There is a lot of chatter today throughout the Pac-12 about the transfer portal and some of it involves USC. “Does Arizona develop players better than USC?” a coach asked after the Trojans picked up three Wildcat players. The bigger issue is NIL. The word around the conference is USC can pay average transfers $200,000-$300,000. Someone high profile like wide receiver Dorian Singer would obviously … Continue reading USC Notes: Pac-12 Monday Chatter Heats Up

I spoke to an NFL scout today about new USC cornerback Christian Roland–Wallace. The scout has spent time evaluating him because there was a chance he would go to the NFL draft. “His speed is an issue,” the scout said. “All the scouts know that. He has no quick twitch. He doesn’t have long-range speed. Everything he does has to be right. He’s a good college … Continue reading Christian Roland–Wallace Evaluation

Arizona wide receiver Dorian Singer, one of the top receivers in the Pac-12, has committed to USC. He is the third Arizona player to transfer to USC, joining defensive lineman Kyon Barrs and cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace. Singer will be the marquee transfer because of his position. The question, I suppose, is whether he can make an impact like Jordan Addison or be just another receiver … Continue reading Arizona WR Dorian Singer Transfers To USC

Arizona cornerback Christian Roland–Wallace committed to USC on Sunday night. I said on Wednesday I expected USC to make a play for the Palmdale native. I wouldn’t put him on the same level as Mekhi Blackmon a year ago but he is definitely going to improve the secondary. Which begs this question? What exactly is Donte Willams doing? He’s been recruiting cornerbacks for three years … Continue reading If You Can’t Develop Corners, Go To The Portal

I have no idea if the Gametime app really has Cotton Bowl tickets for 60 percent off but the “Buy Now, Pay Later” slogan sounds a bit like Wimpy from Popeye. “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.”  Argentina native Andres Cantor on the call after they won the World Cup CHILLS 👏pic.twitter.com/wxaR24kTkO — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 18, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Notes: A Possible Cotton Bowl Deal

Coastal Carolina defensive end Josaiah Stewart committed to Michigan over USC today. Meanwhile, Elijah Hughes, a three-star defensive lineman from Arlington, Va., committed to USC over Virginia Tech on Saturday. Michigan has gotten commitments from four of the top 50 transfer portal prospects per 247Sports, including two from Pac-12 schools. Nebraska LB Ernest Hausmann (No. 1 overall) Arizona State OL LaDarius Henderson (No. 11 overall) Coastal Carolina … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Loses One, Gains One For D-Line