UPDATED: What a wait. It came after an interminible 40-minute wait thanks to a endless pre-announcement show from 247 that revealed next to nothing. There was a twist as Ryan Pellum made the announcement by showing his baby son wearing a USC shirt. Ryan Pellum, the wide receiver at Long Beach Millikan, should commit at 2 p.m. PT. Naturally, it is getting stretched out and … Continue reading Ryan Pellum Commits To USC
I know for many fans, recruiting is always the most important issue, especially in June. Some fans would rather finish No. 1 in the recruiting rankings than in the College Football Playoff, to update an old joke I used to tell. This is a better question: Has USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch incorporated any new schemes for this season? I’ve heard from a couple of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Time To Upgrade Defensive Schemes
USC should pick up at least two commitments this week, on Monday and Tuesday, as wide receiver Ryan Pellum of Long Beach Millikan and safety Marquis Gallegos of Sierra Canyon will announce their decisions. Frankly, USC should be able to get whoever it wants from Millikan and Sierra Canyon, so at least it is protecting its base. Here’s the week ahead of announcements: Monday: Wide … Continue reading Another Busy Week For Recruiting
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
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
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
