I spoke to a USC official on Monday who said they believed less than 2,000 fans actually showed up at the Coliseum for the spring scrimmage. So 5,000 were allowed and 2,000 showed up? Sounds like a USC game. What does this portend for Sept. 4 when very few will be excited with the idea of watching San Jose State? Maybe the cardboard cutouts can … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Did You Say That Crowd Size Was?

Wide receiver Munir McClain, who has been on double-secret probation since last summer, is back in the transfer portal. Did you know he ever left the portal? McClain has been suspended since being investigated over pandemic unemployment benefits. USC has a history of not re-instating players it suspends or taking a really long time to make a decision. McClain’s brother, Abdul-Malik, had already transferred to … Continue reading Munir McClain Back In Transfer Portal

When all your coaches have Texas ties, it makes sense that you want players from Texas. USC got a commitment today from University of Texas tight end Malcolm Epps, who caught three passes for 42 yards last season. Epps had 20 receptions for 232 yards in 2019. Maybe the good news is USC taking a tight end means Graham Harrell will throw to a tight … Continue reading Another Day, Another Texas Transfer

WINNERS Cronyism Mike Bohn keeps hiring Cincinnati employees, including as a replacement for Steve Lopes. Read about it here. Alijah Vera-Tucker He was able to fend off the negatives that surround USC and convinced the Jets to trade up in the first round. Art Bartner He finally got his farewell tribute after 50 — uh — 51 years Sunday night. Women’s water polo Won the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

Kenan Christon won the 200 meters at the USC-UCLA dual meet today in a time of 21.17 as the Trojans’ men won, 114-42. The USC women won, 93-70. USC’s women have won seven straight dual meets vs. UCLA while the USC men have won three straight. This really says more about the dire state of UCLA track and field the past decade or so. I … Continue reading Good Day For Kenan Christon

Kind of a nothingburger draft, not that it was unexpected. Olaijah Griffin and Tyler Vaughns go undrafted. And this sense of deja vu as people wonder why players were not drafted higher or just not drafted. At the end of the day, players do not really improve or develop under Clay Helton. The End. Continue reading Someone Needs To Develop USC Players