Los Angeles Country Club just staged the U.S. Open. Remember in 2019, a group of business leaders and USC alumni mounted a behind-the-scenes campaign against Rick Caruso’s bid to join the country club in retaliation for the dismissal of business school dean Jim Ellis, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Caruso withdrew his application. The U.S. Open was considered a disappointment in terms of atmosphere. There … Continue reading USC Notes: Fans In Short Supply At U.S. Open

There is still no agreement on the Pac-12 media rights deal. By agreement, I mean the media doesn’t agree on what will happen. “(The Pac-12) would have to cobble a lot of pieces together in order to get (as much TV money per-team as the Big 12),” said John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal. His podcast partner, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post … Continue reading Pac-12 Media Deal Reporting Remains Contradiction

I spoke to a university administrator who has an office at the Bovard Administration Building (like Carol Folt) about the USC president’s strong support for a new soccer stadium. “There are some issues that you can say are pet projects or things important to her,” the administrator said. “One is sustainability issues. Another is Title IX. “You can really see examples of both on campus. … Continue reading It’s Clear What Carol Folt Priorities Are At USC

Whenever USC announces a project like the new $38 million soccer stadium, I hear from people in the athletic dept. who are being told to cut their budget or that there is no money to do certain things right now. Of course, $38 million is a snip when it has the total backing of Carol Folt. No worries about the Pac-12 cutting $4-6 million to … Continue reading New Stadium Overcomes Belt Tightening

USC announced plans to break ground on a $38 million dollar soccer stadium later this year that will seat 2,500 for games. It will also be the home for lacrosse games. The stadium will replace the existing field which is on the corner of Hoover and 30th streets. It will be called Rawlinson Stadium after the family of Los Angeles philanthropist Joseph Rawlinson, who was … Continue reading USC To Build 2,500-Seat Soccer Stadium

Before USC hired Mike Bohn, it offered the job to Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte, who turned it down. Here is what Del Conte, who will be mentioned again by some publications, told reporters today. “I have no interest in any other job,” he said. “Who you work for matters. I work for an incredible president who is taking Texas to new heights. I’m … Continue reading USC Notes: Athletic Director Candidate Says Not Interested