Thankfully, this is a subject we will no longer have to hear about. Reggie Bush has been given his 2005 Heisman Trophy back as the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday the formal “reinstatement” of the trophy. Why now? The Heisman Trust said it was because of “enormous changes in the college football landscape.” “Personally, I’m thrilled to reunite with my fellow Heisman winners and be a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Reggie Bush Gets Heisman Back

Former USC forward Vince Iwuchukwu has committed to St. John’s. He averaged 5.5 points and 3.8 boards last season. His sister will be a freshman on the USC women’s basketball team in the fall. What are the odds Rick Pitino gets more out of him than Andy Enfield? Will No. 1 overall pick cry? Yes      +700     (7/1) No         -2000   (1/20) Primary color of … Continue reading USC Notes: Some Unusual NFL Draft Bets

I’m told that in post-scrimmage conversations, USC’s coaching staff would like to add 2 defensive tackles; 1-2 offensive linemen; a wide receiver and perhaps even a tight end, if a suitable candidate is available. There even some consideration to adding another linebacker but that was a backburner issue. This certainly sounds like more activity than was projected about 4-5 weeks ago by Lincoln Riley. It’s … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Post-Spring Needs Change

There was a club basketball showcase over the weekend and during a game, you know what a couple coaches said? That a coach of one of top five high school programs in California was already upset from dealing with Eric Musselman. I didn’t take their word for it, so I checked with someone who has known the high school coach for years to check it … Continue reading USC Notes: Coaches Trying Hard For Wide Receiver

USC got a commitment Sunday from Florida State cornerback Greedy Vance. Vance appeared in all 14 games with five starts last season and recorded 18 tackles, one interception and three pass breakups. He was competing to play nickel back at Florida State spring practice. It shows USC’s coaching staff isn’t as confident as some fans regarding the secondary. Wright did not participate in spring practice … Continue reading Morning Buzz: A Lot Going On At USC

I’m trying to remember when a spring game really mattered at USC. The day before the 2003 spring game, Pete Carroll named Matt Leinart the starting quarterback. Leinart then looked average in the spring game. Did it mean anything for the fall? Nope. But with a marquee program like USC, the hype sometimes becomes so overwhelming, a spring game can either confirm or contradict it. … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Some Spring Game Thoughts