USC Morning Buzz: Graham Harrell’s Ex-QB Seems Happy

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

Afternoon Notes: USC Taking Odd Recruits

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 Resigns

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

Maybe USC Is Not So Bad . . . This Week

If you think USC is going through a rough time, here are the most-read stories at the Harvard Crimson website, the school paper of the Ivy League school. Someone very close to former USC coach John Robinson contacted me this afternoon to say he was fired from his job at the university. This is yet another source to say Robinson was fired. USC maintains Robinson … Continue reading Maybe USC Is Not So Bad . . . This Week