Does it matter that Lynn Swann was certain months ago USC would not have a men’s or women’s basketball team in the NCAA Tournament last weekend when he agreed to go to Virginia for an autograph show? It just shows what he thinks of HIS basketball programs. Did he ever look at the sports calendar months ago and notice USC had football, baseball, women’s water … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Lynn Swann Is Supposed To Be Guardian For USC

Wow, Lynn Swann blinked and put out a statement today on his controversial autograph show appearance. For a guy who hasn’t done an interview or newsletter on the school’s website for more than a year, Swann must see how bad it looked to go to Virginia with his dept. under federal investigation. But he was arrogant as usual. “There will always be disagreement on decisions … Continue reading Lynn Swann Feels Heat And Responds To Autograph Show Criticism

You can see a consistent logic at USC that applies at so many levels. Max Nikias ran USC like a dictator and scared many who worked there. He only cared about big donations. Michael Quick was his trusty lieutenant who never had a problem stonewalling the media, faculty or students. Lynn Swann is at golf tournaments, autograph shows and doesn’t give a damn if you … Continue reading A Lesson In USC Logic

USC Provost and Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Quick and Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and Professionalism Carol Mauch Amir will retire from their positions June 30, it was just announced. The news here is Quick’s departure. He was the right-hand man for Max Nikias and tied to the scandals that Nikias botched during the past few years like medical school dean … Continue reading Breaking: USC Administrator Michael Quick Retiring

OK, I’ve put together a list of Lynn Swann‘s confirmed visits exclusive to golf courses this year. Maybe someone can forward it to new USC president Carol Folt, in case she wants her administrators to actually work. January Augusta National Golf Club February Pebble Beach Riviera Country Club Wilshire Country Club March TPC Sawgrass April Masters (scheduled) Continue reading Lynn Swann’s Calendar

I’m hearing there is skittishness within the athletic dept. over whether the college admissions scandal will spread to others? One told me a USC employee was advised to work from home for awhile. That does not sound good. Donna Heinel was pretty much the only one who handled admissions but did anyone else know about the large sums of money she deposited into certain accounts … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes