Did you see former USC trustee Tom Barrack posted a $250 million bond today at his court hearing? That doesn’t happen at every university. The way USC doesn’t really play any one in non-conference games outside of Notre Dame make me feel some nostalgia with this USC-Alabama photo from 1977. This was the same season USC also played Texas A&M. Here is the Yankees’ roster … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column, Part II

Today’s column will be in part in two parts: The history part will come later. I view Kedon Slovis signing an NIL deal with Klutch Sports (of LeBron James fame) as a riskier move for the company than others probably do. I don’t think Slovis is a slam-dunk NFL star QB and there are a lot of questions to be answered athletically. Not to mention … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC announced it will sell tickets “near the student section” to recent graduates from the Class of 2020 and 2021 for the same prices as student-section tickets ($200). If I were a recent graduate, I would like this idea. It also reveals, to be fair, the desperation facing the athletic dept. in generating enthusiasm for a football team that does not excite its fan base, … Continue reading USC Selling Recent Graduates Seats At Student-Section Prices

Oklahoma and Texas are reportedly interested in joining the SEC. This opens up a lot of possibilities. Will the Pac-12 get involved? Texas is believed to be interested in a lot of options, including going independent? Kedon Slovis and Drake London will represent USC at Pac-12 Media Day on Tuesday. Here’s the full list: 2021 Pac-12 Football Media Day – Attendees & Participants  School Head … Continue reading USC Notes: Texas, Oklahoma To SEC?

First off, you will get a better picture of the madness that exists within USC football if you read this. Meanwhile, the silence from USC regarding the arrest/indictment of trustee Thomas Barrack is deafening. Not a single comment yet from Rick Caruso, Carol Folt or the university. Here’s Barrack talking at USC (with actor Rob Lowe, of course) about the Middle East and getting his … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Can Change Really Happen?

There is a segment of USC fans, not to mention a perception created by the athletic dept., that no one is more cutting edge than USC when it comes to NIL, endorsements and social media. But look what Nick Saban said today about his new QB, Bryce Young. “Our QB has already approached ungodly numbers, and he hasn’t even played yet. If I told you … Continue reading USC Is Not Center Of NIL Universe?