That apology USC delivered to UC San Diego also included a $50 million payment in damages for taking UCSD’s Alzheimer’s program. This is a direct of Max Nikias‘ presidency, where he had a win-at-all-costs attitude on everything. He didn’t care about the ethics of taking the Alzheimer’s program. Or the potential for a lawsuit. Sometimes, it might have worked, like when he got the L.A. … Continue reading The Legacy Of Max Nikias Proves Costly

A lawsuit from a former USC football analyst is not the ideal news on the first day for a new school president. But how will Carol Folt feel if USC gets hit with a notice of allegations from the NCAA regarding possible basketball violations? That won’t be a good look for Lynn Swann either. I’ve heard Rick Carr, the fired security director, is fighting to … Continue reading Maybe It Is Drama U.?

So just a few days after a USC spokesperson said John Robinson had retired he has been hired as a consultant at LSU. That doesn’t sound like being retired. Especially when his USC job wasn’t full time anyways. Looks like Ed Orgeron just poked USC. Continue reading LSU Hires John Robinson

Time to start the week off with some notes: Today is the start of Carol Folt‘s tenure as USC president. And I’ve already had several emails sent to her that were forwarded to me from angry fans and former players about Lynn Swann and the state of the football program. Folt might need to hire a person just to deal with her emails. If USC … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Day Many Waited For Arrives

I hear before he left USC, director of athletic security Rick Carr spoke to the FBI. The College Admissions Scandal is far from over. Don’t forget Pat Haden’s name recently emerged with the FBI and will likely find a way to claim innocence and blame someone else if he is pressed. Who claims ignorance faster? Haden or Lynn Swann? I already said a reader told … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: As The University Turns

A USC fan emailed me that he saw quarterback Jack Sears at the Pechanga Resort Casino tonight to watch IBF world lightweight champion Richard Commey (28-2, 25 KOs) defend his title against former lightweight world champion Ray Beltran (36-8-1, 22 KOs). Maybe JT Daniels will show up and fans can watch Sears and Daniels duke it out for the starting QB job. Continue reading Sightings