If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC ranks No. 67 in strength of schedule this season per ESPN. And people think Lincoln Riley wants to play in the Big Ten? Former USC tennis coach Peter Smith, who won 5 NCAA titles, will be inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame. Former USC tailback Aaron Emanuel has joined Taft High School in Woodland Hills’ coaching staff to coach running … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Can College Football (And USC) Get Priorities In Order?

College football is changing. But I guess I am a traditionalist. I don’t care if an offensive lineman can do the splits. I care if he can block. I’m already tired of hearing about Caleb Williams’ NIL deals. I’ve previously said I think Williams is the second-best QB in the nation. I think he will have a banner year at USC. But can we hear … Continue reading Can College Football (And USC) Get Priorities In Order?

Bru McCoy Not Yet Eligible

Former USC wide receiver Bru McCoy is not yet eligible at Tennessee. “There’s another hurdle that we’ve still got to clear for him to be completely eligible,” Voles coach Josh Heupel said. “Our administration and department are working on that. And we’ll find out when we find out.” USC wide receiver Jordan Addison made the watch list today for the Biletnikoff Award. You might say, … Continue reading Bru McCoy Not Yet Eligible

USC Morning Buzz: Get Ready For More Transfer Upheaval

College sports keeps changing and the transfer rules are about to go through another upheaval. The NCAA Division I Council is recommending that the NCAA get rid of the “one-time” part of its transfer rule. Anyone would be able to transfer and have immediate eligibility, as long as they meet academic standards. It means athletes could transfer multiple times and play immediately. This, along with … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Get Ready For More Transfer Upheaval

Defensive End Picks Baylor Over USC, Washington

Three-star defensive end Trey Wilson of Garland, Texas, committed to Baylor today over USC and Washington. I wouldn’t say this was a critical loss but Wilson did get attention from the fanboy media, which always raises hopes of the recruiting junkies. I keep going back to this: USC can recruit skill players. It can recruit corners and safeties. And linebackers. But where it will make-or-break … Continue reading Defensive End Picks Baylor Over USC, Washington