USC is recruiting Wichita State guard Erik Stevenson, who averaged 11.1 points but shot only 30 percent on 3-point shots this season. Arizona and Gonzaga are among the other schools recruiting Stevenson, who has two years of eligibility remaining. You will not be surprised to know USC has a social media influencing class and club. One of the most famous influencers, Olivia Jade, attended USC … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Sports Shut Down But Recruiting Goes On

A USC athlete tells me it’s like a “Ghost Town” right now about the athletic facilities. “We can’t even use the weight room and most of the stuff is closed,” the athlete said. “I know some of the baseball players wanted to some stuff and they couldn’t do it. It’s frustrating.” The NCAA has declared a recruiting dead period in all sports until April 15 … Continue reading USC A “Ghost Town”

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