It might only be the first week of June, but I’m already tired of seeing all the lists that mark the dog days of college football offseason. Best players, toughests units, roughest schedules. So much over analysis. But why don’t you see many stories that analyze coaching? Because it might offend someone, namely the coaches. I wrote about USC’s coaching staff extensively last season, especially … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

A few interesting things going around the USC campus . . . Willow Bay’s name has been seriously floated as an interim president. She is the dean of the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. You might know her better as the former host of NBA Inside Stuff. Her husband is Robert Iger, the CEO of Walt Disney Co., who is reportedly worth about $100 … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What’s Being Discussed On Campus?

Photo/Daily Trojan John Manly, an attorney representing several alleged victims of former USC doctor George Tyndall, was unimpressed with Rick Caruso’s statement Thursday that the Board of Trustees hired O’Melveny & Myers to conduct an independent investigation into improper conduct and reporting failures at the student health center. “USC has actually hired a law firm whose lawyers have represented Harvey Weinstein and Donald Trump to “thoroughly” … Continue reading How Is The USC Crisis Fallout Going?

Talk about timing! USC announced today Rick Caruso was elected as chair of the Board of Trustees, succeeding John Mork. Today was the annual business meeting of the board, and it could not have come at a better time. Caruso is the face the trustees want to lead the board during a crisis. He served on the Coliseum Commission, L.A. Police Commission and was a … Continue reading Rick Caruso Elected Chair Of USC Board Of Trustees

We don’t even know when Max Nikias is stepping down yet but who will replace him as interim president? Here’s the speculation going around campus: Could it be his No. 2 Michael Quick, who is provost and senior vice president for academic affairs? But I’ve been waiting for Quick to take some hits from the recent scandals because he is so closely associated with Nikias. … Continue reading USC Needs An Interim President

With its national title in women’s water polo, USC is No. 6 in the Directors’ Cup, which gives points for each NCAA sport. USC has 735.50 points. Interestingly, UCLA is No. 5 with 876 points. Men’s and women’s track; Baseball along with men’s and women’s golf are still to be added to the standings. Stanford, as usual, is No. 1 in the standings with 1,194 … Continue reading USC Currently Sixth In Directors’ Cup Standings