Three New Players For Basketball But What Does It Mean?

USC has added three basketball transfers today: Cal State Northrige forward Keonte Jones; Robert Morris forward Amarion Dickerson and Virginia forward Jacob Cofie. Jones and Dickerson averaged 13 points per game. Cofie averaged seven points. Sounds like they will nicely complement the existing players. But shouldn’t USC be trying to get a game-changing transfer? Especially after landing five-star guard Alijah Arenas? And especially after losing … Continue reading Three New Players For Basketball But What Does It Mean?

Just Another Busy Saturday For USC

Four-star running back Deshonne Redeaux of Oaks Christian High School committed to USC today. Among the schools he had offers from were Georgia, Alabama and Notre Dame. He averaged 126 yards rushing per game and scored 18 touchdowns last season. USC has added freshman Jacob Cofie (6-10, 230) from Virgina. The true freshman averaged 7.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game with the Cavaliers. Continue reading Just Another Busy Saturday For USC

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

USC spring practice is officially 33 percent concluded and what do we really know about the team? The media cannot watch anything past some individual drills and stretches, so much of what they report is how big a player looks or what the coaches say about them. I spoke to a staffer who has watched the scrimmage portions and they told me the offensive line … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Hires Director Of Analytics

USC football has hired its first director of analytics. The Boy Wonder is Conor McQuiston, who graduated from Michigan in 2021. He has worked for Next Gen Stats, which is owned by the NFL. Who do you think hired him? Chad Bowden or Lincoln Riley? Here’s a clue: The first story on McQuiston’s hire was a breathless account by someone who has been a mouthpiece … Continue reading USC Hires Director Of Analytics

USC Thursday Buzz: Transfer Portal Time

Tailback A’Marion Peterson is expected to enter the transfer portal according to 247. It’s unusual, though not unprecedented, to enter the portal during spring practice. Is Peterson not happy with his reps during spring practice? USC added New Mexico-transfer Eli Sanders and JC-transfer Waymond Jordan in the offseason. USC already lost Quinten Joyner after the season so both backs who entered two years ago could … Continue reading USC Thursday Buzz: Transfer Portal Time

USC Notes: Lincoln Riley Satisfies Recruiting Craving

USC got a commitment from Kohen Brown, a three-star wide receiver from Waxahachie, Texas. Brown chose USC over Missouri, Baylor and SMU. Did Lincoln Riley have to satisfy a craving for Texas recruits? It’s interesting that USC has potentially the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation and has taken some three stars (Malik Brooks, Brown) in the past five days. Of all the people … Continue reading USC Notes: Lincoln Riley Satisfies Recruiting Craving