If you read my column yesterday, you know I wasn’t too worried about the “deadline” for Caleb Williams to enroll and participate in spring practice. Let’s just review some possibilities: Williams enrolled and USC did not announce it. Hardly implausible given the way USC limits information more and more these days. Williams is being given a loophole to delay making a decision and still participate … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Where Do Things Stand With Caleb Williams?

The big day is finally here for Caleb Williams to announce his decision on which school he will play for next season. Right? Williams can’t possibly go past today, which is the final day to enroll in classes at USC and participate in spring practice. Right? There can’t be some type of waiver he could get to extend the deadline. Right? A couple months ago, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Johnny Thompson, a Class of 2023 tailback from Oaks Christian, decommitted from USC tonight. Thompson committed to USC last fall and it raises some questions about Donte Williams’ recruiting that I will address tomorrow morning. Thompson has been recruited heavily by Oregon recently. Here is his statement, which mentions Williams. Continue reading Tailback Decommits From USC

The deadline for Caleb Williams is tomorrow if he wants to participate in spring practice. But it’s also the deadline for any offensive/defensive linemen and linebackers. Sources in the McKay Center tell me USC coaches plan on taking more transfers in the spring so it’s not a make-or-break thing to participate in spring drills. It will depend on the quality of the players available. But … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: More Transfers Expected After Deadline

This was making the rounds today as proof USC is getting Caleb Williams. I wouldn’t put much stock in this. It’s not a unique name and it could be some random freshman. USC is the favorite to land Williams. But this isn’t the proof. Interesting USC Student Name ✌️ pic.twitter.com/hFcuKgKiVZ — Hollywood Lincoln (@LASportsFanatic) January 26, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading It’s Caleb Williams Silly Season

It’s easy to lose track about USC’s transfers but I spoke to a Pac-12 head coach about Colorado cornerback Mekhi Blackmon. “What you have to realize is Colorado had no pass rush last season, so they probably had two of the best corners in the Pac-12 with Blackmon and (Christian) Gonzalez. “I think he’s better than anyone USC has coming back from last season.” That’s … Continue reading A Transfer Portal Evaluation