There’s really nothing to say except JT Daniels will be USC’s starting quarterback this season. USC held its first player-run practice Tuesday with the incoming freshmen and you can see for yourself watching the video from Scott Schrader of TrojanInsider.com. Daniels can start the first game as far as I’m concerned. Now, let me be clear: I am saying no contest that he is the … Continue reading Time For Some Present And Future QB Talk
Jay Toia, a 325-pound sophomore offensive lineman from under-the-radar Grace Brethren in Simi Valley, committed to USC today. He will graduate in 2021. USC already has a commitment from Grace Brethren linebacker Stanley Taufoou, a Class of 2019 prospect. At least Grace Brethren is moving up to Division 4 next season. Last season, Grace Brethren played in Division 8. And in case you missed earlier, USC offered … Continue reading USC Gets Second Commitment From Grace Brethren
USC is going to send linebackers Cameron Smith and Porter Gustin to Pac-12 media day in July. This is unusual because each school is supposed to bring an offensive and defensive player. Is the offense that bereft of talent? What about four-year starter Toa Lobendahn? Why not bring quarterback JT Daniels? Everyone wants to talk to him. And no one at USC shoots down he … Continue reading USC Tuesday Afternoon Notes
I wonder who at USC thought it was a good idea that provost Michael Quick would be acting president at USC for the summer? Quick was Max Nikias’ right-hand man and played a role in the recent controversies that brought down Nikias. I’m not sure the faculty or students wanted him to replace Nikias, even for a limited time. If USC understands it needs to … Continue reading And Now The Latest Episode Of As USC Turns
You want a bowl projection? Phil Steele has a bowl projection. Steele has USC playing Iowa in the Holiday Bowl. The Holiday Bowl again? That is not exciting. Especially in awful stadium in San Diego. Here are the rest of Steele’s bowl projections: Orange—Washington vs Alabama Fiesta—Texas vs Boise State Alamo—TCU vs Stanford Holiday—USC vs Iowa San Francisco—Oregon vs Minnesota Sun—Utah vs Louisville Las Vegas—Colorado … Continue reading USC v. Iowa In Holiday Bowl?
USC is back with a “practice camp” today. Among those participating are several Class of 2020 prospects: linebacker Justin Flowe of Upland (No. 10 pictured above), offensive lineman Drake Metcalf and quarterback Bryce Young of Mater Dei. Young transferred to Mater Dei from Cathedral after JT Daniels announced he would graduate early. Will he follow Daniels to USC? Perhaps he should speak to Jack … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Camp Back In Session
