If It’s Friday, It’s Time For The Notes Column

With three-star commitments from linebacker Stanley Taufoou and cornerback Trey Davis this week, here’s something to keep an eye on: How quickly will the recruiting services upgrade the ratings for each player now that they made unexpected commitments to USC? That is how it often works with the recruiting services. Closing arguments begin today in in the Todd McNair-NCAA trial. The case could go to … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For The Notes Column

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RECRUITING

USC Following Its Own Path In Recruiting

Cornerback Trey Davis of Federal Way, Wash., is expected to commit to USC tomorrow. Here is the interesting part: His other offers are from Portland State and Sacramento State. Maybe USC saw Davis before other Division I schools and is getting a hidden gem. There is no rule that a player needs four stars to be recruited. But to repeat what I said this morning, … Continue reading USC Following Its Own Path In Recruiting

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HISTORY

USC Picture Of The Day

Legendary USC assistant coach Marv Goux leads defensive linemen through a drill during 1966 spring practice. This is when USC practiced on the old Bovard Field, as you can see the Bovard Administration Building in the background. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

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FOOTBALL

USC Morning Buzz: The Downside Of Taking A Three-Star Recruit

When linebacker Stanley Taufoou of Grace Brethren committed yesterday, it led to some fan criticism because he is a three-star prospect. Recruiting rankings can often be proven wrong. See Ricky Town (overrated) or Russell Wilson (underrated) for that. But here is the problem that has nothing to do with whether people should be worried about USC taking three-star recruits: It’s not a bad thing unless … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Downside Of Taking A Three-Star Recruit

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RECRUITING

USC Gets Linebacker Commitment

USC received a commitment from linebacker Stanley Taufoou of Grace Brethren in Simi Valley. He is No. 42 in the photo above. Taufoou was the Division 8 Defensive Player of the Year. Yes, Division 8. According to Rivals, he had offers from Cincinnati, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa State, Kansas State, Oregon State, UNLV, Utah and Washington State. Continue reading USC Gets Linebacker Commitment

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HISTORY

A Bear Bryant-John McKay Story

Alabama coach Bear Bryant and USC coach John McKay were not only legendary coaches but good friends. McKay certainly got along with Bryant much better than Stanford coach John Ralston. So here is a story told me by a former USC administrator: One day, Bryant showed up at USC and came to McKay’s office. Bryant had been in Las Vegas and took a private plane … Continue reading A Bear Bryant-John McKay Story

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