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

I shudder to give Max Nikias credit for anything but I cannot imagine him canceling USC’s main graduation ceremony. There’s no way he would bow to outside pressure. I think I’ve been pretty fair to Carol Folt during her tenure and there’s no doubt she supports athletics with her commitment to new facilities and unprecedented salaries for Lincoln Riley and Lindsay Gottlieb. But some decisions … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Breaking: USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony

USC announced today it will not hold the main graduation ceremony, which brings as many as 65,000 students, families and friends to campus. “We understand that this is disappointing; however, we are adding many new activities and celebrations to make this commencement academically meaningful, memorable, and uniquely USC, including places to gather with family, friends, faculty, and staff, the celebratory releasing of the doves, and … Continue reading Breaking: USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony

The Portal Keeps Swirling

USC freshman defensive tackle Deijon Laffitte has entered the transfer portal. He was a promising prospect but in a way you can see why he would leave. Lincoln Riley kept talking all spring about wanting another defensive tackle and USC is hosting Michigan State defensive tackle Derrick Harmon on Friday. So what role could Laffitte expect to play? I seem to remember Riley saying he … Continue reading The Portal Keeps Swirling

USC Morning Buzz: Players Are Always Being Courted

Jayden Maiava looked like the best QB in Saturday’s scrimmage, when he completed 15 of 17 passes for 172 yards with one TD and one interception. I’ve heard some schools have actually put out feelers to see if Maiava would consider transferring from USC but the quarterback has rebuffed any interest. That’s how it works. Schools are always checking given the way players move around … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Players Are Always Being Courted