USC Gets Alabama Middle Linebacker

Shane Lee, who played middle linebacker at Alabama the past three seasons, is transferring to USC. Lee was a non-factor the past two seasons: He had seven tackles in 2021 and three tackles in 2020. However, he did start during the 2019 season and made 86 tackles and was named freshmen All-American. If USC gets 2019 Shane Lee, good. If USC gets 2021 Shane Lee, … Continue reading USC Gets Alabama Middle Linebacker

Sunday Buzz: USC Adds Auburn Linebacker

Romello Height, a linebacker at Auburn, is transferring to USC. The good news is that is definitely a position of need. The question is how good is Height? He played in nine games last season and had 18 tackles, four quarterback hurries, no sacks and no interceptions. So USC is not getting a for-certain impact player based on what he did at Auburn. But maybe … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Adds Auburn Linebacker

USC Saturday Buzz: What Is Darwin Barlow’s Future?

It’s not logical to make comparisons between now and 15 years ago. For example, USC had Matt Leinart, Mark Sanchez and John David Booty on the roster in 2005. That wouldn’t happen today. The transfer portal has turned college football into perpetual free agency, for better or worse. And I wonder today what USC tailback Darwin Barlow thinks his role will be next season? Travis … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: What Is Darwin Barlow’s Future?

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

While everyone waits for Caleb Williams to commit at any second, let’s look at another intriguing prospect in the transfer portal who may end up a Trojan. There is a lot of buzz Oregon tailback Travis Dye, who is from Norco, could be headed home. This would be a huge pick-up for USC, but I still wonder what Dye gets out of it? He would … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Stanford Tailback Austin Jones Commits To USC

The fanboy media was in hyperdrive this morning after USC sent out a Fight On emoji on twitter, thinking it was Caleb Williams. Instead, it was Stanford tailback Austin Jones is transferring to USC. Disappointed? Jones rushed for 378 yards and two touchdowns. Is he better than Brandon Campbell or Raleek Brown? If I’m Jones, I would have gone somewhere else. But it doesn’t matter. … Continue reading Stanford Tailback Austin Jones Commits To USC