USC Sunday Buzz: Deion Sanders In The News

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has brought a lot of attention to the Buffaloes. But his health has become an issue recently and he underwent emergency surgery Friday for blood clots. Some of the stories have been scary as there were reports Sanders might need his foot amputated. He underwent nine surgeries in 2021 and had two toes amputated. Sanders addressed some of his issues on … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Deion Sanders In The News

This Week’s Sign Of The Apocalypse

USC has tried to trade off the success of the Rams, Lakers and Dodgers in recent years. But I don’t know why the Dodgers are offering a Caleb Williams bobblehead. And in a bucket hat, no less. This is something USC should be doing at a game. Not the Dodgers. The Dodgers should stick to their own players. 👀✌️⚾️ @Dodgers x @CALEBcsw 8.10.23 https://t.co/gYV6SfC6fa pic.twitter.com/XQTXQUsw17 … Continue reading This Week’s Sign Of The Apocalypse

USC Saturday Buzz: A Tradition Returns With A Catch

I’m hearing the Salute to Troy football kickoff event is scheduled for August 18th. The good news is it is back in its traditional month (August) after Lincoln Riley held last year’s event in June because he wanted to combine it with a big recruiting weekend. That meant flying Marcus Allen out to the event, but he and the current Trojans spent more time at … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Tradition Returns With A Catch

The USC Friday Column Supplement

A reader emailed me today: “USC students used to swipe the UCLA banner from the Coliseum. Now two Daily Trojan guys swipe NFL jerseys and get arrested to make a headline.” And the key difference: The UCLA banner got returned. As the engines started, a voice from the airport tower told the passengers, “It has been nice having you with us. And we’ll be looking … Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC guard Drew Peterson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Miami Heat on Thursday night. An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, minimum-salary NBA deal that allows the franchise to convert the contract to a two-way contract if that change is made before the start of the regular season. A two-way contract stipulates an athlete’s salary is dependent on the league they are assigned to … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column