USC Morning Buzz: Bringing Students Back Was Necessary

Is there any surprise USC is having students on campus in the fall? Safety comes first but from a financial standpoint, it seems impossible that a school the size of USC could offer only online classes for the fall semester. There’s too much money involved. Would you want to pay $28,000 in tuition for a semester of online teaching? No way. USC needs students on … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Bringing Students Back Was Necessary

USC Announces Plans For School Year

USC announced it plans to hold an in-person fall semester that begins on Aug. 17, a week earlier than scheduled. The semester will end at Thanksgiving break, which is about two weeks earlier than normal. The move is obviously a good step forward for football. All on-campus facilities will be reconfigured to help students/faculty follow physical-distancing guidelines. USC will require face coverings on campus. Some … Continue reading USC Announces Plans For School Year

What Is A Significant Booster?

USC dealt swiftly with Marla Brown yesterday by revoking her season tickets and Trojan Athletic Fund membership. It was interesting, however, how some reports made her out to be a significant booster. You can join the TAF for $200. I don’t know how much Brown gave but my definition of significant is a little different. Wayne Hughes ($400-450 million) is a significant donor. Brian Kennedy … Continue reading What Is A Significant Booster?

USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

WINNERS USC rapid response team Carol Folt and Mike Bohn put out statements Sunday — the second for each — in an attempt to stay with current events. This might be a good time for USC to offer partial refunds of spring tuition to needy students. Just a thought. Coaching hires Ex-USC linebackers Chris Claiborne and Hayes Pullard were hired last week — Claiborne for … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

Mike Bohn Statement For USC Athletes

Mike Bohn sent out a statement tonight for the USC athletes. Here is the message we sent to our student-athletes: We unequivocally and unapologetically denounce all forms of discrimination and racism, and we will always stand in solidarity with Black student-athletes, coaches and staff members in our program and beyond. pic.twitter.com/oPpm1LPo50 — Mike Bohn (@USC_mikebohn) June 1, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Mike Bohn Statement For USC Athletes