Another NFL Draft Reclamation Project

You can make a case that some USC players are raising their draft stock simply by getting away from Clay Helton. USC offensive lineman Chuma Edoga scored a 34 on the Wonderlic test, which is one of the top scores I’ve seen this year. The only Pac-12 score that was better was Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew, who scored a 42. Edoga did not get … Continue reading Another NFL Draft Reclamation Project

USC Morning Buzz: An NFL Draft Prediction

An NFL coach tells me he expects USC cornerback Iman Marshall and safety Marvell Tell to get drafted. “I’m guessing rounds 4-6,” the coach said. “One of them could sneak into late third round. Marshall could be switced to safety.” Surprised? A memorial for offensive tackle Pete Adams was held Saturday. Among those who attended were former USC players Ron Yary, Steve Riley and Sandy … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An NFL Draft Prediction

USC Sunday Buzz: Recruiting Comparison

LSU currently has three player commitments from Southern California for the Class of 2020. USC has two. I asked a recruiting analyst Sunday morning about that. “More to come from Southern Calfornia for LSU,” he said. USC men’s volleyball lost to Pepperdine last night in the MPSF championship game. But the Trojans received an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament at Long Beach State. Bracket … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Recruiting Comparison

USC Quick Thought

If you are in the camp that believes the USC director of recruiting or player personnel is so important, then how do you explain four-star wide receiver Jermaine Burton of Calabasas not getting offered? And Calabasas freshman WR Larry Turner-Gooden has offers from three SEC schools but not USC. The previous recruiting guys, Eric Ziskin and Alex Rios, had good reputations so I wouldn’t blame … Continue reading USC Quick Thought