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FOOTBALL

USC Morning Buzz: Flurry Of Football/Basketball Additions

It feels like I’ve heard this song before. USC added a three-star lineman in football and a basketball transfer who won’t transform the program. Jake Johnson, a defensive tackle from Prosper, Texas, committed today. He was offered by Baylor, Kansas, Northwestern and SMU. Lincoln Riley will be happy because Johnson is the third commitment from Texas for the Class of 2026. And Georgetown center Drew … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Flurry Of Football/Basketball Additions

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BASKETBALL

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?

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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

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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

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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

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