When I wrote about Parry O’Brien setting a world record in the shot put at the West Coast Relays in Fresno, it highlighted just how big this meet used to be. For example: USC had a publicist who wanted to go to the relays, which were the same day as the spring football game. The publicist made plans to drive up with NFL commissioner Pete … Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement

When USC canceled today’s main graduation ceremony two weeks ago, I said Carol Folt was afraid of getting booed. Well, Thursday’s events certainly bolstered that theory. USC held the Student Recognition Ceremony at Bovard Auditorium. Folt always opens the ceremony with her opening remarks. But she was nowhere to be found at Bovard. Keep in mind this event has the Creme de la creme of … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I hear USC wants to pay around $450,000 to its final basketball assistant coach. How hard can it be to find someone with that salary? Apparently, harder than expected. Eric Musselman wants someone with local ties but that’s still enough money to lure someone. Anyone. Meyer, a two-year starter at Wyoming, had 26 tackles and 3.5 tackles for a loss last season. If Folt kept … Continue reading USC Looking For Line Help

Four-star linebacker Noah Mikhail of Bonita High School in La Verne will announce his commitment on June 30. He has scheduled official visits to USC, Oregon and Texas A&M. The workers formed a union last year and said USC eliminated annual merit-based pay increases. They plan a rally at11 a.m. Friday at the corner of Figueroa St. and McCarthy Way. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Recruit Sets Commitment Date

Arizona and Michigan State have emerged as front runners recruiting former USC cornerback Ceyair Wright. Eric Musselman also wanted Mississippi assistant coach Wes Flanigan, but was turned down. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Front Runners For Cornerback

Former Kentucky guard DJ Wagner, who recently visited USC, will visit Arkansas this weekend. That immediately caused two recruiting analysts to predict Wagner would go to Arkansas, where he would be reunited with John Calipari. USC will be playing road games at Indiana, Iowa, Purdue and Wisconsin for the first time 2024-25 BIG TEN OPPONENTS (series record) HOME ^Illinois (0-0) Michigan (1-1) ^Michigan State (2-1) ^Minnesota … Continue reading USC Notes: Shoring Up Special Teams