USC Won’t Have Keynote Commencement Speaker

USC just announced changes to its graduation ceremony next month. “Given the highly publicized circumstances surrounding our main-stage commencement program, university leadership has decided it is best to release our outside speakers and honorees from attending this year’s ceremony. We’ve been talking to this exceptional group and hope to confer these honorary degrees at a future commencement or other academic ceremonies.” So no commencement speaker. … Continue reading USC Won’t Have Keynote Commencement Speaker

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

The way USC players are raving about the defense’s new aggressive philosophy, I expect to see them disrupt Miller Moss and Co. on Saturday at the Coliseum. That’s the expectation, anyways. It would have been a smart move for Eric Musselman to hire Hart but I’m not sure Hart wanted to work for him. And now for some history: But he was widely respected in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Show Me The Money

Bear Alexander signed a new NIL deal in late March with the USC collective. Then this announcement came out yesterday. Does it illustrate why Alexander reversed course after he was supposed to enter the transfer portal? You mean it wasn’t playing for Coach “Henny” that swayed him but NIL dollars? I really hope Alexander shows the same desire on the field. I'm excited to join … Continue reading Show Me The Money

USC Notes: Will Jay Toia Get NIL Offer?

Former USC defensive lineman Jay Toia is leaving UCLA and entering the transfer portal. He is expected to get substantial NIL offers, which makes USC a candidate to get him back. Remember, the coaching staff Toia clashed with is gone from when he originally was at USC. Maybe Bronny shouldn’t have gone to the same school as the No. 1 freshman point guard in the … Continue reading USC Notes: Will Jay Toia Get NIL Offer?