USC holds its Junior Day on campus today. I’m sure the 2021 recruits will get a new shtick, especially from all the Texas-centric coaches. But there is a Signing Day next week. Clay Helton and running backs coach Mike Jinks went to Dublin, Ohio, on Wednesday to visit four-star tailback Michael Drennen II. Kentucky and USC are his top two choices but the Wildcats are … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Does USC Really Need Another Tailback Or Tight End?

It looks like USC realized it has a Mater Dei problem as six coaches were there today. But again, will these guys make a recruit spurn Clemson or an SEC school? Or Oregon? Great to have #USC Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach @CoachHarrellUSC, Defensive Coordinator @CoachTOrlando, OL Coach @CoachDrev, LB Coach @CoachJNansenUSC, WR Coach @kearycolbert and DB Coach @CoachGregBurns at workouts again this morning! #Monarchs #FightOn pic.twitter.com/DVsH2iEOGN … Continue reading USC Playing Catch-Up In Recruiting

I already know a long-time season-ticket-holder who called the ticket office to find out where they can upgrade their seats with all the cancellations they anticipate. Continue reading Ticket Vultures Circle

Did people suddenly forget the Holiday Bowl, which was barely four weeks ago? I keep hearing how great things are happening at USC as if Iowa never beat USC, 49-24. I’m actually concerned Kedon Slovis, the shining light of the football program, won”t make it past the Alabama game. Then what? The biggest concern I have, though, is USC wins just enough games to retain … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Some readers tell me they have gotten their USC season-ticket renewal in the mail. With a deadline of March 6 to renew. That has to be one of the easiest deadlines to ignore since you know there is not going to be any increase in ticket sales and very likely a decrease. So what are you going to do? Continue reading Did You Get Your Season-Ticket Renewal?

USC now has five coaches with ties to the state of Texas. Graham Harrell, Mike Jinks, Craig Naivar and John David Baker are from Texas. Todd Orlando coached at Houston and Texas before USC. There is nothing wrong with having coaches from Texas, especially if they are better than their predecessors. But it does show the mercenary aspect and desperation surrounding USC football. Everything being … Continue reading USC Coaching Staff Shows Desperate Nature Of Program