USC women’s track-and-field, which won the national title 2 of the past 3 years, only had one athlete score points at the NCAA championships today. The Trojans finished tied for 30th in the team standings as Jasmine Jones’ second-place finish was worth all 8 points. Now ordinarily, I might criticize such a showing, but there were mitigating circumstances. With COVID-19 eligibility rules that allowed athletes … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Track Pays Price For Stacking Roster

Rick Caruso and Karen Bass will face off in November for the L.A. Mayor’s race. Caruso received 42 percent of the vote while Bass received 37 percent in Tuesday’s primary election. You know who wins come November? USC. In the end, isn’t that how it always works in politics? The most powerful always come out ahead. Caruso and Bass both have strong ties to USC. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: It’s A USC Win In L.A. Mayor’s Race

Gwen Stefani performed with the USC and UCLA bands this weekend at the opening night of the Hollywood Bowl’s summer season. I can’t say much for the UCLA band but the UCLA cheerleaders outdid the USC song girls during this performance. Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC-UCLA Bury Hatchet For One Night

A couple days ago it said UCLA was better than USC. Now this: Oops! USC Football puts out a Memorial Day message with Chinese fighter jets in their graphic. pic.twitter.com/Ocn3WSPbjX — Food For Thought (@justfoodtothink) May 30, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Social Media Strikes Again!

I spoke to a donor who spent some time around Carol Folt during graduation week and said the USC president exuded more confidence than ever. “She’s having a good year, that’s the impression conveyed,” the donor said. “She was proud of hiring Lincoln Riley but really there was a lot of talk and anticipation about Rick Caruso becoming mayor and how USC will benefit from … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Lot Of Confidence From Power Circles

WINNERS Jacobe Covington The Washington cornerback transferred to USC. He had four tackles and a sack in five games last season for the Huskies. Lincoln Riley I wonder if the USC coach knows Dave Roberts is a Bruin. James Hong A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a new hit movie (Everywhere All At Once) at age 93. Jim Mora Has second child … Continue reading USC Winners And Losers Of The Week