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

What happens first? Mike Bohn speaks to the media or puts his South Bay home on the market? Continue reading USC Notes: A Bohn Betting Pool

Joelle Trepagnier, the daughter of former USC basketball player Jeff Trepagnier and ex-Trojan sprinter Malika Edmonson, had a big day at the California State Track and Field championships. The Culver City High School sprinter won the 200 meters (23.62); ran a 52.11-second anchor lap to give the Centaurs the victory in the 4×400 relay and finished second in the 400 meters with a time of … Continue reading USC Notes: Big Win For Legacy

USC loves to hire professional consultants. There was Korn Ferry, which was used when Steve Sarkisian was hired as football coach. Max Nikias hired Brill Neumann to hire an athletic director, although he just went with Lynn Swann on the recommendation of booster Wayne Hughes. Carol Folt used Turnkey ZRG to hire Coach Bohn. Now we have another player: Huron Consulting Group, which is based … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Keeps Consultants Happy