USC Morning Buzz: Surprising Additions To Transfer Portal

Some surprising additions to the transfer portal this morning. Defensive tackle Devan Thompkins and tight end Walker Lyons have entered the portal. Thompkins had the most tackles (31) of any defensive tackles at USC this season along with three sacks. Lyons caught 20 passes for 223 yards with two touchdowns. With USC losing Lake McRee, its top two tight ends are set to depart. Some … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Surprising Additions To Transfer Portal

Jayden Maiava Re-Signs With USC

Jayden Maiava has re-signed with USC. This is a logical development but it was being watched because of the speculation about whether Husan Longstreet would return if Maiva remained at USC. Some fans actually thought Lincoln Riley would nudge Maiava out of the program so Longstreet could start next season. But you don’t give up someone who has 27 college career starts. So now it’s … Continue reading Jayden Maiava Re-Signs With USC

USC Morning Buzz: A Great Example Of How Things (Used To) Work

‘I can rest easy now that Prophet Brown has re-signed for next season. So how did USC respond when the Trojans returned four days later from South Bend? It immediately reduced ticket prices for the next two home games. Why? Because the public repeatedly asked for a reduction in ticket prices. Remember, this was during the Great Depression. If people in the athletic dept. read … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Great Example Of How Things (Used To) Work

USC Notes: Kamari Ramsey Departs; More All-America Honors

USC safety Kamari Ramsey said he will enter the NFL Draft. Ramsey missed two games because of injury this season. He didn’t have as good a season as last year but was still clearly better than whoever else could replace him. I’ve felt like Raiola was overrated but maybe he will improve in a new environment. Continue reading USC Notes: Kamari Ramsey Departs; More All-America Honors