For nearly two years, I’ve been writing about the campaign to get actor James Hong a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Well, it happened today. Hong, 93, received his star following a campaign that was started by actor Daniel Dae Kim (Hawaii Five-0), who helped raise the $55,000 necessary for the star. Remember, Hong, who has appeared in more than 600 TV and film … Continue reading James Hong Gets Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star!
Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison is visiting Texas. Steve Sarkisian said this week he could have 35 new players on an 85-man roster for 2022. That is something you might expect in Year 1, not Year 2. But Sarkisian is under a lot of pressure in Austin. Addison is getting a lot publicity but it also demonstrates the way the transfer portal favors bigger teams. … Continue reading A Jordan Addision Update
Solomon Byrd, a defensive end from Wyoming, committed to USC today. Byrd had committed to Georgia Tech but changed his mind and will now play for USC. He played in eight games last season with 37 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 2 QB hurries. Continue reading USC Adds Defensive End Via Transfer Portal
It might seem like Lincoln Riley gets whoever he wants but sometimes he doesn’t. Dylan Raiola, the nation’s No. 1-ranked player for the Class of 2024, committed to Ohio State on Monday night. Raiola, a quarterback from Chandler, Ariz., chose the Buckeyes over USC, Georgia and Nebraska, among others. He was the only QB offered from the Class of 2024. Some will say it doesn’t … Continue reading Morning Buzz: One Gets Away From USC
Lincoln Riley is still rebuilding the roster. But at the moment, here are the weaknesses I see for the Trojans. USC has depth issues after Riley enacted a roster clear out that saw spring practice end with only 60 healthy scholarship players. Secondary is an issue especially at cornerback once you get past Mekhi Blackmon. The offensive line remains a question mark despite returning three … Continue reading USC Has Several Weak Spots To Address
Well, it didn’t take long to convince the oddsmakers. Or is this a case where public opinion swayed them? USC is favored by BetOnline to win the Pac-12. Utah, which is picked by quite a few pundits so far, is third. Below are the odds for every major conference Conference Futures Odds to win ACC Conference 2022-23 Clemson 2/3 Miami Florida 5/1 Pittsburgh 9/1 NC … Continue reading USC Favored To Win Pac-12
