About a dozen members of the 1972 USC team attended the Salute to Troy for a 50th anniversary recognition of the 12-0 team. That’s a poor showing for what is arguably the best team in USC history. I spoke to a few players who didn’t go and got a common response: The cost of the tickets was an issue especially for those bringing family members … Continue reading A 50th Anniversary Celebration Fizzles

The first of the commitments from the weekend has gone public: Three-star offensive tackle Amos Talalele announced he is committed to USC. Talalele committed to Cal two weeks ago but has now switched to USC, which shows that USC can still dominate Cal. It also shows USC is still taking three-star linemen. Continue reading Three-Star Lineman Flips To USC

Since jersey numbers was a big topic over the weekend, let me just update everyone that quarterback Caleb Williams has still not made a deal with wide receiver Michael Jackson to wear the No. 13. Lincoln Riley told Williams it was his responsibility to get Jackson to relinquish the number. The season-opener is Sept. 3 so Williams has about 10 weeks to reach an agreement. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What’s Latest On Caleb Williams’ Jersey Number?

While the Salute to Troy took place at Cromwell Field last night, the crazier scene was at the Coliseum. That’s where the recruits and families visiting this weekend were as they did the requisite photo shoots for Instagram, etc. Some of the recruits have probably done 10 photo shoots at USC but that’s the game these days. USC had former players Marcus Allen, Willie McGinest, … Continue reading Recruiting Weekend At Coliseum

The news at Saturday night’s Salute to Troy was that wide receiver Jordan Addison will wear No. 3, which was retired after Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy. Mike Bohn said Palmer gave permission for Addison to wear No. 3. But that’s really irrelevant. USC needs to decide if a number is retired or not — no exceptions. But it can’t because all it does … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Breaks Tradition . . . Again

Is USC going to get a commitment this weekend? It has six players ranked No. 1 at their respective positions and seven five-star prospects. I’m sure the fanboys will let us know ASAP. I mentioned John Parkinson designed seven buildings at USC, including the student union below. This is considered the best example of Italian Renaissance architecture on the USC campus. But who designed the … Continue reading USC Saturday Notes: A Big Weekend Continues