USC Morning Buzz: A Picture Worth 1,000 Words

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 Selling Another Historic House

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

Saturday Buzz: USC Sells Presidential Estate For $25 Million

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

USC Morning Buzz: Long Live NIL! Now Go Away

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

USC Names Quincy Watts New Track Coach

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

USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

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