For the Lincoln Riley supporters, here’s how to solve any NIL issues. He makes more than $10 million. Have him donate $3 million to the NIL collectives. Recruiting will be much better and USC will be better. Marcelo Bielsa: "There is a percentage of journalism that never criticises certain sectors of power that are responsible… There are journalists — not all, a percentage — who … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Riley Can Solve Problems

USC women’s basketball has scheduled a high-profile game with Notre Dame on Nov. 23. Both teams are strong candidates to go to the Final Four. But . . . it’s also the date of the USC-UCLA game at the Rose Bowl. So if you are planning to go to both games, good luck. Start times have not been announced, of course. Continue reading An Attractive Doubleheader But Going To Both Could Be Tough

The University of Washington averaged $31.5 million in contributions since 2018 according to the Seattle Times. Pat Chun, who took over as AD at Washington State in 2018, averaged more than $31 million for the Cougars during the same span. Does that speak well for Jen Cohen? It’s especially relevant given all the whining recently about USC’s NIL. “There was one (spring) practice where he … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former USC defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, the father of Lane Kiffin, died today in Oxford, Miss. He was 84. #USC is an unserious football program. pic.twitter.com/AKvRe4EEIz — Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) July 11, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Summer Of Unrest

Shortly after Lincoln Riley got hired, the athletic dept. planned a nation-wide tour where the new coach would meet alumni, boosters and fans. Then they told Riley about it. The tour never happened, of course. Some people will just be happy if he hosts the Salute to Troy kickoff dinner in August. He hasn’t the past 2 years. Will Carol Folt be there? Continue reading USC Notes: The Tour That Never Happened