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
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
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
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
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
USC forward Chimezie Metu worked out with the Lakers this morning. Fortunately, Metu is completely healthy for the workout after sitting out the NIT, which was nearly two months ago. By the way, a source with the basketball program tells me USC it is confident it will land forward Onyeka Okongwu of Chino Hills, who is ranked the No. 19 player in the nation … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Wednesday Notes
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