An insider tells me Clay Helton was not amused I wrote his head was buried at the Lott Trophy Luncheon last week when a former staffer he fired was introduced at the luncheon. “He got a longer intro than Helton,” a USC booster who went to the luncheon joked. Eight of the nine players USC took from the transfer portal are originally from Texas. That … Continue reading USC Notes: Someone Is Not Amused

WINNERS USC recruiting Two commitments last week means the USC program can overcome the radioactive status of Clay Helton. Overcoming NCAA sanctions was nothing compared to this. Quincy Watts He became USC’s new track coach for two reasons: He deserved it and Mike Bohn probably had no clue who to hire if Watts hadn’t been available. Michael Norman The former USC sprinter won the 400 … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

Jaeden Gould, a four-star cornerback from Oradell, N.J., committed to USC today over Penn State. USC has eight commits for the Class of 2022 and three are cornerbacks (Gould, Domani Jackson, Fabian Ross). None of the eight are offensive linemen. Now USC is bringing in a lot of offensive linemen for June visits, but so far it’s clear to see Donte Williams can recruit cornerbacks … Continue reading Four-Star Corner Commits To USC

Palaie Gaoteote appears to be transferring to Ohio State. Of course, he can’t just announce it. He’s apparently waiting for the first game to inform everyone the longest transfer saga ever is over. At least he chose a school where players get better. There is now a Palaie Gaoteote in the Ohio State directory. Ohio State has not confirmed the addition of the former 5-star … Continue reading Palaie Gaoteote At Ohio State?

Linebacker Niuafe Tuihalamaka of Alemany, a former USC commit, has committed to Notre Dame. The Irish also have commitments from four-star linebackers Nolan Ziegler (6-4, 210) and Joshua Burnham (6-4, 215). The Friday USC notes column supplement focused on tailback Clarence Davis. I also included the 1969 UPI All-Coast team. Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Former USC Commit Switches To Notre Dame

It’s time for some Friday USC notes and history. The best thing I heard from a USC administrator on the Caryl Smith Gilbert-Mike Bohn negotiations before she left for Georgia, where Bohn never made a counter-offer. “Bohn got tricked by her, thinking she was bluffing,” the administrator said. “She wasn’t.” Don’t be surprised if Smith Gilbert tries to steal a couple athletes (sprinters) from new … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column