A Power 5 coach asked me today if “USC was going to play football in the fall?” Not is college football going to play? He didn’t wonder if his team was playing. Now, I don’t want anyone to play if it is not safe. And I personally wouldn’t go anywhere near a crowd, even in a half-empty Coliseum. My point in relaying this is to … Continue reading USC Hurt By Perception This Week

UCLA has zeroed in on Boston College athletic director Martin Jarmond, who was a candidate at USC, for its athletic director’s job. There were reportedly multiple candidates — including Alabama’s Greg Bryne — who turned USC down. Was Jarmond one of them? Did he want an assurance he could fire Clay Helton and/or hire Urban Meyer? Jarmond worked at Ohio State from 2009-16. You think … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Could Familar Face Become Rival?

Three-star defensive end Colin Mobley of Hyattsville, Md., committed to USC, the Trojans’ 12 commitment from the Class of 2021. “It’s about having the opportunity to come in early and contribute while still receiving a quality education,” Mobley said. USC’s recruiting class is currently ranked No. 3 by Rivals. Continue reading USC Gets 12th Commitment

Is the USC marathon media blitz still going? Mike Bohn spoke to Channel 5 on Thursday night. “At USC, our football enterprise represents 85 percent of our revenue,” Bohn said. Also Thursday, Clay Helton spoke to NBC Sports and Bohn’s right-hand man, Brandon Sosna, was the subject of a thorough profile in the Athletic. Everything written about Sosna has been very positive. On the other … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column