Larry Scott’s buffoonery is legendary. But it’s even worse than imagined. Scott had a handshake agreement with NBC Sports back in 2011, but then reneged on it, according to John Ourand of Sports Business Journal. “It was going to be a big part of NBC’s schedule,” Ourand said. “Fox and ESPN did not want to give NBC any kind of foothold. (So) Larry Scott reneged … Continue reading USC Notes: Another Larry Scott Blunder

One thing you always hear around sports betting is “the oddsmakers know.” Well, here’s a chart that shows the Pac-12 preseason favorite vs. the actual winner from BetCalifornia.com Since 2008, the oddsmakers were right 8 out of 15 times. If his status is uncertain with basketball, is he going to want to be regular student until there is a resolution? It’s tough to predict at … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Do The Oddsmakers Know?

USC Student Affairs has been renamed “USC Student Life.” Student Affairs is an organization that affects all students at USC, handling key resources and support. And yes, administering discipline. It was Student Affairs that supported Carol Folt’s plan to kick the Daily Trojan out of its newsroom in the Student Union in favor of expanding student cultural spaces. USC vice president for student life Monique … Continue reading USC Notes: Key Dept. Gets A New Name

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith announced he will retire on June 30, 2024. Why does that matter to USC? Look at some of the athletic directors who worked for Smith at Ohio State: Pat Chun, Washington State Heather Lyke, Pitt Martin Jarmond, UCLA Chun and Lyke are getting strong consideration for the USC athletic director’s job. USC was interested in Jarmond before it hired … Continue reading Why Does Ohio State Impact USC?

It’s been a rough few days for USC defensive backs coach Donte Williams. First, Oregon gets to go to the Big Ten. That removes a talking point with recruits for Williams about the Ducks being in an inferior conference. Second, it means Oregon cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin will remain in the same conference with Williams. Martin landed top corner Rodrick Pleasant of Gardena Serra over … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Rough Week For One Coach