Braxton Myers, a four-star safety-cornerback from Coppell, Texas, committed to USC this afternoon. He is a Class of 2023 prospect. USC now has the No. 8-ranked recruiting class for 2023 according to Rivals. He was also recruited by Arkansas, Florida State and LSU. Continue reading USC Gets Another Defensive Back Commitment

One thing that bothers me in the offseason: Why is it when a player transfers, they are described as a four-star or five-star recruit from when they played in high school? A lot of these guys entered the transfer portal because they couldn’t get on the field at their original school. So are they really a four-or-five star? What have they done to deserve those … Continue reading USC Notes: Here Is Something That Bothers Me

Former USC coach Pete Carroll received an honorary degree today from his alma mater, University of the Pacific. I can’t believe it took Pacific longer than USC to award Carroll an honorary degree. But Max Nikias wasn’t known for wasting time when it came to honoring someone he liked. “This was a very meaningful time, so to come back, the recognition, I’m humbled by that. … Continue reading Hail Caesar!

Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison is visiting USC. A USC player tells me there is a locker set aside for Addison, perhaps a sign of USC’s confidence although he is still supposed to visit Alabama. Lincoln Riley threw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium. USC’s Lincoln Riley throws a nice strike to Justin Turner with his ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium tonight pic.twitter.com/Yi3YE6U175 … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Yet Another Jordan Addison Update

More on card stunts. USC used to do them like this “Westwood Sucks” card stunt in the 1970’s. But it’s still something that is done around the country. Former UCLA coach Jim Mora had his second child graduate from USC today. Proud of Ryder, my second graduate of @usc @SCMensLacrosse #FightOn #CutDifferent pic.twitter.com/4YP2o6PfH9 — Jim Mora (@CoachJimMoraFB) May 13, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Among those also earning … Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement

USC bolstered its offensive line Thursday when it secured a commitment from Cooper Lovelace of Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. It’s a necessary addition but what I want to know is whether Lovelace can do more than bolster the line? USC needs some stars on the line. Not just at the skill positions. But five-stars that can come in and start right away. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column