USC Morning Buzz: Bad Spin Comes In Many Forms

Whatever USC does regarding the college admissions scandal, everyone will need to try and forget USC interim president Wanda Austin said the school was the “victim” or that athletic director Lynn Swann said he was “blindsided” by the revelations. In other words: No accountability. It’s not even good spin. Speaking of bad spin, let’s switch over to football, where Clay Helton is back making public … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Bad Spin Comes In Many Forms

USC Quarterbacks Face Real Pressure

USC returned to spring practice and new, quick-strike offense faced a defense that was allowed to bring pressure for the first time. JT Daniels was intercepted by Isaac Taylor-Stuart. Jack Sears was intercepted by Hunter Echols. And Matt Fink was intercepted by the no-longer transferring Greg Johnson. This should provide some good film for Graham Harrell to give the quarterbacks. “You could tell it was … Continue reading USC Quarterbacks Face Real Pressure

USC Forward J’Raan Brooks Transferring

J’Raan Brooks, a 6-foot-9 freshman forward, is transferring, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Brooks averaged 2.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 8 minutes of action per game. He joins Jordan Usher, who left earlier in the year. People would be more nervous but the answer to everything is next year’s recruiting class is great! Guess what: They will be poorly coached too. Last year, … Continue reading USC Forward J’Raan Brooks Transferring

An Interesting Plot Point In Admissions Scandal

Let’s review this passage from the federal documents into the college admissions scandal, which could indicate someone else besides Donna Heinel might have known something strange was going on. The key phrase here is “The coach also e-mailed a member of the USC athletic department.” Who was that member? It might be Heinel. But it might have been someone else. It might be something that … Continue reading An Interesting Plot Point In Admissions Scandal

Morning Buzz: USC Finally Takes Steps Against Scandal Students

Finally, football practice returns today. Meanwhile, USC placed a hold on the accounts of all enrolled students connected to the college admissions scandal. That means the students cannot register for classes or receive their transcripts. The hold on transcripts would prevent the students from transferring. The university said it would take “proper action” after reviewing each case including potentially expelling students. USC said it has … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Finally Takes Steps Against Scandal Students