Some veteran members of the athletic dept. are nervous following this week’s purge and worried they might face the sack next. I even ran into one last night who told me they were unsure of their future. There’s nothing wrong with having long-time members inside an athletic dept. The problem is when you become dismissive of others or think your way is the only way … Continue reading High Nerves In Heritage Hall

You probably have read how the firings of three athletic dept. employees is part of Mike Bohn’s master plan to save the athletic dept. It has merit. But what fascinates me is the way the plan is being selectively leaked from Heritage Hall. Bohn is not speaking on-the-record to the media right now about what he is doing. Instead, Bohn and Co. seem to prefer … Continue reading Mike Bohn’s Behind-The-Scenes Spin Strategy

USC has fired COO/CFO Steve Lopes, Trojan Athletic Fund senior associate athletic director Ron Orr, and associate athletic director Scott Jacobson. The Los Angeles Times was the first to report it. I’m told these moves are primarily related to the College Admissions Scandal. Lopes and Orr and long-time employees while Jacobson is not a widely known public figure. Some sources feel bad for Orr, because … Continue reading USC Fires Steve Lopes, 2 Other Administrators

It’s Christmas Eve, which means you can check what part of the globe Santa Claus is visiting by clicking the NORAD Santa Tracker. Continue reading Follow The NORAD Santa Tracker

A reader sent me this interaction with USC president Carol Folt at tonight’s basketball game vs. LSU at Staples Center. Fan: “Hi Dr. Folt, it’s good to see you. Is AD Bohn here tonight?” Folt: “No, he’s in Denver with his family. He really wishes he could have been here for the USC and San Diego State games.” Fan: “Oh it’s not because you lied … Continue reading Carol Folt Encounter

USC plays Long Beach State today at 3:30 p.m. at the Galen Center. This should be a natural appearance for Mike Bohn. It would be Bohn’s first public appearance since he announced Clay Helton would return. Will their be a fan reaction? Or will fans to be too polite? Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Public Appearance For Mike Bohn?