USC defensive lineman Tyrone Taleni will be able to play for the first time this season. He was one of USC’s most underrated players last season but has been out because of a plantar fascia injury. Hey, Trojans! I hope you'll stop by Town and Gown at 3pm to celebrate the installation of @USC accomplished provost, Andrew Guzman.https://t.co/Epg9Ik8l96 — Carol Folt (@PresidentFolt) September 21, 2023 … Continue reading USC Gets A Welcome Addition

I was a guest on Petros and Money yesterday discussing Lincoln Riley and the suspension of a reporter. You can listen here and the interview takes place midway through Hour 1. Will Colorado have a Top 50 recruiting class in 2024? Yes       -140 No         +100 Note: Rankings according to 247Sports. Will Colorado have a Top 10 recruiting class in 2025? Yes        -180     (5/9) … Continue reading USC Notes: Deion Sanders Keeps Dominating Conversation

With USC three games into the season, I checked in with a Pac-12 head coach for some views on the Trojans’ offense. “I think they are better from a receiver standpoint than last season,” the coach said. “Their slot receivers are really good (Zacariah Branch, Mario Williams, Tahj Washington).” Where is there a weakness? “Their (offensive) guards are not great,” the coach said. “That’s a … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Does USC Offense Have Weak Spot?

Linebacker Mason Cobb is finally expected back after being out three weeks with an injury. When is USC going to actually start Cobb and Eric Gentry in a game? It’s going to vital to get them both healthy and playing for the final six games of the regular season. Odds to win PAC-12 Conference 2023 USC 2/1 Oregon 3/1 Washington 3/1 Utah 15/2 (+750) Oregon … Continue reading USC Notes: Will This Be The Week Linebacker Corps Is Healthy?

You know what else is shameful about the suspending of a reporter. The reaction of the fanboy media. Or rather the non-reaction. Look at their twitter accounts. They have completely ignored the issue, which is awful because they might find themselves suspended one day for no real reason. They are also showing no support at all for a colleague. It’s cowardly to say the least. … Continue reading Where Did The Fanboys Go?

This really takes the biscuit, as the English would say. One of the things USC cited to reporter Luca Evans that was against their rules was referring to university president Carol Folt as “Carol” at a press conference. Are you kidding me? Are we supposed to kneel or curtsy in Folt’s presence as well? As I write this, I’m reminded Tim Tessalone complained that I … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Calling Carol Folt By Her First Name Could Get You Suspended