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. I sometimes forget how much I live rent-free in the heads of some people at USC. Last night, though, another reminder, as USC basketball put out this tweet, … 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

Five-star QB Dylan Raiola has reportedly canceled a visit to Georgia. If his interest in Georgia has waned, it leaves Nebraska and USC as Raiola’s top two choices. As usual, the intriguing aspect is whether Raiola would actually come to USC to challenge another five-star (Malachi Nelson) to be the successor to Caleb Williams. Also: The winner of this QB derby would make their first … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Recruiting Target May Spurn Georgia

I’m encouraged by some of the defensive transfers USC added recently. But I’m still going to wonder how the defense is going to do if some major changes aren’t being made. So far, the strengh workouts look the same. I haven’t heard anything yet about practices being different this spring. These are two areas where adjustments need to be made to significantly impact the defense … Continue reading Where Are The USC Defensive Changes?

Actor James Hong, a USC graduate, turns 94 today. Hong, who has appeared in more than 600 TV and film roles, studied civil engineering at USC and worked for L.A. County as a road engineer for seven years before becoming a full-time actor. And he is in the Oscar-nominated film, Everything Everywhere All at Once. Last year, he got a star on the Hollywood Walk … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Go Jump In A Stream