USC had previously announced the spring game would be April 15. Now it announced it will be at 12 p.m. Oh, and it will be the only public opportunity to see the Trojans during spring practice. All other workouts will be closed to the public. It is the first time it will not be held in the Los Angeles area. It will be interesting to … Continue reading USC Spring Game Will Be Only Practice Open To Public

When you read other spring or preseason previews, you’ll usually see Mario Williams mentioned first or maybe second among the wide receivers. But I felt like there were times last season when Williams was targeted too much and I’m not sure it’s the best plan to make him the top target next year, even though Caleb Williams is obviously comfortable throwing to him. USC will … Continue reading Who Is USC’s Featured Wide Receiver?

Here’s another publicity photo from the 1953 film, “All-American.” From the left, USC running back Al Carmichael, actress Mamie Van Doren, actor Tony Curtis and USC running back Jim Sears. So now you can say that Curtis wore a USC uniform. It’s fitting Sears always looks happy because every time I spoke to him he was happy and a great guy. Here’s a shot of … Continue reading Friday Night Column Supplement

Is this going to feel like a Big Ten weekend? With cold weather ahead, let’s start off with a snow day, or at least a snow picture. With that mind, how about a photo of some snow. Last night, though, another reminder, as USC basketball put out this tweet, which included my popular phrase, “Thanks, Enfield.” (They do read my tweets!). For the first time … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC wide receiver John Jackson has entered the transfer portal, according to analyst Mike Farrell. It’s a move that is long overdue. Jackson probably should have gone to another school out of high school. But his family has strong USC ties obviously (his grandfather was an assistant coach at USC, his dad was a star receiver) and he got his degree. But he’s only caught … Continue reading Wide Receiver John Jackson Enters Transfer Portal

I’m going to take a wild guess that there are some UCLA defensive coaches who used to coach at USC that are not happy campers at the moment. Why? Because UCLA has reportedly hired Baltimore Ravens safeties coach D’Anton Lynn as its new defensive coordinator. That means UCLA coach Chip Kelly hired a 33-year-old with no experience as a defensive coordinator over Ken Norton Jr., … Continue reading A Potentially Hostile Situation