Five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews of Lilburn, Ga., will announce his commitment on Wednesday at 4 p.m. His final four are USC, Tennessee, Georgia and Clemson. He visited USC four weeks ago. The Trojans are considered a long shot. Which leads to a follow-up question: What has The Tommy Group, led by Keyshawn Johnson, done since it formed in February? I haven’t see a single … Continue reading USC Notes: Recruiting Announcement Looms

It’s a good time to talk to college coaches before training camp starts, so I spoke to a Big 12 coach about USC. “Their defense lacked toughness,” the coach said. “That’s not a new trait for a Lincoln Riley team. But it was probably something USC fans didn’t expect. “They have a chance this season to rectify that. But will they? They are going to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: It’s All About The Defense

This is an awful time of the year because I invariably get sent something that says a player or coach is “doing work.” A coach recruiting is “doing work.” A player lifting weights is “doing work.” A recruit breaking up a pass at a 7-on-7 is “doing work.” It’s so tedious. All these people are doing “their jobs.” Like everyone else in their positions across … Continue reading Please Bury The Phrase “Doing WorK”