I’m hearing former USC linebacker Palaie Gaoteote has UCLA and UNLV as his top two transfer destinations. Gaoteote is from Las Vegas. But I’ve also heard some SEC schools are looking at him too. Continue reading Palaie Gaoteote Update

I wish the coaches’ poll would reveal the ballots of every coach on a weekly basis. Transparency is a good thing. But they only reveal the final ballot. And Clay Helton produced a doozy. He ranked USC at No. 13. And Oregon, who beat USC, is way down at No. 24. Is Helton bitter that USC had to play the Ducks? He even ranked them … Continue reading Clay Helton Ranks USC 11 Spots Ahead Of Oregon

WINNERS Drake London USC has a dynamic, dominating player. Let’s hope he gets used correctly next season and more than five passes a game. LOSERS Mike Bohn He hired more support staff. Created a huge hype-video dept. Hired a new defensive staff. And at the end of the day, what’s significantly different? USC is still an undisciplined underachieving team that can’t play with even respectable … Continue reading USC Winners And Losers Of The Week

One thing about USC: Something is important . . . until it is not. USC constantly spun the unimpressive 2020 season performances as a player and coaching triumph . . . until it lost to Oregon. Suddenly, there were injury concerns, COVID-19 fears and the issue of letting players spend Christmas with their families. All valid concerns. And I say this as someone who consistently … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Promoted Great Season Until It Had Enough

A lot of people seem unhappy with the decision to opt out of a bowl game. I’ve heard from a lot of fans/boosters today about it, which is slightly unusual by USC standards. One complaint I hear is “They wrote a letter to the Governor demanding to play but won’t go to a bowl?” Or “Would they have opted out if they beat Oregon?” I’m … Continue reading USC Bowl Opt Out Riles Fans

I spoke to a USC player on Saturday morning (before the bowl opt out) who said that in the locker room after the loss to Oregon, Clay Helton said, “We started a (new) culture here” and “We are on road for national championship.” Do I even want to comment? The culture has not changed. That’s the whole point. Look at the penalties. The way USC … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Did USC Establish A New Culture?