USC is making Fresno State a fairly regular non-conference opponent. It just isn’t announcing it. Fresno State announced this morning that it will play at the Coliseum in 2028 for an eye-catching $1.75 million guarantee. The Trojans and Bulldogs will also play in 2022 and 2026 at the Coliseum. If USC was the home team for 2028, why didn’t it announce the game? We all … Continue reading USC Adds Third Game With Fresno State

Remember when Mike Bohn spent some time with Willie McGinest at the Holiday Bowl? It signaled the “new USC” was willing to listen to some high-profile/influential figures. Well, I’ve heard recently Bohn and Clay Helton have ignored McGinest’s recommendations for openings on the coaching staff. That’s nothing new for Helton, who routinely blows people off who know more than him. He disregarded Norv Turner when … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Coaching Searches Ignoring Important Voice?

I still hear from USC fans who are upset that their tickets got moved during the Coliseum renovation. Whenever these types of things happen, like introduction of seat-license fees, schools usually hear a lot of negative feedback the first year and then it subsides. However, this seems a little different because no one was won over by the football team’s performance or the Coliseum makeover, … Continue reading Coliseum Seat Locations Still Rile Some Fans

It is important to note when you read that USC returns 17 starters next season whether a significant number of players will improve? At a normal program, most players get better. But this is USC. Who was really better this season? Did Palaie Gaoteote play better? Did the defensive linemen who returned make a significant improvement? Did the offensive linemen? I didn’t see it. With … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: A Lot Of Starters Back Might Be Good Thing

USC and LSU were in Texas today. Who has the advantage? We would like to thank @Coach_EdOrgeron @JamesCreggLSU and Greg McMahon of @LSUfootball for stopping by to talk ball and recruit the Mustangs! #SLR #BLUE pic.twitter.com/OylsY1nFqA — Katy Taylor Football (@TaylorMustangFB) January 22, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js We would like to thank @coach_jdbaker of @USC_FB for stopping by to visit and recruit the Mustangs! #SLR #BLUE pic.twitter.com/2ojpO3fFVh … Continue reading USC vs. LSU

Rivals came out with its final top 100 rankings and only player has signed with USC. Naturally, it’s a wide receiver (Gary Bryant). If you want to get frustrated, three of the top eight players in the nation after from Southern California. And two players (Bryce Young, Kris Hutson) were originally committed to USC.It’s so bad you had players like La Habra cornerback Clark Phillips … Continue reading Where Are USC Recruits In Top 100?