There was a lively crowd at the Galen Center for USC’s 77-64 victory over UCLA. The students were lined up around the block more than an hour before tipoff and USC celebrities were in sight as Caleb Williams and Rick Caruso took selfies with fans. Imagine the crowd Caruso would draw if he were mayor? Did anyone see Carol Folt and her bodyguard? The Galen … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC is recruiting five-star Class of 2024 QB Dylan Raiola since he decommitted from Ohio State. The question is whether Raiola would seriously entertain USC? He obviously knows USC has five-star QB Malachi Nelson of Los Alamitos coming in this fall. “The offense (Riley) runs and the way he develops people, it’s about how he gets playmakers the ball from a quarterback and play-calling standpoint,” … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Could USC Line Up Back-To-Back 5-Star QBs?

Former USC wide receiver Gary Bryant is expected to visit UCLA today. Bryant is also strongly considering Arizona and Miami. So the odds are pretty good USC will see Bryant next season. Imagine if USC plays UCLA and the Bruins’ starting receivers are Kyle Ford and Bryant? But will incoming freshman quarterback Dante Moore be the one throwing passes to them? Continue reading USC Might Face Receiving Duo In Crosstown Rivalry

Mel Kiper of ESPN did his first mock draft and has USC defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu going to the Los Angeles Chargers with the 21st pick Jordan Addison is selected by the New York Giants with the 25th pick. If true, did Addison increase his draft stock by transferring to USC? I don’t think so. But he made more money than at Pitt. He probably … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Two USC Players In NFL Draft First Round

We are more than a year into Lincoln Riley’s tenure at USC and one thing seems clear: He is a better recruiter of transfers than high school players. This probably doesn’t surprise Oklahoma followers of Riley but he’s proven deft at acquiiring transfers. Do you remember this quote from Riley regarding the transfer portal? “Right now, it’s so open ended that it’s I think it’s … Continue reading Lincoln Riley As A Recruiter: It’s About The Transfers

USC loves to promote its offense, like a record 10 games with 40-or-more points last season. No mention of whether the nine games allowing 25-or-more points is a record? Or giving up 35-or-more points in six of the final eight games. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Record Season, All Right