USC president Carol Folt’s tenure/reign officially ends at midnight today. But the relief many employees expected to feel this week has now turned to anxiety as layoffs and budget cuts loom with an announcement expected soon. It could come as soon as Tuesday because Folt did not want USC to disclose its financial problems until she left office. Like people would think she wasn’t responsible … Continue reading Monday Buzz: An Official Change At Top But Anxiety Remains High At USC

Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin, who previously had been committed to USC, committed to Alabama today. Another blow for USC baseball as relief pitcher Brodie Purcell has entered the transfer portal. Purcell was an All-Big Ten second team selection this year with a 2.11 ERA. He had 51 strikeouts and 19 walks in 42.2 innings pitched. USC isn’t exactly moving into the new Dedeaux Field (or … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: One Team Losing The Transfer Portal

Count me as skeptical. Unless self-promotion is taken into consideration. USC baseball got a transfer! Pitcher Chase Harrell of Ohio State has committed to the Trojans. He was 1-1 with a 5.74 ERA in 26.2 innings for the Buckeyes. USC cornerback commit Brandon Lockhart is expected to transfer from Loyola to Sierra Canyon. Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Can You Always Trust Recruiting Rankings?

I mentioned this week that an ominous announcement could be coming from USC. Several sources said USC is going to announce a 6 percent reduction in university-wide staff and no merit increases for the next three years. This is the result of a deficit for the current fiscal year that is expected to be more than last year’s figure of $158 million. One source said … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For An (Ominous) USC Notes Column

USC is on a roll. It has the wrong date on the T-shirt with this year’s football schedule and it is also selling the traditional buttons for the new opponents on the Big Ten schedule. Only one problem: Where’s Iowa? Continue reading USC’s On A Roll

USC season-ticket holders were supposed to find out yesterday afternoon who got tickets for coveted road games like Notre Dame, Nebraska and Oregon. But the deadline passed without any notices on the road games. Of course. Can’t say I’m surprised. One reason it matters is because some fans are actually worried about attending what is potentially the last USC-Notre Dame game. Not that the powers … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Anxious Time For Some USC Fans