USC Morning Buzz: A Commitment From A . . . Three-Star Lineman

USC received a commitment Monday night from offensive tackle Tobias Raymond of Ventura High School. He is a Class of 2023 prospect. If you don’t like the three-star ranking from 247Sports, Rivals gives Raymond zero stars. He held offers from Arizona, Cal, Colorado State, Nevada, Oregon State, San Diego State, Washington State and Fresno State. Now maybe Lincoln Riley considers Raymond a hidden gem who … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Commitment From A . . . Three-Star Lineman

USC Basketball Odds Get Worse

I mentioned USC’s lack of transfer activity in the winner’s and losers of the week and BetOnline’s odds released today show the Trojans’ chances of winning the NCAA Tournament are worse than in April following the latest transfer moves. USC is now 80-1. Here are the odds for everyone. 2022 Men’s NCAA Tournament – Odds to Win               4/5/22 4/25/22 6/13/22 Gonzaga 11/1 20/1 8/1 … Continue reading USC Basketball Odds Get Worse

USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of Week

WINNERS Rick Caruso The election-eve L.A. Times poll had him at 32 percent but he ended up with 42 percent of the vote and advanced to the November general election. Karen Bass She got 38 percent of the vote to ensure a USC-flavored general election for Mayor of Los Angeles. Reggie Bush He’s back on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. Will … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of Week

Saturday Buzz: Track Pays Price For Stacking Roster

USC women’s track-and-field, which won the national title 2 of the past 3 years, only had one athlete score points at the NCAA championships today. The Trojans finished tied for 30th in the team standings as Jasmine Jones’ second-place finish was worth all 8 points. Now ordinarily, I might criticize such a showing, but there were mitigating circumstances. With COVID-19 eligibility rules that allowed athletes … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Track Pays Price For Stacking Roster