When USC announced it would move to the Big Ten, Carol Folt said, “we are committed to devoting the necessary resources to ensure our student-athletes can continue to thrive in their classwork with minimal travel disruption.” But according to the Athletic, “One conference source anticipated that USC and UCLA student-athletes will travel 159 percent more air miles and 44 percent more bus miles in the … Continue reading Carol Folt’s Definition Of Minimal Travel Disruption

USC had several players out with injuries today. What’s interesting is some of them haven’t had a lot said about them during training camp. For example, defensive tackle Earl Barquet, a transfer from TCU. Now maybe the injury is the reason and he’ll be fine by the season-opener but defensive line is a position of need so it’s not hard to make an impression. Cornerback … Continue reading USC Injury List Update

WINNERS Jordan Addison He has an NIL deal with United Airlines, which we are supposed to care about. I’ll be more impressed when some linemen get NIL deals. You or I could get Addison a deal. Malachi Nelson The five-star QB signs with Klutch Sports and then went 14-for-15 for 345 yards and five TDs in the first half of Los Alamitos’ season-opener. Three-star recruits … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

Let’s revisit the potential depth chart because I’m not sold on some of these supposed starting lineups. And — big surprise — I’m talking offensive line. I think USC’s best left tackle is Bobby Haskins. And even though Jonah Monheim has been the No. 1 right tackle since the spring, remember he got benched halfway through last season. That leads me to believe USC could … Continue reading Not Sold On Supposed USC Starting Lineup

When USC released a statement on Bru McCoy, it made me think what would have happened if Trojans fans were as vocal as Tennessee fans? What if USC fans had supported Matt Boermeester like this? Or Kenan Christon? Or De’Anthony Melton? I’m not saying it would have changed anything. But at least USC would have felt a little pressure to be more accountable instead of … Continue reading What If USC Fans Were As Vocal As Tennessee Fans?

Some coaches, like Chip Kelly, like to practice in the morning. Others like Pete Carroll at USC practiced in the afternoon. Lincoln Riley does both. Here is what he plans for the season: Tuesdays: 8:10 a.m. Wednesdays: 4 p.m. Thursdays: 8:50 a.m. What is unusual about this is the challenge it probably posed for the academic counselors. Players can’t have morning classes on Tuesday/Thursday or … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Will Mix It Up At Practices