Month: February 2024

NEWS

USC Notes: Proposal Could Put Crimp In Legacy Admissions

California assembly representative Phil Ting is proposing a bill that says private institutions giving an admissions tip to relatives of alumni and donors would be denied Cal Grant financial aid. Per the LA Times: “USC accepted 1,740 applicants with legacy or donor connections, or 14.4% of the fall 2022 admitted class, according to data submitted to the state. Of those, 96% were relatives of alumni … Continue reading USC Notes: Proposal Could Put Crimp In Legacy Admissions

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FOOTBALL

USC Morning Buzz: Finish Third In Big Ten, Go To College Football Playoff

Have you seen that a 14-team College Football Playoff is being discussed that would give the Big Ten and SEC three automatic qualifiers? Making the College Football Playoff really meant something in the four-team era. But under this 14-team model, you really don’t have to be special to make the playoff. And what will the tiebreaker be in the Big Ten for third place? Lincoln … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Finish Third In Big Ten, Go To College Football Playoff

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FOOTBALL

USC Notes: Does Anyone Remember This Bush Moment?

Should I start calling him Lincoln “Lululemon” Riley because those are the brand pants he wears on the sideline at USC? It has a ring to it, I admit. “Between NIL money and endorsements, Caleb made millions in his final two seasons at USC, with multiple sources putting the number around $10 million. “It wasn’t like having a college quarterback on your roster,” said a … Continue reading USC Notes: Does Anyone Remember This Bush Moment?

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FOOTBALL

Morning Buzz: Should USC Be Offended To Be Rated Worse Than Penn State?

I thought it was a bad sign when USC was given a worse chance than Arizona by BetOnline yesterday. But maybe it’s just as bad that Penn State is given a 33 percent chance while USC is at 17 percent. Why is that bad? Because James Franklin has a 12-26 record at Penn State against Top 25 teams. Then again, Lincoln Riley is 3-6 against … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Should USC Be Offended To Be Rated Worse Than Penn State?

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BASKETBALL

Basketball Issues Won’t Get Solved In Big Ten

JuJu Watkins has made 16 of 62 shots the past two Sunday games at noon, which came after USC played a Friday night game. The quick turnaround might be a factor in her poor shooting (26 percent). But here’s a question: Is that going to alleviated by a USC move to the Big Ten? You might have a Thursday-Saturday or Friday-Sunday road trip that involves … Continue reading Basketball Issues Won’t Get Solved In Big Ten

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FOOTBALL

USC Has Worse Odds To Make Expanded Playoff Than Arizona

BetOnline has released odds on who will make the 12-team College Football Playoff and USC is tied for 20th. Another way of looking at it is USC has a 17-percent chance. Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan and Penn State are ahead of the Trojans from the Big Ten. Arizona, which moves into the Big 12, is ahead of USC and tied for 12th overall. Here is … Continue reading USC Has Worse Odds To Make Expanded Playoff Than Arizona

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