I asked a USC coach who stood out last week during the first three spring practices, where were closed to the media and public. The immediate answer was wide receiver Dorian Singer, the transfer from Arizona. “He’s got a chance to be the top receiver on the team,” the coach said. “He’s got a relentless drive and he won’t just be happy with one-or-two touchdowns … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Stood Out In Week 1

I spoke to a USC coach who said the first three spring practices went fairly smoothly because even though there are plenty of transfer additions, it’s not like last season. “Last spring, the first practice you almost couldn’t remember everyone’s names,” the coach said. “We could have used some tape on the front of helmets (with names). This year isn’t quite the same.” Juju Watkins, … Continue reading USC Notes: A Less Hectic Spring Start

USC is hiring Greg Brown as a defensive analyst. The good part is Brown is a veteran coach and was Colorado’s defensive coordinator from 2011-12. The flip side is Brown has been like a pinball with nine jobs in the past 13 seasons. That’s never a good sign. I doubt he’s going to have much influence with Alex Grinch. But . . . here is … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Looks Like A Crutch Is Being Brought In

Don Clark gets carried on the shoulders of his players after USC’s season-opening 21-0 victory over Oregon State. USC running back Don Buford breaks free on run vs. UCLA in 1958. The Sports Arena in January, 1959, just six months before its official opening. There’s always something being filmed at USC and 1959 was no different. This is a TV movie called “You’re Only Young … Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement

Was there anything going on Thursday night? Oh, yes. Say it with us: Thanks, Enfield! Quite a showing in Las Vegas in back-to-back weeks by Lindsay Gottlieb and Andy Enfield. USC looks like an 11-seed in the NCAA Tournament after that loss to Arizona State last night. Divya Jakatdar was elected student-body president at USC last week. She might have made history as perhaps the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

There are now some forecasts five-star QB Dylan Raiola would commit to USC over Nebraska. The question is whether Raiola would be worried about the fact USC already has a five-star QB (Malachi Nelson) who just started his first spring practice for the Trojans. So I asked a Pac-12 coach who watched Raiola in Arizona last season and also observed Nelson. “They are different types … Continue reading USC 2024 QB Derby Preview