Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott will take a 20 percent pay cut through June, according to Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News. The guy made $5.3 million in 2018, so he can afford it. Wilner reports the Pac-12 Netowrks are laying off 8 percent of their staff and Pac-12 executives are taking 10 percent cuts through June. You think if Scott took a 50 … Continue reading Larry Scott Takes A (Temporary) Pay Cut

Here are winners and losers of the week: WINNERS USC football recruiting Some of these commitments might change their mind and the class is really nothing special by traditional USC standards. But any commitments are positive news these days, especially when dealing with the Clayvirus. Carol Folt USC bought her the $8.6 million home of her dreams with an ocean view in Santa Monica and … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

Former USC tailback Sultan McCullough remains at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena. He suffered a broken shoulder, underwent surgery for abrasions on his thighs and might need a finger amputated. He did not have any internal bleeding. It is also not known at this time if he is able to walk. Continue reading Sultan McCullough Update

There was a horrible car accident today in Monrovia when an alleged street racer lost control of his Mustang and slammed into an SUV, according to police. According to several sources, the driver of the Mustang was former USC tailback Sultan McCullough. He is currently in the intensive care at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena. I’m told he was responsive tonight. For details on the … Continue reading Former USC Tailback Involved In Serious Car Crash

Imagine if USC played two home football games without fans? Even with season-ticket sales down and general attendance down, that’s still a lot of lost revenue including concessions, parking, etc. USC losing two of its six home games would be a rough way to start the season. If there is a season. The combination of the coronavirus and the clayvirus is a tough punch for … Continue reading A Game With No Fans Would Be Further Drain On USC Coffers

I hear that Carol Folt and her team were not pleased with the timing of the story on USC buying her an $8.6 million house in Santa Monica. They obviously knew the story was going to be published because Variety sought a comment on the purchase. But the timing was bad for several reasons: It occurred during the pandemic. It stepped on the announcement that … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Bad Timing For Carol Folt