USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

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 Involved In Serious Car Crash

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

A Game With No Fans Would Be Further Drain On USC Coffers

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

USC Morning Buzz: Bad Timing For Carol Folt

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

USC Administration Takes Pay Cuts; What About Clay Helton?

USC just announced a series of cost-cutting measures because of the coronavirus pandemic. “The President will be taking a 20 percent reduction, while the Provost, Senior Vice Presidents, and Deans will give 10 percent,” a USC statement said. What about Clay Helton and Andy Enfield? They might be the two highest-paid employees on campus. Helton is almost certainly the highest paid. Full letter below: April … Continue reading USC Administration Takes Pay Cuts; What About Clay Helton?