USC Notes: Texas A&M Becoming Rival

In the notes below, there’s a trend. Two linebacker recruits have chosen Texas A&M over USC this week while a Trojan catcher has committed to A&M. Bronny James signed a four-year contract with the Lakers worth $7.9 million, according to Shams Charania. Last year’s 55th pick, Isaiah Wong, signed a two-way deal between $600,000-700,000. UCLA is making the theme of the USC game at the … Continue reading USC Notes: Texas A&M Becoming Rival

USC Morning Buzz: When Does Line Catch Up?

First, some news. I hear USC president Carol Folt recently received a one-year contract extension. Why so short? My suspicion is after the recent debacle involving the cancellation of the main graduation ceremony and handling of student protests, the Board of Trustees took a conservative approach on granting an extension. I get a little weary of USC’s offensive line recruiting. Maybe some of the young … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: When Does Line Catch Up?

Quite A USC Item Of The Day

How’s this for some USC news? Scoop @PuckNews: Willow Bay, the Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and wife of Disney C.E.O. Bob Iger, is nearing a deal to acquire Angel City F.C. — Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) July 3, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Maybe Bay can appoint Carol Folt the CEO of Angel City F.C. Or at least get USC women’s soccer the … Continue reading Quite A USC Item Of The Day

USC Notes: Three-Star Lineman Commits

Elijah Vaikona, a three-star offensive lineman from Santa Margarita High School, committed to USC over UCLA and Washington. At some point, USC needs five-star linemen. USC is the leader for four-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn of McKinney, Texas. He will announce July 6. Since June 1, Alabama has gotten commitments from Mission Viejo five-star cornerback Dijon Lee and Mater Dei four-star cornerback Chuck McDonald. O.J. Simpson … Continue reading USC Notes: Three-Star Lineman Commits

USC Morning Buzz: Viral Shot At Lincoln Riley

Did you hear Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione’s viral comment yesterday about the Sooners’ move to the SEC? “Every coach that we talked to was excited,” he said. “And you know what, the ones that weren’t aren’t here anymore.” Every one took that as a reference to Lincoln Riley. No surprise. Since the day he left Oklahoma, I’ve said Riley did not want to compete … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Viral Shot At Lincoln Riley