So the popular explanation for offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon entering the transfer portal is to grab the money bag. That might be true. But let’s also examine something a lot of fans want to ignore: What is the culture of the USC football program? Arizona State left tackle Josh Atkins announced Friday he would return next season. The Sun Devils are expected to return four … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: What Is USC’s Culture?

USC starting guard Emmanuel Pregnon has entered the transfer portal according to 247 Sports. Pregnon is literally USC’s most experienced and in some eyes, best offensive lineman. Let’s review: He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl at the end of the regular season. Then he decided to return to USC. Now he is in the portal. Is he not thrilled with the promotion of … Continue reading Emmanuel Pregnon Enters Transfer Portal

Notre Dame and Penn State are in the Final Four of the College Football Playoff. USC gave both good games before ultimately falling short at the Coliseum. Should this be a feather in the Trojans’ cap? I guess it depends on your expectations. Some fans are seizing on this as a sign of hope for the program. I guess they forget the days when USC … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Keionte Scott, a cornerback at Auburn, will visit USC, according to 247. Scott started only four games at Auburn this season and his role diminished, which is why he apparently entered the transfer portal. He had started 19 of 22 games in 2022 and 2023. He had 18 tackles in 11 games with no interceptions and no pass breakups this season. In three seasons at … Continue reading Auburn Cornerback To Visit USC

Remember, a year ago, there were USC fans who thought Will Howard made a mistake going to Ohio State instead of coming to Los Angeles. And many of these people didn’t think he was better than Miller Moss. Here’s what Lincoln Riley on March 18, 2024. “After the bowl game, we backed off on an older quarterback transfer target,” Riley said. People actually believed Riley … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: QB Made Right Decision

Texas survived in double OT as we finally got a great College Football Playoff game. I can’t say Steve Sarkisian helped his reputation even with the victory after he blew a 24-8 lead and got a horrible no-targeting call from the replay official at the end of regulation. Plus he obviously had a more talented roster. At least the South Bay Mafia will be happy. … Continue reading Sark Almost Blew Another One