The above photo is from the movie, “Brian Banks” which will be released August 9. Banks is the former Long Beach Poly linebacker who spent nearly six years falsely imprisoned for rape. Banks said he was recruited by Pete Carroll to play at USC and the movie will obviously include some USC references. Former USC catcher Garrett Stubbs recently made his major-league debut with the … Continue reading USC Sunday Notes

If Bru McCoy was not enough of a drama queen, there’s been speculation Chris Steele might be wavering with his commitment to Oregon. Steele is visiting Oregon this weekend, however, and currently scheduled to enroll June 18. At this point, I don’t feel comfortable saying any recruit is safe for a school unless they are suited up on game day. UC Santa Barbara baseball was … Continue reading USC Night Notes

I hear a search committee is being formed to hire a new baseball coach. That is a very unlike-USC move. It’s also what happens because the people involved in the hire have absolutely no clue what to do with the baseball job. Continue reading USC Pulls A Not-USC Move

Wide receiver Bru McCoy informed Texas he is entering the NCAA transfer portal. The next step will be to transfer to USC. “I did not expect this turn of events, but am confident this is the best decision for me and my family,” McCoy said in a statement. “I will do my best to earn back any trust and respect I’ve lost as a result … Continue reading Bru McCoy Makes It Official

If things were different at USC, Bru McCoy and Chris Steele would simply have signed with the Trojans and be ready to play next season. But eight of the top 10 players in California left the state in 2019. It all just shows the position of weakness USC is in at the moment. Most local players want to go to USC as long as it … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

There is a bit of a frenzy right now trying to figure out Bru McCoy‘s status. There’s been at least two reports McCoy entered the transfer portal. But McCoy’s father denied this today. The feeling is McCoy will choose to transfer to USC. But it can take 1-2 days to notify Texas and request a release to officially enter the transfer portal. Another name to … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Bru McCoy Update