Raymond Pulido, a four-star offensive lineman from Apple Valley High School, committed to Alabama today. USC didn’t offer Pulido a scholarship, which seems strange if the Crimson Tide wanted him. Miami, Michigan, Mississippi and Tennessee were among those who did offer Pulido. So you either have to trust USC’s judgment or Alabama’s judgment. Either way, Saban’s amassed a large group of offensive line commits for … Continue reading Nick Saban Pulls Offensive Lineman Out Of Apple Valley

Former USC QB Jaxson Dart completed 14 of 17 passes for 207 yards and 2 TDs today in Mississippi’s scrimmage. His competition, Luke Altmyer, was 13 of 20 for 126 yards and an interception. Lane Kiffin criticized both QBs. “I thought the first two guys [Dart and Altmyer] didn’t play great and took too many sacks — even though we’re not hitting them, that would’ve … Continue reading Jaxson Dart Shines In Scrimmage

Korey Foreman attended practice today but was not dressed in pads. Lincoln Riley said Foreman had a minor injury. Earlier in the week, Riley said Foreman had a “previous commitment” when he missed two practices. “We expect him back in the next few days,” Riley said. Tight end Jude Wolfe underwent surgery and will miss the first part of the season, according to Riley. Riley … Continue reading USC Injury Update

USC often reminds its fans that it doesn’t always know best. Let’s remember two years ago when it basically dismantled the alumni clubs and wanted everything (money) funneled directly to the university. I was reminded of this when thinking about how if you donated money to BLVD, 50 percent would go to the general fund. So you might give money for football and less than … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

With all the successful business people from USC in Southern California, why didn’t the athletic dept. simply partner up with some of them for its NIL needs? Instead, it wanted its own in-house operation with inexperienced people running it. I raise this for the people who think Mike Bohn and Brandon Sosna had a golden touch with everything. When you have the power of USC, … Continue reading USC Notes: So Many Questions?

USC QB Caleb Williams is the second-favorite to win the Heisman Trophy according to BetOnline. Ahead of even Bryce Young, the defending Heisman winner. Here are the odds: CJ Stroud +300 Caleb Williams +350 Bryce Young +500 Devin Leary +2500 Tyler Van Dyke +2500 Will Anderson Jr. +2500 Bijan Robinson +3300 Jaxson Dart +5000 Continue reading Caleb Williams Already Ahead In Heisman Race