USC Morning Buzz: Hail To The Chief!

Carol Folt delivered the “State of the University” speech on Wednesday via Zoom. Folt said USC projected $300-$500 million operational deficit through June 2021 because of increased expenses and reduced revenue, grants and donations as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “I’m convinced we will emerge from this even stronger, with a nimble infrastructure and a culture that takes risks, learns from mistakes and puts … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Hail To The Chief!

Believe It Or Not, Coaching Is Even More Important Now

With Elijah Weaver transferring, it means USC loses its top five scorers from last season. That’s not ideal, obviously. I’m sure some will argue the grad transfers, etc. will make up for it. But when you lose your top five scorers and all recruits from 2017-2018, it’s not any way to build a successful program. I’ve called USC a Frankenstein team and it’s going to … Continue reading Believe It Or Not, Coaching Is Even More Important Now

USC Morning Buzz: A Succession Plan That Fell Apart

I wrote back in January that former USC player Kris Richard was a candidate to be hired as defensive coordinator. But a source now tells me the former NFL defensive coordinator was contacted by USC with a plan to bring him aboard and eventually make him the head coach. Richard was offered the defensive coordinator’s job and told he would be the USC head coach-in-waiting. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Succession Plan That Fell Apart

USC Administration Casts Doubt On Start Of Football Camp

USC announced that its second summer session from July 1-August 11 will be conducted online, just like its first summer session (May 20 –June 30). This really throws into doubt the idea that football training camp will start the first week of August. The provost also announced USC had no plans to provide tuition refunds for the Spring 2020 semester or upcoming summer sessions. Continue reading USC Administration Casts Doubt On Start Of Football Camp