An interesting story making the rounds in the NFL involves the Raiders and everyone’s favorite coach, Pete Carroll. The story goes that the Raiders hired Carroll but did not allow him to hire his coordinators. Chip Kelly was hired as offensive coordinator and Patrick Graham was retained as defensive coordinator. There was speculation Carroll might hire his former coordinators, Darrell Bevell and Gus Bradley, to … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

The over/under for USC’s regular-season victory total is 7.5 according to BetOnline. That’s the same figure Betline had for USC in 2024. My first impulse is to say this is low given USC’s relatively easy schedule which includes Missouri State and Georgia Southern. I would have expected the over/under to be at least 8 or 8.5. Here are the over/under totals for the Big Ten: … Continue reading Here’s USC’s Over/Under Victory Total

It’s going to be interesting when USC releases its spring roster whether it includes a No. 55. I’ve already written a current defensive player, who hasn’t done much so far, wants the number. I’ve heard former USC players are against it. Who wins? We’ll know soon when the roster comes out. Will tradition win out or catering to players? If you had an eagle-eye, you … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Decision Looms On Tradition

Larry Scott, who has thankfully been out of the spotlight, is a candidate to become commissioner of the LPGA, according to Sports Business Journal. Annika Sorenstam has backed Scott for the job. “Larry has been a friend of ours for nearly 20 years,” Sorenstam said in a statement to SBJ. “He actually advised us with my brand and our foundation when we got started.” Sorenstam … Continue reading USC Notes: He’s Baaaaack (Maybe)

Did you see UCLA coach DeShaun Foster took a shot at USC yesterday? USC has been hammering everyone over the head with the slogan “The place to be.” Here was Foster’s retort: UCLA is more than a place, it’s a LEGACY!!! — DeShaun Foster (@DeShaunFoster26) February 25, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js And who coached Bowden to say “the place to be” so many times? Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Crosstown Rivalry Heats Up