USC Notes: Isaiah Mobley Turns Pro; Football Top Defensive Playmaker

USC forward Isaiah Mobley has announced he will enter the NBA Draft. Significantly, Mobley said he hired an agent, which means he cannot pull out of the draft. Back in January, I wrote about a Pac-12 head coach who told me cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, a transfer from Colorado, would be USC’s best corner. Well, here’s what Lincoln Riley said Saturday about Blackmon. “He’s a very … Continue reading USC Notes: Isaiah Mobley Turns Pro; Football Top Defensive Playmaker

Josh Conerly Commits To Oregon

Five-star offensive tackle Josh Conerly of Seattle committed to Oregon tonight. The USC fanboy recruiting media was so excited all week that Conerly would be a Trojan. “I did not have my mind made up until Wednesday,” said Conerly, who said he was figuring out to choose between USC and Oregon. These are the types of guys USC needs. People assumed Lincoln Riley would get … Continue reading Josh Conerly Commits To Oregon

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Last week I mentioned how linebacker Shane Lee was the only player to stay at USC and work out over spring break. On Thursday, in the searing heat, Lee practiced with a hoodie under his pads. “I got a hoodie on, I tried to make it even harder myself. That’s the mentality that we’re trying to create here. We know it’s gonna be hard. Let’s … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: How You Know It’s Spring Practice Season

You know it’s Spring Practice season when quarterback Miller Moss says he feels he is getting a fair shot in the QB competiton. You know it’s Spring Practice season when no matter how much the offensive line struggles, you never hear some players’ names in terms of the first-team rotations. You know it’s Spring Practice season when video gets released of spectacular catches and poor … Continue reading USC Notes: How You Know It’s Spring Practice Season