Remember how Carol Folt could not live in the Seeley Mudd Estate in San Marino because it fell into disrepair and needed retrofitting? Remember USC claimed it needed $20 million in renovations? Well, lo and behold, the USC presidential mansion just sold for $25 million to an undisclosed buyer, which is $500,000 more than the university asked. It was apparently in fine condition. So gone … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Sells Presidential Estate For $25 Million

Today is the landmark day for college athletes as NIL legislation allows endorsement deals and other ventures. Can I just say I hope every athlete earns what they deserve. Can I also say how boring I find the topic. I’m not waking up every morning wondering what every pro athlete makes and I won’t care too much about what college athletes make. I like college … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Long Live NIL! Now Go Away

Quincy Watts, an assistant coach at USC and 1992 gold medalist in the 400 meters, was named track coach at USC today. This was always the logical move. Watts, a former Trojan athlete, was an assistant for eight seasons and the natural successor to Caryl Smith Gilbert. He’s also more of a people person and should be more inclusive when it comes to the track … Continue reading USC Names Quincy Watts New Track Coach

WINNERS Caryl Smith Gilbert The national title had barely been won and she was already signed to Georgia. It was the quickest exit following an NCAA title in USC history. Here some behind-the-scenes information on her departure. The Pac-12 Finally get an expanded College Football Playoff format, no thanks to Larry Scott. Domani Jackson The USC football commit from Mater Dei won the Division 2 … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

I’m told Caryl Smith-Gilbert gave USC three weeks to make a counter-offer after being offered the Georgia job but nothing really happened. A source in Heritage Hall tells me Smith Gilbert wanted bonuses for her staff for winning the Pac-12 title last month but USC declined. The fact is Pac-12 schools, including USC, are not going to compete wit the big SEC schools in salary, … Continue reading USC Couldn’t Compete With Georgia

USC track coach Caryl Smith Gilbert has resigned to become the new track coach at Georgia. This was obviously agreed to before USC won the women’s NCAA title on Sunday. I mentioned the Georgia-Smith Gilbert link back on April 23. Georgia had to offer a good deal because Smith Gilbert secured a job at USC for her husband when she came to USC. USC assistant … Continue reading USC Track Coach Caryl Smith Gilbert Quits