USC Saturday Buzz: What Happens First?

What happens first? USC announces the cost of its new football performance center or Brandon Sosna makes a public comment on the firing of Mike Bohn? Or . . . George Kliavkoff announces a new media rights deal for the Pac-12? The school asked the Mountain West for a “one-month extension given unforeseen delays involving other collegiate athletic conferences beyond our control.”  REACTION: The Pac-12’s … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: What Happens First?

Alabama Commit Wins Elite 11 MVP

Quarterback Julian Sayin of Carlsbad won the Elite 11 Finals MVP award today. Sayin is committed to Alabama, of course. He finished ahead of the better-known Dylan Raiola, who is committed to Georgia and Air Noland, who is committed to Ohio State. Past winners from California were CJ Stroud, Blake Barnett, Mark Sanchez, Kyle Wright and Ben Olson. Is Sayin’s father named Just? Continue reading Alabama Commit Wins Elite 11 MVP

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

Better start thinking of a trip to Las Vegas the weekend of Dec. 1-2. The Pac-12 championship football game is Friday night, which should feature USC. The next night, it looks like USC will play Gonzaga at either the MGM Grand Garden or Mandalay Bay. The publicity and potential TV ratings surrounding Bronny James is forcing Andy Enfield to upgrade the schedule. Gonzaga lost Drew … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column