Any scandals this week? Yes. The story came out this week about a star USC neuroscientist having three research papers retracted by a journal that published them and a paused drug trial by a company the professor co-founded. You can read about it here. “USC takes any allegations of research integrity very seriously,” the university said in a statement. And now for some history: Traditionlists … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

UCLA has defeated USC for the Crosstown Cup, 120-70, which is a record point total in the competition. UCLA posted a 23-14 record against USC in head-to-head matchups in 19 sports. Well, at least this gives Jen Cohen something to work on for next year. Here’s one area that hurt: Tennis. USC men’s and women’s teams were 0-4 against UCLA. Here’s the construction in relation … Continue reading USC Notes: Crosstown Cup Fizzles

USC paid Lincoln Riley almost $10 million in his first year at USC, according to USA Today. The university also spent about $9.6 million related to Riley’s buyout and taxes. USC paid Alex Grinch nearly $2 million in base salary and had more than $2.3 million in “other reportable compensation,” including a $1.08 million buyout. USC also paid Clay Helton nearly $4 million in severance … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Paid Nearly $10 Million In 2022

Florida is the frontrunner for former Arizona State wide receiver Elijhah Badger. USC is also recruiting Badger and wants another receiver. Continue reading USC Notes: Transfer Portal Update

One of my concerns with USC’s roster is the offensive line. Some of the starters feel pretty average at best but if they get hurt, the backups look really shaky. I know USC is recruiting Texas A&M center Bryce Foster but I’m surprised the Trojans are not being much more aggressive in the transfer portal with linemen. There’s been more talk about the defensive line, … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What’s My Line?