Larry Scott Says Pac-12 Has Four Plans Ready For Football

Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott spoke to the San Jose Mercury News today and said there are four scenarios on the table for this season: Playing all 12 games as scheduled A delayed start Conference-only schedules Moving the season to the spring Scott’s view on whether there is a season has changed because of the recent outbreaks of COVID-19. “I was cautiously optimisti,” Scott said. “But … Continue reading Larry Scott Says Pac-12 Has Four Plans Ready For Football

Timing Of Online Classes Irks Some Students

USC has to deal with the ever-changing conditions of COVID-19 but its announcement last night struck some students the wrong way because of the timing. The announcement came at 9 p.m. (EDT). July 1 was the rental deadline to for many off-campus apartments, which meant the decision came too late for some students unless you have an understanding landlord. Continue reading Timing Of Online Classes Irks Some Students

Morning Buzz: USC Recommends Online Courses For Fall

Why a USC student would pay for fall classes became a good question Wednesday night when the university recommended students take all classes online and not live on-campus or close to campus. “While not what we hoped, we are now recommending all undergraduates take their courses online, and reconsider living on or close to campus this semester,” Provost Charles Zukoski and Senior Vice President David … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Recommends Online Courses For Fall

USC Still Not Retiring Numbers That Are Retired

USC announced this week that transfer guard Drew Peterson will wear No. 11 next season. Why is this news? Because USC retired No. 11, worn by former All-American Bill Sharman, in 2007. USC sometimes says it is honoring jerseys instead of retiring them, so here is an article on USC’s official website on Sharman passing away in 2013: “He had his No. 11 USC jersey … Continue reading USC Still Not Retiring Numbers That Are Retired

USC Morning Buzz: How Solid Are Commitments?

More than a few readers wondered how solid Jaylin Smith’s commitment to USC is after reading an interview with 247Sports. Smith said his commitment was firm but he wanted to visit other schools. “Yeah like I said, I’ve never seen any other schools outside of USC,” Smith said. “I really want to experience that and have that opportunity to visit some other places and the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How Solid Are Commitments?