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USC Lunch Notes

  • The USC Elite Camp is today (don’t ask me what difference all these camp names mean).

USC offered a scholarship to receiver Koy Moore of Louisiana, a Class of 2020 prospect. Another standout today is wide receiver Gary Bryant of Corona Centennial, also from the Class of 2020. Four-star cornerback Erick Young of Texas (2019) is also at the camp.

UPDATED: USC offered Bryant after the camp. Tight end Seth Figgins of Westlake (2020) and wide receiver John Humphreys (Corona del Mar, 2020) were also offered.

  • Jack Jones finally appeared at Ventura County Superior Court and had his arraignment continued until July 16.
  • Former USC offensive coordinator (and Oregon State coach) Mike Riley was named head coach of San Antonio’s Alliance of American Football franchise. Riley was head coach of the San Antonio Riders of the WLAF from 1991-92.

12 thoughts on “USC Lunch Notes”

  1. More receivers?!

    Come on coaches, more beef on the lines. Give some of thhose scholies to some big uglies so USC doesn’t get pushed around by the likes of ND, Ohio State and Alabama anymore.

    This is the fallout from hiring Sark (and keeping Tee Martin as OC now) years back. His O mentality is trying to have big plays with speedy little guys instead of having an offense that can physically wear a defense down.

    USC is now stuck with a soft offense (with predicatable playcalling from Tee Martin) that gets “b” slapped by the big boys on the block.

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    1. Jonah Tauanu’u 6-5, 275# OT (offered)
      Logan Sagapolu 6-4, 320# OG from West Jordan, UT.
      Myles Murao 6-3, 270# OG from Mater Dei (offered)
      Jason Rodriguez 6-6, 301# OT from Hesperia (commited)

      2021 OL/DL USC commit Jay Toia attended

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    2. Actually, USC moved the ball well against Ohio State all day—-until they got to the Ohio State 20 —- Sam had something against putting the ball in the end zone that day.
      #UsedUpKillerInstinctInRoseBowl?

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  2. Thank you, Scott….I hope Jack Jones has great representation…I’ve had to fight it out in court with my rear end on the line…negotiations can make a huge difference in outcomes and a person’s chance at freedom…if I was a lawyer or had that kind of money I would intervene and help, but I’m not and don’t have….so, I come here to your platform to offer what I can to help my school and the people therein….that’s one reason Scott is much appreciated and under appreciated…he gives a voice to the voiceless…Fight On!

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      1. Since there is no evidence that Jack Jones’ or his cohorts physically harmed or threatened to physically harm a person, a decent lawyer could negotiate and plea it down to trespassing. (It depends on if Jones and any of his cohorts have a rap sheet, too. And if there was a weapon which from the early reports sounds like there was not).

        What Jones did was stupid for sure. How many buddies did you have in high school or college who may have lifted a couple of beers or cigs or some food back in the day?

        I think with some strong contrition, a lawyer could have a shot at arguing this was nothing more than some dumb kids trespassing.

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    1. Marvienna — I think you need to check out the California Jury Instructions on the elements of burglary…..
      #…ButIHopeTheCourtTakesItEasyOnJack,Too…..

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      1. The elements are there for burglary but nothing prevents a prosecutor from making a plea deal for a reduced charge.

        #ITookTheCABarMoreThanOnce

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  4. Marvienna,

    With all due respect, this is my opinion, when someone receives a big financial benefit such as a scholarship, I think the players have an obligation to do what is expected from them. This includes performing on the field, respecting your coaches by doing what they tell you, and respecting the situation that you are in. It doesn’t matter about the environment that you were raised in. What matters is that they respect the law, his coaches, his fellow players, and the school that are attending. Yes he is young and yes he took out his anger from being dismissed from school, but he should have stopped and thought of the consequences if he does what he did. If he did and still did break in, then why would USC bring him back when he disrespected everything what a college athlete should be? They don’t. It is sad that this happened, but it is all on him. If he had not done this and follow what sc wanted, he might have had a chance to return

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    1. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said here, Pasadena Trojan.

      My comment was about his legal options. I know that there is no way USC will take him back now. But it is interesting to offer options (even if just on a blog) based on my experience with the law.

      I think young kids do have the responsibility you talk about. But Jackie Jones isn’t the first D1 athlete to run afoul of the law and he won’t be the last. These conversations will go on as long as college sports are around.

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  5. Not enough heavy weights. To go to the playoffs u need the big boys. U need at least 3-5 o linemen recruited every year. U gotta be physical on the line. Sc hasn’t been in a long time

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