USC Morning Buzz: Time For Another Reality Check

If you want a taste of the reality, or lack thereof, that can exist at USC, here is an example. A survey of USC students showed that 75 percent opposed the security gates/checkpoints that have been up for nearly a year. A survey of 345 faculty members found 75 percent wanted the checkpoints removed and found them unwelcoming. “I haven’t had many students come up … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Time For Another Reality Check

USC Notes: Secret To Recruiting Success

Who can forget the time new USC general manager Chad Bowden and assistant general manager Dre Brown dressed as leprechauns for Notre Dame’s junior day. Can’t wait for them to dress as Trojans. The secret of recruiting success! Notre Dame’s recruiting staff pulled out all the stops for junior day. Chad Bowden, Dre Brown and Carter Auman greeted each Class of 2025 commit and target … Continue reading USC Notes: Secret To Recruiting Success

USC Morning Buzz: Coach Bowden Tosses A Bone To Sir Lincoln

Maybe USC general manager Chad Bowden should be called USC coach Chad Bowden. He was a featured in a hype video the other day (instead of Lincoln Riley) and had a press conference for an hour yesterday (instead of Lincoln Riley). But it’s not surprising since he was installed by Jen Cohen (instead of Lincoln Riley). But did you see Bowden’s attempt to throw a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Coach Bowden Tosses A Bone To Sir Lincoln

Just Call Him Coach Bowden

USC general manager Chad Bowden met with the media today and he sounded like the head coach, which in some respects, he is. Remember, he has more influence with Jen Cohen than Lincoln Riley. “We’re going to take the most high school kids this place has ever taken this year,” Bowden said. “I truly believe a culture could be built through recruiting and could be … Continue reading Just Call Him Coach Bowden

USC Morning Buzz: Is Something Getting Canceled?

USC has canceled the spring football scrimmage, of course. But another event some are wondering about is the annual high school football coaches’ clinic. It usually takes place in April and so far there has been no word about it. It’s a popular one-day event for high school coaches. USC might intend to do it but it feels like one of those things Lincoln Riley … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is Something Getting Canceled?

Sunday Buzz: USC Demolishes Overhyped Rivalry

Has any rivalry been overhyped as much as USC-UCLA in women’s basketball this season? USC cruised to an 80-67 victory last night and swept the series en route to the Big Ten championship. Neither game was very competitive and if this were a men’s sport, UCLA coach Cori Close would be getting destroyed on social media. Does she make adjustments? Did she ever change how … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Demolishes Overhyped Rivalry