I’m getting tired of hearing someone in the transfer portal was a four-or-five star prospect or top 300 player nationally. Is it just possible they were overhyped by the recruiting services? They all got better after they left USC. That’s what happens when you are no longer coached by Alex Grinch and Donte Williams. Bullock leads NFL rookies in interceptions. Alford was first team All-Big … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Leave USC And Thrive

Mike Garrett was at Saturday night’s Heisman Trophy ceremony, as usual. He has been a regular the past several years. But where was Reggie Bush? After making such a big deal about getting his Heisman back, he didn’t even go to the ceremony? His boy Johnny Manziel was there, who said he would not attend another ceremony until Bush got his Heisman back. Maybe the … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Notable Absence At Heisman Ceremony

USC quarterback Miller Moss has committed to Louisville. He also considered Missouri. The Cardinals probably still have fresh memories of Moss throwing six touchdown passes against them in the Holiday Bowl. “When it came down to it, Coach (Jeff) Brohm’s pedigree stood out. He gets people to the NFL,” Moss told 247 Sports. That is really important to me. I feel like they are trending … Continue reading Miller Moss Going To Louisville

Does this sound like a pitch to convice USC receivers to avoid the transfer portal? “There ain’t much convincing (to do). I mean, this school’s history of receivers and our history of throwing the ball at this school, there’s really not any better place to go play it,” Lincoln Riley said. That statement has about as much energy as paint drying. I wonder how many … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Lincoln Riley’s Impact on USC Receivers

RJ Sermons, the son of former USC tailback Rodney Sermons, has committed to USC. RJ Sermons is a four-star Class of 2026 cornerback at Rancho Cucamonga High School. He was also offered by Oregon, Georgia, Alabama and Washington among others. USC previously received a commitment from four-star cornerback Brandon Lockhart of Loyola, another Class of 2026 prospect. Continue reading USC Lands 2026 Commitment from RJ Sermons

Lincoln Riley used to produce Heisman Trophy winners. Now he produces Ray Guy Award winners. How many coaches have gone from a Heisman winner to a Ray Guy winner being the best player on the team in the span of two seasons? “I wish they could put a double deck on the Coliseum. Then we could add to the seats between the goal lines. You … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column