I’m starting things a little different today. Here’s my radio interview with Dave “Softy” Mahler from KJR-950 in Seattle. You need to listen to the part where you can hear Softy ask me, “Do you think Lynn Swann would ever just step down or does he just have no soul at all? And he just feels like, you know what, they’re paying me, nobody’s watching … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

TMZ with another scoop: Olivia and 20-year-old Isabella Giannulli have decided not to return to USC for fear of bullying. They are the daughters of actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli and the most prominent figures in the case. “Our sources say the family feels certain, if the girls went back to USC, they would be “viciously bullied.” So, the decision has been made.” How will the … Continue reading Report: Lori Loughlin’s Daughters Not Returning To USC

If Lynn Swann is notoriously not involved in day-to-day operations, were there other employees who had a suspicion something might be going on? The court documents revealed an admissions official asked Donna Heinel why one of the students was not on a team? Heinel said the student was injured. USC women’s soccer coach Keidane McAlpine asked who a female student was that was allegedly on … Continue reading Was Anyone Suspicious Of Donna Heinel’s Activities?

This is turning out to be a great week for Clay Helton. Who is talking about football? No one. That’s what you want when you are incompetent. Meanwhile, it looks like Donna Heinel was even running a side business for high school coaches, counselors and administrators and used the Galen Center for workshops. Again, where was the oversight? Everyone just seems to do what they … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Privilege Knows No Limits

TMZ reported that Lori Loughlin’s daughter, Olivia Jade Giannulli, spent the night in the Bahamas on a yacht owned by Rick Caruso, chairman of the USC Board of Trustees. She was with Caruso’s daughter, Gianna. Caruso gave TMZ a statement: “My daughter and a group of students left for spring break prior to the government’s announcement yesterday. Once we became aware of the investigation, the … Continue reading No Conflicts Of Interest At USC

What will today’s scandal be at USC? USC has become a freak show. Part of it stems from the entrenched and entitled attitude that exists for a segment of the university and its well-heeled donor class. Donna Heinel and Jovan Vavic were long-time employees. Vavic did whatever he wanted and was keeping USC relevant when it came to winning NCAA titles. Heinel was the No. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Culture Change Must Come Soon