The San Marino-estate that was home to USC presidents for nearly 50 years is being listed by the university for $24.5 million, according to Mansion Global. Current USC president Carol Folt did not want to live in the residence and USC bought her a house in Santa Monica for $8.6 million. Remember how USC said Folt could not live in the San Marino house because … Continue reading USC Lists Presidential Estate For $24.5 Million

It got lost in the shuffle but I thought it was weird Tuesday night that a White House statement said a student involved in the Varsity Blues scandal was attending USC and had a 3.9 grade-point average. Was USC that crass to allow a student admitted under shady circumstances to remain in school? I wouldn’t put it past USC but still . . . But … Continue reading Plot Thickens In USC Pardon Scandal

By the time his contract expires next year, Larry Scott will have been paid about $50 million by the Pac-12 Conference. Talk about stealing. That doesn’t include the private jet that would fly him to a small Bay Area airport near his house on Saturday nights. He would often leave games at halftime so he could fly home earlier. Or the $7 million in rent … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Pac-12’s $50 Million Mistake

Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott is on his way out, according to Sports Business Daily. The Pac-12 CEO’s made the decision tonight and Scott’s last day will be June 30. A national search for a successor will begin immediately. Here is the official conference statement: SAN FRANCISCO (Jan. 20, 2021) – The Pac-12 Conference announced today that following ongoing discussions between its governing executive committee, its presidents and … Continue reading Larry Scott Stepping Down

Former USC swim coach Dave Salo has defended ex-Trojan swimmer Klete Keller, who was arrested and charged with three counts following the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol. If convicted of violent entry, disorderly conduct and obstructing law enforcement, Keller could face up to 15½ years in prison. “He stands out as a 6-foot-6 guy in a USA jacket,” Salo told the Washington Post. “But … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Swim Coach Defends Klete Keller

Former USC swimmer Klete Keller was charged with knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building, disorderly conduct in the Capitol building and impeding law enforcement after video emerged of him in the Rotunda during last week’s riot. Keller, 38, was a Pac-10 and NCAA champion at USC. He won a relay gold medals at the 2004 Olympics and 2008 Olympics. Continue reading Klete Keller Charged In Capitol Riot