USC Morning Buzz: Announcement Saturday

The All-American Bowl is at 10 a.m. (PT) today, which means some people will finally make their college choices: Wide receiver Bru McCoy is expected to pick USC over Texas. Wide receiver Kyle Ford should pick USC. Wide receiver Puka Nacua is committed to USC but must officially announce between the Trojans and Utah. Cornerback Chris Steele is expected to announce for Florida. So USC, which … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Announcement Saturday

USC Official: Business School Dean’s Ouster Could Cost Up To $40 Million In Donations

It isn’t every day an employee at USC speaks publically about how much money the university could lose in donations. But Sara Jensen, senior director of development for the Marshall School of Business, told Poets and Quants that her office is projecting a loss of between $30-40 million in donations following the ouster of Dean Jim Ellis. “Our team is putting together a list of donors … Continue reading USC Official: Business School Dean’s Ouster Could Cost Up To $40 Million In Donations

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

One thing I try to do is give readers an idea of what is happening at USC from the inside. So I will recount a conversation I had with an administrator this week about what ails the football program. “There is no real fear factor,” the administrator said. “The players think they can do whatever they want because they have gotten away with it the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Cal State L.A. Settles Lawsuit For $2.75 Million

Remember when a Cal State L.A. administrator filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Mike Garrett and the university? Well, it got settled for $2.75 million according to the Los Angeles Times. Sheila Hudson accused Garrett and Cal State L.A. of violating California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act and of intentional infliction of emotional distress in her 2016 lawsuit. Hudson claimed Garrett used terms like “Sweetheart” … Continue reading Cal State L.A. Settles Lawsuit For $2.75 Million