Will Pac-12 Network Deal Benefit USC?

USC and UCLA are probably going to have to pay more than $4 million each because of overpayments Comcast made to the Pac-12 Network. But the L.A. schools could also lose money if the Pac-12 Networks get sold after June 30, 2024, when they depart for the Big Ten, according to John Canzano. If the networks were sold before that date, USC and UCLA would … Continue reading Will Pac-12 Network Deal Benefit USC?

USC Morning Buzz: Recruiting Remains Mixed Bag

USC is currently ranked No. 11 by Rivals in its recruiting rankings. Again, if you were asked a year ago if Lincoln Riley would compile the No. 11 class, you would be disappointed. He’s a much better transfer portal recruiter. USC president Carol Folt did some arm-twisting at the Pac-12 meetings this week. She got the conference to officially schedule the USC-Arizona game on Oct. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Recruiting Remains Mixed Bag

Rodrick Pleasant To Oregon

The biggest prize of the day spurns USC for Oregon as cornerback Rodrick Pleasant committed this morning to the Ducks. This is a big loss for Donte Williams. He lost a big-time local recruit to his former employer. Do you blame Pleasant? Who has Williams developed? What did Domani Jackson do last season? There are other factors involved: Pleasant wants to run track and Oregon … Continue reading Rodrick Pleasant To Oregon

USC Notes: Any Surprises So Far? Maybe One

Not a lot of news so far this morning. But Arizona State has landed four-star QB Jaden Rashada, who originally signed with Florida, but was released. Cal has fired women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever. She is the daughter of USC All-American Mike McKeever. The USC-Arizona game will officially be on Oct. 7. The Pac-12 had said it might be on Friday, Oct. 6. No Friday … Continue reading USC Notes: Any Surprises So Far? Maybe One

USC Morning Buzz: It’s Signing Day*

It’s Signing Day! Cornerback Rodrick Pleasant of Serra High School in Gardena will announce around 10:30 a.m. PT. It seems to be a USC-Oregon battle. Four-star tight end Walker Lyons, who originally committed to Stanford but changed his mind after David Shaw resigned, will sign his letter at 4 p.m. PT. Lyons broke his leg in August. He is considering USC, Georgia, Utah and maybe … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: It’s Signing Day*