After weeks of roster overhaul, a familiar subject cropped up this week when it comes to USC football. I’ve spoken to some coaches inside the McKay Center and there’s still a feeling of apprehension about the offensive line, which the coaching staff intends to put under the microscope during spring practice. If they have a rough spring, you could efforts to find another transfer. Remember … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I was originally going to write about how USC claims Al Davis and Joe Gibbs as its members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Davis was an assistant coach from 1957-59 while Gibbs was an assistant from 1969-70. But the real problem of this graphic is they couldn’t even spell Willie Wood correctly. All those support staff hires by Coach Bohn and still can’t … Continue reading USC Still Needs Social Media Help

The meltdown continues at Arizona State as QB Jayden Daniels entered the transfer portal. The Sun Devils backed off Spencer Rattler earlier because Daniels was expected to stay. Maybe they can get JT Daniels and go from Jayden Daniels to JT Daniels. ASU’s top returning QB is sophomore Trenton Bourquet. It’s a mess. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Jayden Daniels Enters Transfer Portal

The Rams parade reminds me of USC’s national championship celebration when Los Angeles City Councilman Bernard Parks introduced football coach Pete “Carrot.” And then there was the press conference when athletic director Mike McGee introduced his new basketball coach, “Jim Raveling . . . George Raveling.”You can hear that classic moment here by scrolling down to the Raveling entry. And now this: 😬😂 pic.twitter.com/hUMucI35ud — Petros … Continue reading Where Is Pete Carrot?

Are you braving the crowds for the Rams parade? I should put “parade” in quotes. Most classes at USC this morning are online and entrances are closed to pedestrians on Figueroa. That makes it tough for people who actually have business on campus who are searching for an entrance. Maybe today will pick up business at The Lab? It would be a great day of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Did You Go To The Parade?

Despite all the USC players who left via the transfer portal, one source on the football staff tells me Lincoln Riley has actually told quite a few more players to leave but they are sticking it out . . . so far. “It’s really been almost twice as many who left,” the source said. “But some guys don’t want to leave yet.” Continue reading USC Roster Turnover Could Be Greater