USC Saturday Buzz: Top Lineman In Town

Jackson Cantwell, a five-star offensive tackle from the Class of 2026, is visiting USC this weekend. He is from Nixa, Missouri, which is just 124 miles from the University of Arkansas. USC needs to start landing some guys like this if it wants to be a serious program and national championship contender. “So Carol Folt can get her parking space back?” quipped a former USC … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Top Lineman In Town

Carol Folt Loses Close Associate

A bit of news today. Felicia Washington, USC’s first senior vice president of human resources, is resigning to become the head of human resources at the University of Pennsylvania. Why does it matter? Washington is exteremly close to Carol Folt and followed her to USC from North Carolina. Her departure has led to speculation among administration watchers that it is a harbinger of things to … Continue reading Carol Folt Loses Close Associate

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

A high school coach was amused by USC coach Eric Musselman’s comment Thursday that “at USC there’s an academic piece as well. Our pool of recruits is different than maybe other places I’ve been.” I’ll cut Musselman some slack because he was at Arkansas. Call me crazy but wouldn’t it make more sense to play at BMO Stadium in Exposition Park? It’s close to campus … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: Another Sign Of Apocalypse For College Sports

There is buzz on campus that USC is considering restrictions to tailgating on campus this fall, as part of security measures enacted during the spring protests. If anything substantial is enacted, there would be a harsh blowback from fans, alumni and boosters who make being on campus a huge part of their game-day experience. I’ve said since the protests started that I think USC secretly … Continue reading USC Notes: Another Sign Of Apocalypse For College Sports