We are 24 hours from my least favorite day of the year: Pac-12 media day. I didn’t like it when it was it was held at a hotel near LAX; or at tourist traps (Universal Studio, Sony Pictures Studios, Hollywood and Highland); or in Las Vegas. It’s always the same. A preseason poll where the favorite is picked to win the conference; a commissioner’s statement … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Worst Day Of The Year

Five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews of Lilburn, Ga., committed to Tennessee. His other finalists were Georgia, Clemson, and USC. He is ranked the No. 1 “athlete” in the Class of 2024 by Rivals. USC was considered a long shot so it was no surprise. Next up: Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa announces his commitment on Sunday. Ohio State, USC and Notre Dame are the finalists. Continue reading Five-Star Wide Receiver Commits To Tennessee

I ran a picture last Friday of a brunch in Los Angeles with Notre Dame football players featuring 1953 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lattner. So I have to tell my Johnny Lattner story. Before covering USC, I used to go to the Notre Dame game in South Bend and sit in the stands. Back in those days, tickets were difficult to obtain because the stadium … Continue reading A Story About A Heisman Trophy Winner

Colorado coach Deion Sanders will not attend Pac-12 media day on Friday in Las Vegas because he is having surgery on Thursday. Defensive coordinator Charles Kelly will attend media day in place of Sanders. Tessier-Lavigner is also a member of the Pac-12 Executive Committee. Continue reading USC Notes: No Deion Sanders At Pac-12 Media Day

When people talk about what a great coach Lincoln Riley is, they list the fact he coached three Heisman Trophy winners as a major accomplishment. It is something Riley can be proud of as a coach. But there is another way to look at it: Who else has won three Heismans and never won a national championship? Or maybe even just multiple Heismans and no … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Lincoln Riley Strength Highlights A Weakness