The University of Washington averaged $31.5 million in contributions since 2018 according to the Seattle Times. Pat Chun, who took over as AD at Washington State in 2018, averaged more than $31 million for the Cougars during the same span. Does that speak well for Jen Cohen? It’s especially relevant given all the whining recently about USC’s NIL. Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford compared defensive … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former USC defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, the father of Lane Kiffin, died today in Oxford, Miss. He was 84. It seems like the summer has turned into nothing but frustration for part of the USC fanbase. The problem for Lincoln Riley is he has no base of support because no one knows him or has met him. So he has to win for people to … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Summer Of Unrest

Shortly after Lincoln Riley got hired, the athletic dept. planned a nation-wide tour where the new coach would meet alumni, boosters and fans. Then they told Riley about it. The tour never happened, of course. Some people will just be happy if he hosts the Salute to Troy kickoff dinner in August. He hasn’t the past 2 years. Are you going to Paris for the … Continue reading USC Notes: The Tour That Never Happened

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham said Tuesday that he expects to have to use silent counts on offense for most road games in the Big 12 this season. “I’m fired up to be in a league and . . . have sold out crowds of people lining the gates to get in. Screaming, passionate, loud.” If that is the case, imagine what USC and Lincoln … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Life About To Get Tougher

Yesterday I asked about the big USC Football Fan Experience Survey that Brandon Sosna sent fans in 2021. Here’s what happened: Sosna created a “Fan Advisory Board” that was supposed to have 15 members, including a current student, a faculty member and a broad array of “fans” (including alumni). Then USC hired Lincoln Riley and the whole thing was basically scrapped. Thanks Sosna! There’s been some chatter … Continue reading USC Notes: A Follow-Up To Yesterday’s Question