Forget about the $100 million USC stands to make by joining the Big Ten. You know a big reason a lot of fans will cheer the odd conference move? Because they all get the Big Ten Network, so even in a worst-case scenario, a USC game will be available to all. And USC won’t be playing at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., with a … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

ESPN has named Donte Williams as one of its 45 minority coaches under 45 to watch for head-coaching jobs. I know how hard it can be to put a list together, especially with 45 coaches. But didn’t we get our fill of Williams last season? That wasn’t exactly a stellar audition. Frankly, former USC running backs coach Mike Jinks impressed me more and he actually … Continue reading ESPN Gives Donte Williams Some More Hype

I’ve almost forgotten about Graham Harrell. But West Virginia coach Neal Brown talked about Harrell at Big 12 media day. “He’s had great success at not only USC but at North Texas, as well. He’s been able to have success with different types of players and different types of offenses.” Great success at USC? I must have missed it. “Here’s what Graham has brought — … Continue reading Morning Buzz: “Great Success At USC” For Graham Harrell

Notre Dame pitcher Caden Aoki has become the first recruit of the Andy Stankiewicz Era. Aoki, who is from Huntington Beach, announced he would transfer to USC. He pitched only 9.1 innings last season before getting injured. Aoki hit .378 with 40 runs, nine home runs, 25 RBIs during his senior season at Huntington Beach. He also pitched 45.1 innings with a 9-0 record and … Continue reading USC Quick Thoughts

Four-star defensive end Braylan Shelby has narrowed his choices to USC and Texas. Shelby is from Friendswood, Texas, so will anyone be surprised if he goes to Texas? They seem to be cleaning up right now in recruiting. If he were an offensive lineman, I would definitely say he is going to Texas. Continue reading Four-Star Down To USC And Texas

With cornerback Ceyair Wright and cornerbacks coach Donte Williams in the news recently, I decided to look into how Lincoln Riley views Wright’s football-acting career. Wright met with Riley and asked him if his acting would be a problem for the coach. Riley told him as long as it did not interfere with his student-athlete responsibilities, he had no problem with his acting career. I’m … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Shows Ability To Adapt