Does a segment of USC fans realize that they trust the judgment of someone from Muleshoe, Texas, regarding the future of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry? After investigating the state of the series Monday in a column for Sports Illustrated, Pat Forde came to this conclusion Tuesday about USC: “The school is chiseling away at its athletic identity, little by little.” This is what happens when … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC “Chiseling” Away At Identity

The future of the USC-Notre Dame series is starting to get more attention and now Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated has weighed in. Forde reports Notre Dame wants a long-term extension but USC wants to only extend the deal one year. He says USC is reluctant because of “the uncertainty of the future College Football Playoff format” and the travel involved with the Big Ten … Continue reading The USC-Notre Dame Series Pressure Is Building

Lane Kiffin said in a recent podcast that when he was at USC, only 30 percent of the students knew who he was. Is that bad? I don’t know if he is accurate but back when he was at USC, he wasn’t exactly a people person. He is more engaging now and seems to care more about being a popular personality. He was younger at … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Lane Kiffin-Lincoln Riley Comparison

It was overshadowed by Lincoln Riley’s salary a couple days ago, but Jen Cohen’s $3.1 million salary in 2023 was more than athletic directors at Texas, Ohio State, Alabama and Michigan made in 2024. Now if only USC got the results for that salary. I make the comparison because Cohen is getting paid enough to make some big decisions. So why doesn’t she just tell … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Outpays Football Powerhouses

USC held its graduation ceremony Thursday night at the Coliseum. It was an odd atmosphere for those used to the traditional Friday morning ceremonies on campus. But Carol Folt wanted to lock down access to the event, which is easier to do at the Coliseum. This was the scene Thursday evening as students and families made their way from campus to the Coliseum. They called … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC coach Lincoln Riley was credited with a little more than $11.5 million in total compensation for the 2023 calendar year, the school’s new federal tax returns show according to USA Today. The document also showed Riley has the benefit of a housing loan that has a balance due of $3.43 million. Athletic director Jennifer Cohen was credited with “nearly $3.1 million in total compensation from … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Paid $11.5 Million In 2023