The joke going around USC earlier this week was that when all athletic events were limited to only essential personnel, it meant Clay Helton would not be at football practices. There’s been a lot of coverage, justifiably, on the NCAA Tournament being canceled. But the USC women’s water polo and men’s tennis teams were ranked No. 1 in the nation and possibly lost national titles. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC announced all practices, camps, clinics and even on-and off-campus recruiting have been suspended until further notice. I already wrote it was surprising yesterday that recruits were allowed at football practice. But too much is going on to allow that to continue. “Our hearts ache for our student-athletes, coaches, alumni, fans, and all those affected throughout the world by the COVID-19 pandemic,” USC athletic director Mike … Continue reading USC Suspends Practices, Recruiting

USC announced several measures tonight, including that online classes will continue after spring break from March 22-29. And it said athletic events on campus will be closed to spectators, except for the families of athletes. Below are the new policies: Continue reading USC Announces More Coronavirus Measures

Former USC athletic director Lynn Swann might be leaving town. Or maybe he needs a smaller house now that he is no longer making millions at USC. Swann has placed his Hancock Park house on the market for $3,595,000. He paid $3.08 million in 2017. The house has a waterfall and a saltwater swimming pool. Swann can always move back to Pittsburgh, where he remains … Continue reading Lynn Swann Puts House Up For Sale

USC issued a statement regarding athletic events and the coronavirus. USC had one polling place on campus Tuesday and some students waited more than three hours to vote. KABC is still having trouble getting the day right for USC basketball games. Listen to the USC vs UCLA basketball game on KABC! Gameday begins this Thursday at 12:15 PM on 790 KABC, Home of the USC … Continue reading USC Notes: Will Coronavirus Affect Games?

Michelle Janavs, the Hot Pockets heiress, was sentenced to five months in jail today for her role in the Varsity Blues scandal. Janavs admitted paying Rick Singer $100,000 to have a proctor correct her daughters’ ACT exam answers. She also agreed to pay $200,000 to have one of her daughters labeled as a fake beach volleyball recruit at USC. Continue reading Hot Pockets Heiress Gets 5-Month Prison Sentence