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Morning Buzz: USC Can Only Take 16 Players And Do Package Deals

I keep questioning this idea USC has a hard-and-fast rule to take only 16 players in its next recruiting class, per Chad “Charmin” Bowden because he said the class lacks quality. Case in point: The Trojans just received a commitment from three-star linebcker Dylan Wafle committed Monday. Obviously a package deal because he is the younger brother of five-star phenom Luke Wafle. So that means … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Can Only Take 16 Players And Do Package Deals

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Morning Buzz: It’s Camp Season But How Many Lucky Prospects Will USC Take?

It’s time for summer camp season at USC and prospects are coming to USC. When I see the prospects, though, I keep wondering how many USC will actually take given that Chad Bowden intends to take only 16 freshmen next year. I’m still not convinced that is the case, especially if some top prospects decide late in the game they might want to come to … Continue reading Morning Buzz: It’s Camp Season But How Many Lucky Prospects Will USC Take?

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

USC pitcher Ben Cushnie has entered the transfer portal. He pitched 22 innings last season and had a 1.64 ERA with 13 strikeouts. Another pitcher, Garren Rizzo, who pitched only nine innings before getting injured, entered the portal. Freshman pitcher Jake Sekany, who redshirted, entered the portal this morning. Garrett had been hired with a lot of fanfare by Carol Folt. The faculty had been … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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USC Morning Buzz: Football Makes Hire; A National Honor For Baseball

USC generated a lot of publicity Wednesday for hiring a Director of AI. I’m just not sure why. The “first-of-its-kind position” in the sport will build AI models to identify competitive advantages in everything from game planning to scouting. There are other programs doing this too but they just don’t call the person doing it “Director of AI.” As someone told me yesterday, “if it’s … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Football Makes Hire; A National Honor For Baseball

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How Are USC-Ohio State Tickets Selling?

How are those USC-Ohio State tickets that went on sale yesterday selling? Well, only three sections that were available Tuesday are no longer available today: Sections 213-215. Those sections are in the end zone and were sold for $225. All the other available sections remains pretty “available” with nosebleed seats still ripe for the picking at the low price of $300! Continue reading How Are USC-Ohio State Tickets Selling?

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USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Made Almost $12 Million In 2024

Lincoln Riley made nearly $12 million in 2024 according to USC’s federal tax records and went 7-6 that season. That means Riley earned about $1.7 million per victory. This isn’t exactly earth shattering news given that Riley signed a 10-year, roughly $100 million contract but it does provide a specific number. And it means he is making even more in 2026. One would think Riley … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Made Almost $12 Million In 2024

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