USC Morning Buzz: Chris Steele, Pat Casey Edition

Cornerback Chris Steele has decided to transfer to USC, according to the Oregonian. I’ll credit the players at USC over Clay Helton for this one. Steele should be eligible next season because he is a strong candidate to obtain an NCAA waiver, unless the NCAA starts counting commitments. Steele has committed to UCLA, USC, Florida, Oregon and USC again. I wonder what all those three-star cornerbacks … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Chris Steele, Pat Casey Edition

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FOOTBALL

USC Afternoon Notes

A former USC All-American emailed me after seeing the photos of JT Daniels and Jack Sears: “Sonny Jurgensen was only fat QB who had success.” USC baseball player C.J. Stubbs was drafted in the 10th round by the Houston Astros, where his brother and fellow Trojan, Garrett, plays catcher. Garrett Stubbs was probably the most engaging USC player in the past 20 years, by the … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes

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BASEBALL

A New Name For USC Baseball Job

I’m hearing USC would like to compile a list of about six coaching candidates for its baseball job. A new name I heard today: Baylor coach Steve Rodriguez, who also coached at Pepperdine from 2004-15. Rodriguez might need to take a pay cut to come to USC, believe it or not. Unless Lynn Swann wants to open his wallet. Other candidates include TCU assistant coach … Continue reading A New Name For USC Baseball Job

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FOOTBALL

Will Chris Steele Flip Next?

Is Chris Steele going to join Bru McCoy at USC? After twice spurning the Trojans for Florida and Oregon, Steele visited USC on Monday and is having “second thoughts” about where to play? I suppose Steele can say he likes new defensive backs coach Greg Burns more than Ronnie Bradford. What many people do not realize is Clancy Pendergast likes to coach the secondary and … Continue reading Will Chris Steele Flip Next?

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NEWS

USC Morning Buzz: Damage Issue

USC wrote a letter to the court in the Tony Bland case that said Bland “significantly damaged the reputation” of the university per the L.A. Times. If that is true, how would USC assess: George Tyndall Carmen Puliafito Max Nikias Donna Heinel Everyone else in the College Admissions scandal Lynn Swann Pat Haden Steve Sarkisian Bland would make a top 10, I guess, but maybe … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Damage Issue

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FOOTBALL

Pac-12 Adds Independence Bowl

The Pac-12 has added the Independence Bowl to its bowl lineup and will play an ACC team, according to Brett McMurphy of WatchStadium.com. This is the expected bowl lineup for 2020-25: Pac-12 (8) Rose vs. Big Ten Alamo vs. Big 12 Las Vegas vs. SEC/Big Ten Los Angeles vs. Mountain West Holiday vs. ACC Redbox vs. Big Ten Sun vs. ACC Independence vs. ACC Continue reading Pac-12 Adds Independence Bowl

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Month: June 2019

USC Morning Buzz: Chris Steele, Pat Casey Edition

USC Afternoon Notes

A New Name For USC Baseball Job

Will Chris Steele Flip Next?

USC Morning Buzz: Damage Issue

Pac-12 Adds Independence Bowl