Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson has emerged as leader within the Pac-12 regarding officiating and helped lead the recent review that led to changes and more transparency. He even answered questions at media day with Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott and vice president for officiating, David Coleman. Can you imagine USC athletic director Lynn Swann taking the lead on any issues confronting the Pac-12? Maybe … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Leadership Emerges Elsewhere

There was upset in the Pac-12 media poll just released: Utah was picked to win the Pac-12. In a narrow race, the Utes received 12 votes while Oregon received 11 and Washington 9. The Pac-12 South race was not nearly so close. Utah trounced USC with 33 votes to 2 votes. So USC is picked to finish second, as expected. Full results below: The media … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Utah Picked To Win Pac-12!

USC men’s tennis coach Peter Smith resigned Friday. But his son, Colter, just graduated from high school and is supposed to play for the Trojans next season. He is ranked one of the top 100 players in the nation. Another son, Riley, is going to be a senior at USC and plays on the tennis team. Seems like an odd time for Smith to “resign.” Continue reading Strange Timing With Tennis

North Texas quarterback Mason Fine said at Conference USA media day that his new offensive coordinator Bodie Reeder is preparing him for the NFL “He is teaching me a lot of things for the next level, NFL wise,” Fine said. This is interesting because the USC peanut gallery acts like nobody could possibly learn anything more than being coached by Graham Harrell, who came to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Graham Harrell’s Ex-QB Seems Happy

Rivals recruiting analyst Mike Farrell doesn’t mince words about USC recruiting: “USC is taking guys it would never take in other years.” Remember some of the homer pundits are trying to say recruiting is fine and claim all the lightly recruited three-star offensive linemen being taken is really a genius move. They also gave good reviews to cornerback Trey Davis, who didn’t even make it … Continue reading Afternoon Notes: USC Taking Odd Recruits

USC men’s tennis coach Peter Smith, who won five NCAA titles, has resigned. USC says Smith wants to pursue other opportunities outside of college coaching. I’ve already heard from other sources Smith was forced out. Nothing surprises me during the Lynn Swann administration. Is it a coincidence that USC is losing established, successful coaches like Smith and beach volleyball coach Anna Collier? The problem now … Continue reading USC Men’s Tennis Coach Peter Smith Resigns