USC has hired Paul Perrier as deputy athletic director. He was senior associate athletic director at Rutgers but previously worked in compliance at USC, where he worked with interim A.D. Dave Roberts. So even though Roberts is an interim, he is making hires. This is actually a positive hire. Perrier was respected within the athletic dept. and with his compliance background won’t be beholden to … Continue reading USC Hires A Deputy Athletic Director

USC trustee Rick Caruso spoke at the inauguration of new president Carol Folt. Some excerpts: “As an institution, we lost our humilty for awhile . . . The truth is that the university did not listen well enough. It did not hear the voices.“We are the midst of reweaving and restoring the original fabric of this university.” UPDATED: And from Folt: “I want to assure … Continue reading Comments To Remember At USC Inauguration

USC women’s volleyball is hosting the Trojan Invitational at the Galen Center starting today. One of the teams just happens to be Villanova. It will be interesting to see if Villanova A.D. Mark Jackson, who would like the USC job, just happens to be at the tournament. Usually, an athletic director won’t fly 2,700 miles to accompany the women’s volleyball team to a tournament. There … Continue reading USC Notes: Will A.D. Campaigning Take Place This Weekend?

Bovada actually has USC athletic director odds. Not good odds, but odds. When you have Urban Meyer as the No. 2 candidate, how serious can this be? Or O.J. Simpson? But at least it is a start. Candidate Odds Pat Chun +100 Urban Meyer +280 Dave Roberts +400 Rick George +800 Desiree Reed-Francois +1100 Joe Parker +1100 Jamie Pollard +1100 Mark Jackson +1100 OJ Simpson … Continue reading USC Athletic Director Odds

I met with a USC donor today, who said he believed Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens is going to pursued by the university. “I don’t think (Nike owner) Phil Knight will let him go,” the donor said. I think fans will be surprised USC is not more popular with the oddsmakers when it comes to winning the Pac-12 basketball title. Here is what BetOnline has … Continue reading USC Notes: An AD Candidate

I hear USC is seriously considering Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith. He is the one of the best-known athletic directors in the country. Did I mention USC president Carol Folt is from Akron, Ohio. But would Smith want it? He certainly would be ideal if USC wants Urban Meyer, which remains to be seen. There are a big three, I believe, out there: Smith, … Continue reading USC Dream A.D. Candidates