USC finally released a statement today that Tom Barrack resigned from the Board of Trustees following his arrest/indictment on Tuesday. “Tom Barrack has voluntarily resigned from the USC Board of Trustees effective immediately,” the statement said. Why did he voluntarily resign? USC should have made him resign immediately. Continue reading Tom Barrack Resigns From Board Of Trustees

Thomas Barrack, a member of the USC Board of Trustees, was arrested Tuesday and charged that he unlawfully influenced the foreign policy positions of the Trump campaign and administration to advance the interests of the United Arab Emirates, the Justice Department said. The indictment also charged Barrack with obstruction of justice and making multiple false statements during a June 20, 2019, interview with federal law … Continue reading USC Trustee Arrested, Indicted

Now it can be revealed: USC sold the Seeley Mudd presidential estate in San Marino to investor/philanthropist Tianqiao Chen, according to the L.A. Times. Chen, who is originally from Shanghai, bought the estate for $25 million, which was $500,000 more than USC asked. Chen donated $115 million to Caltech for neuroscience research. In 2018, he paid $39 million for a historic mansion built for Alice … Continue reading Buyer Of Presidential Estate Revealed

I don’t really listen to Matt Leinart on football, especially USC, because he won’t criticize coaches because he doesn’t want to lose his special status/access at the McKay Center and Heritage Hall. When he goes off topic, I listen even less. But he can’t stop talking about COVID-19. Unbelievable. LA county’s latest mask mandate goes beyond current CDC and state of CA guidance even though … Continue reading Warning: Matt Leinart Talking Again

I always like hostage photos. This picture of USC “head coaches and senior staff” seems to be missing someone, but I can’t figure out who. It also seems like former Cincinnati people are the biggest bloc represented. Don’t think that’s not noticed within the athletic dept. Note Andy Enfield in the middle, no doubt stewing over the lack of a contract extension, and not next … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Picture Worth 1,000 Words

USC wants to sell the historic Freeman House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It wants $4.25 million for the Hollywood Hills house, which is a 2,884-square-foot property, that features walls made of textile blocks,. The house was valued at $687,000, according to PropertyShark. In 2019, it emerged USC allowed the house to fall into disrepair and valuable items were stolen but not reported missing for … Continue reading USC Selling Another Historic House