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

For nearly two years, I’ve been writing about the campaign to get actor James Hong a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Well, it happened today. Hong, 93, received his star following a campaign that was started by actor Daniel Dae Kim (Hawaii Five-0), who helped raise the $55,000 necessary for the star. Remember, Hong, who has appeared in more than 600 TV and film … Continue reading James Hong Gets Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star!

USC defeated Florida State, 3-1, to win its fifth national title in beach volleyball. The Trojans finished 37-1 and won 36 straight matches. The news was not as good for the women’s water polo team, which lost to Stanford, 10-7, in the NCAA championship today. Continue reading USC Wins NCAA Beach Volleyball Title

Here’s some numbers on USC’s admissions: There were 8,198 students admitted in the Class of 2026. The acceptance rate was 11.88 percent. It was 12.42 percent in 2021 and 15.8 percent in 2020. Total applicants were approximately 69,000. There was a school-record 71,000 last season. 38 percent of admitted students were from California. The average unweighted GPA was 3.91. The number of international students increased … Continue reading USC Admissions Class Comes Into Focus

Sooner or later, you knew Lynn Swann would pop up at the Masters. Here he is with his wife at the 18th green watching Rory McIllroy finish his round. Golf is king! #Steelers legend Lynn Swann with close-up look at Rory McElroy’s hole-out on 18! pic.twitter.com/cxFUWNBZpm — Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) April 10, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Lynn Swann Makes His Appearance