What is going on with BLVD, USC’s in-house NIL collective? I’d heard in November it was “rebranding.” It hasn’t posted on Instagram in eight weeks and hasn’t sold new gear since the USC-UCLA game. Now, a group led by Keyshawn Johnson has started The TOMMY Group, a new NIL collective that will support USC athletes. “We’re excited to be at the forefront of this movement,” … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: BLVD Awfully Quiet As Keyshawn Johnson Starts Collective

Four-star wide receiver Jason Robinson of Long Beach Poly has decommitted from USC although he is still considering the Trojans. Robinson committed to USC in Sept., 2021. Colorado, Notre Dame and Utah are among the schools recruiting Robinson. USC has informed him it might not have a scholarship available if he recommits. But this is why early commitments are often useless and it’s usually better … Continue reading Wide Receiver Decommits From USC

If USC-Oregon are going to be the two top teams in the Pac-12, do you trust the Ducks, who seem to find ways to lose a game or two each season? They lost offensive coordinagtor Kenny Dillingham and offensive line coach Adrian Klemm. Those are considerable losses, especially when you see what Dillingham did with Bo Nix. They do have some big-time Southern California recruits … Continue reading Oregon Might Be Better Bet Vs. USC Than Several Other Teams

USC has to pare about five scholarships by July 1. So how does that happen? Well, some players still might want to transfer. Especially if they don’t see much hope for playing time after spring practice. There’s also the chance someone could take a medical redshirt and no longer have their scholarship count against the limit of 85. And then Lincoln Riley can do what … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Might Have Some Cutting To Do

Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig has turned down a similar position with Notre Dame according to Pete Thamel. The sticking point was Ludwig’s buyout, which is surprising given Notre Dame’s resources. This impacts two of USC’s opponents next season. It’s probably better for Utah, especially if Cameron Rising is back at quarterback. Let’s see who Notre Dame goes after now. Continue reading Notre Dame’s Loss Is Utah’s Gain

Most conferences just complete their new TV deals and then announce something. But the Pac-12 has to put out a statement that says it will have a “successful media rights deal(s) in the very near future.” O-K. The Pac-12 is unhappy because of reports the new media rights deal might not meet expectations and even some speculation that the “four corners” schools might bolt. So … Continue reading Pac-12 Fights Back