A memorial service for running back C.R. Roberts will be held at USC’s Tutor Campus Center (TCC 450) on Saturday, August 4th at 10 a.m. A reception will be held at 11:30 a.m. But he did repeat the emerging spin that new suitors are suddenly courting the Pac-12. “The longer we wait for our media deal the better our options are,” he said. There was … Continue reading Pac-12 Media Day/Friday Column Supplement

Lincoln Riley gave a professional performance at Pac-12 media day. He broke out some cliches and didn’t say anything crazy. Which is what you would expect at a media day. Here are some select quotes: “You can’t do everything in one year. You can make dramatic changes, but not everything.” On the difference of being in Year 2 at USC: “We’re not focused on the … Continue reading Lincoln Riley’s Pac-12 Media Day Highlights

USC allowed fans to make online reservations today for spots to tailgate on campus before football games. The system crashed in about 15 minutes. Not disclosed: The salaries of defensive analysts Clancy Pendergast and Greg Burns, who are both former USC assistants. Let me just say if USC was forced to reveal its staff salaries, people would be aghast. For example, Donte Williams makes more … Continue reading USC Notes: Tailgate Reservations System Crashes

USC was picked to win the Pac-12 in the preseason media poll of 36 media members who cover the league. The Trojans received 25 of the 36 first-place votes. Here is the full poll: Following are the results of the preseason media poll (points 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 with first-place votes in parentheses):    Total Points 1.  USC (25) 413 2.  Washington (4) 367 3.  Utah (6) 359 4.  … Continue reading USC Picked To Win Pac-12 In Preseason Poll

We are 24 hours from my least favorite day of the year: Pac-12 media day. I didn’t like it when it was it was held at a hotel near LAX; or at tourist traps (Universal Studio, Sony Pictures Studios, Hollywood and Highland); or in Las Vegas. It’s always the same. A preseason poll where the favorite is picked to win the conference; a commissioner’s statement … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Worst Day Of The Year

Five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews of Lilburn, Ga., committed to Tennessee. His other finalists were Georgia, Clemson, and USC. He is ranked the No. 1 “athlete” in the Class of 2024 by Rivals. USC was considered a long shot so it was no surprise. Next up: Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa announces his commitment on Sunday. Ohio State, USC and Notre Dame are the finalists. Continue reading Five-Star Wide Receiver Commits To Tennessee