medically cleared. ``I don't really have anything to say,'' Kiffin said. Morning Buzz tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222579 2012-02-03T18:42:08Z 2012-02-03T19:15:34Z USC's quest for tailbacks in next year's recruiting class includes a scholarship offer to tailback Greg Bryant of Delray Beach, Fla.... Scott Wolf USC's quest for tailbacks in next year's recruiting class includes a scholarship offer to tailback Greg Bryant of Delray Beach, Fla. The List tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222512 2012-02-03T01:51:20Z 2012-02-03T01:49:09Z Here is the full list of Phil Steele's top 100 players. Interestingly, DE Leonard WIlliams was only 72nd and Lane Kiffin talked about him with the most enthusiasm yesterday.... Scott Wolf Here is the full list of Phil Steele's top 100 players. Interestingly, DE Leonard WIlliams was only 72nd and Lane Kiffin talked about him with the most enthusiasm yesterday. USC v. UCLA tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222510 2012-02-03T01:09:06Z 2012-02-03T01:09:37Z Who wants to debate who had the better recruiting class?... Scott Wolf Who wants to debate who had the better recruiting class? Rankings Disparity tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222508 2012-02-03T01:01:15Z 2012-02-03T01:06:49Z USC might be the team with the widest array of opinion. Here's three major recrtuiting rankings: Rivals 7. USC ESPN 13. USC Scout 20. USC I have said before that exceptional recruiting class needs only 5-6 impact players. So on... Scott Wolf USC might be the team with the widest array of opinion. Here's three major recrtuiting rankings: Rivals 7. USC ESPN 13. USC Scout 20. USC I have said before that exceptional recruiting class needs only 5-6 impact players. So on that score USC's current class can meet that standard. Post-Recruiting Thought tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222486 2012-02-02T20:37:12Z 2012-02-02T20:44:46Z Tailbacks and defensive tackles. Those are what USC needs in next year's 18-member recruiting class. One other note: USC can take transfers this off season as long as it does not push it over the 75-scholarship limit.... Scott Wolf Tailbacks and defensive tackles. Those are what USC needs in next year's 18-member recruiting class. One other note: USC can take transfers this off season as long as it does not push it over the 75-scholarship limit. Last-Minute Switch tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222472 2012-02-02T18:31:05Z 2012-02-02T18:34:26Z Here's a story on defensive lineman Pia Vatuvei's late switch from USC to Washington. ``I spent (Tuesday) night focusing on USC and Washington, and I felt good this morning making my call,'' Vatuvei said. ``I'll be a defensive end at... Scott Wolf Here's a story on defensive lineman Pia Vatuvei's late switch from USC to Washington. ``I spent (Tuesday) night focusing on USC and Washington, and I felt good this morning making my call,'' Vatuvei said. ``I'll be a defensive end at UW. It excites me because Tosh is a defensive line Question Of The Day tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222468 2012-02-02T18:02:26Z 2012-02-02T18:04:27Z Scott Wolf Morning Buzz tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222466 2012-02-02T16:56:39Z 2012-02-02T16:59:02Z Here is my recap of USC's Signing Day with reaction from Lane Kiffin and a look at the top 5 players in the class.... Scott Wolf Here is my recap of USC's Signing Day with reaction from Lane Kiffin and a look at the top 5 players in the class. Haden Takes Blame tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222449 2012-02-02T04:55:15Z 2012-02-02T04:57:30Z Lane Kiffin chided athletic director Pat Haden because two recruits he made home visits to did not sign with the Trojans. ``We were in first place with (Andrus) Peat and (Kyle) Murphy and we lost them,'' Kiffin joked. Haden good-naturedly... Scott Wolf Lane Kiffin chided athletic director Pat Haden because two recruits he made home visits to did not sign with the Trojans. ``We were in first place with (Andrus) Peat and (Kyle) Murphy and we lost them,'' Kiffin joked. Haden good-naturedly took the blame. ``I'm fired, thank goodness,'' he said. ``I What's Missing From This Class? tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222444 2012-02-02T03:22:49Z 2012-02-02T03:24:41Z USC did not sign a defensive tackle and lost both starters from last season (Christian Tupou, DaJohn Harris). Recruit Leonard Williams is supposed to be an end. The Trojans have only four tackles on their roster for next year (George... Scott Wolf USC did not sign a defensive tackle and lost both starters from last season (Christian Tupou, DaJohn Harris). Recruit Leonard Williams is supposed to be an end. The Trojans have only four tackles on their roster for next year (George Uko, J.R. Tavai, Antwuan Woods, Christian Heyward). Sounds like a No Diggs? tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/usc//27.222440 2012-02-02T02:23:07Z 2012-02-02T04:29:29Z Lane Kiffin said he would not sign anyone else in this class and keep the three unused scholarships for the mid-year break. So that must mean wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not interested in the Trojans. Can you imagine USC... Scott Wolf Lane Kiffin said he would not sign anyone else in this class and keep the three unused scholarships for the mid-year break. So that must mean wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not interested in the Trojans. Can you imagine USC telling Diggs no if he wanted to commit next week?