USC Notes: Social Media Strikes Again

Here’s some USC social media logic on display. Jordan Addison spent two years at Pitt and one semester with the Trojans. But when he gets drafted, they put out a hashtag with “TrojanMade.” From Los Angeles to Minneapolis! ✌️ With the 23rd pick in round 1, @Espn_Jordan joins the @Vikings ‼️#TrojanMade #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/j40TnQmx0F — USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) April 28, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js But … Continue reading USC Notes: Social Media Strikes Again

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

If you were USC wide receiver Jordan Addison, the NFL Draft went about as smoothly as possible Thursday night. Addison was selected with the 23rd pick by the Minnesota Vikings, who need a receiver to pair with Justin Jefferson. Just like a lot of mock drafts projected. And now USC can put No. 3 back in mothballs (hopefully). Mock drafts can be tough. Pete Prisco … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

The Bear Speaks

On3 sports is promoting this quote from its interview with Bear Alexander on whether NIL deals influenced his coming to USC. “I’m not gonna say my family necessarily came from money, but we drove a Porsche before (and) I drive a Porsche now. So it’s not really a big role necessarily.” The key word is “necessarily.” “The University, through its Student Affairs department, announced the … Continue reading The Bear Speaks

USC Notes: Alabama Would Have Been Opponent In 2022 Expanded Playoff

The College Football Playoff released an example of its expanded 12-team bracket for 2024 today using what a 2022 mock bracket would have looked like. USC, the No. 10 seed, would have played Alabama, the No. 7 seed. How many points would the Crimson Tide have scored in that game? One wrinkle: The semifinal games will be midweek contests to avoid conflicts with NFL games. … Continue reading USC Notes: Alabama Would Have Been Opponent In 2022 Expanded Playoff

USC Morning Buzz: Wait Six Games Before Judging Offensive Line

OK, the USC offensive line is settled. I wrote my starting defensive line yesterday but this is an easier task because the transfers have taken over. Here is how the offensive line will this season: LT Michael Tarquin (6-5, 310) LG Emmanuel Pregnon (6-6, 318) C Justin Dedich (6-2, 305) RG Jarrett Kingston (6-4, 300) RT Jonah Monheim (6-5, 295) A lot of people who … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Wait Six Games Before Judging Offensive Line