USC athletic director Mike Bohn was on the Paul Finebaum Show today. He took issue with the way West Coast schools were portrayed on their approach to returning to sports. “People don’t understand our commitment to football and our student athletes,” Bohn said. “It creates a little unrest because you’re competitive.” Bohn on USC’s chances of playing football this season: “Our hope meter seems to … Continue reading Mike Bohn Says Portrayal Of USC, West Coast “Unfortunate”

One of the most-read stories I wrote last season was when Clay Helton awarded game balls to Mike Bohn and Carol Folt after the UCLA game. Helton was trying to save his job. Helton did not, however, award a game ball to Kedon Slovis, who passed for a USC-record 515 yards in that game. I was casually talking to a USC player last week, who … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Post-UCLA Game Stories Continue

The NCAA Division I Council voted to approve voluntary athletic activities in football, men’s and women’s baskettball to start June 1st and go through June 30th. Next week, the Pac-12 will determine whether to lift a suspension on team activities that is currently in effect through May 31st. Ohio State says it will allow athletes to train at its athletic center beginning June 8. AD … Continue reading Will Pac-12 Lift Suspension On Team Activities?

Here is how I size up USC at the moment. PRIMARY STRENGTHS: USC brings back almost every starter from last season and is one of the most experienced teams in the Pac-12. Ten defensive players started at least six games last season. Jordan Iosefa, who redshirted, started nine games in 2018. There are also higher expectations because USC replaced two of the perceived weak links … Continue reading Morning Buzz: What Are USC’s Strength And Weaknesses?