Francis Mauigoa, a four-star offensive tackle that some of the fanboys predicted would go to USC, committed to Miami today. This is a real blow to the offensive line recruiting because when the USC fanboys are sucking up to a recruit, it means USC really wanted him. Mauigoa is just the latest top lineman to reject the Trojans. Mauigoa also considered Tennessee and Alabama. By … Continue reading USC Loses Another Top Offensive Line Recruit
USC coaches finally spoke out about the Trojans’ move to the Big Ten. Lincoln Riley said USC is “always putting our student athletes first.” I would say putting athletes first is second to the $100 million in Big Ten TV money. Lindsay Gottlieb said athletes will have “exposure and competition from coast.” That will be apparent when her basketball team makes that Penn State-Rutgers road … Continue reading USC Coaches On Big Ten Move
The Big Ten Conference has done something unusual: Unite USC and UCLA fans. If USC had gone to the Big Ten alone, UCLA fans would be livid. If UCLA had gone alone, USC fans would be indignant. But the fan bases can put aside their tribalism for a little while, as they partner for their big move. They need each other at the moment to … Continue reading Big Ten Move Unites USC/UCLA Fans
Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer believes USC and UCLA to the Big Ten will help the Midwestern schools in recruiting. “Now you’re going to see the floodgates open up in (recruiting),” Meyer said. “Now those families (in Southern California) will be able to watch their sons play.” Some conference realignment doesn't make a lot of sense. @UCLAAthletics and @USC_Athletics to the @bigten is not … Continue reading Urban Meyers Predicts Big Ten Recruiting Boom In L.A.
USC is going to pat itself on the back for its move to the Big Ten although it only happens if Fox Sports wants it to happen. But the knives are already out for USC president Carol Folt in this column by John Canzano. Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Carol Folt Gets Dragged On Big Ten Move
A Big Ten Conference coach said this morning the conference conveyed it would like to expand to 20 teams and one of those teams to be Notre Dame. That’s the pie-in-the-sky vision. We’ll see. The Pac-12 Board of Directors met this morning and authorized the conference to explore all expansion options. Does that mean BYU and San Diego State are on the table? If you … Continue reading Big Ten Wants 20 Members
