Since jersey numbers was a big topic over the weekend, let me just update everyone that quarterback Caleb Williams has still not made a deal with wide receiver Michael Jackson to wear the No. 13. Lincoln Riley told Williams it was his responsibility to get Jackson to relinquish the number. The season-opener is Sept. 3 so Williams has about 10 weeks to reach an agreement. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What’s Latest On Caleb Williams’ Jersey Number?

While the Salute to Troy took place at Cromwell Field last night, the crazier scene was at the Coliseum. That’s where the recruits and families visiting this weekend were as they did the requisite photo shoots for Instagram, etc. Some of the recruits have probably done 10 photo shoots at USC but that’s the game these days. USC had former players Marcus Allen, Willie McGinest, … Continue reading Recruiting Weekend At Coliseum

The news at Saturday night’s Salute to Troy was that wide receiver Jordan Addison will wear No. 3, which was retired after Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy. Mike Bohn said Palmer gave permission for Addison to wear No. 3. But that’s really irrelevant. USC needs to decide if a number is retired or not — no exceptions. But it can’t because all it does … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Breaks Tradition . . . Again

Is USC going to get a commitment this weekend? It has six players ranked No. 1 at their respective positions and seven five-star prospects. I’m sure the fanboys will let us know ASAP. I mentioned John Parkinson designed seven buildings at USC, including the student union below. This is considered the best example of Italian Renaissance architecture on the USC campus. But who designed the … Continue reading USC Saturday Notes: A Big Weekend Continues

Dogs, food and perhaps the greatest USC football team of all time. That’s a pretty good trifecta of subjects for this week’s notes column. It will be hard not to be hungry after reading the Restaurants of the Week section today. Spencer Harris, director of player personnel at USC, is going to work for BLVD/Stay Doubted. He was probably best known to fans as the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column