When I saw the video of the billionaire who shoved Raptors guard Kyle Lowry at the NBA Finals last night, I thought, “I bet he has a USC connection.” Little did I know how connected Mark Stevens is to USC. Stevens, who attended USC, is a member of the Board of Trustees and has donated more than $100 million to USC, including $10 million for … Continue reading The Billionaire Who Shoved Kyle Lowry Is On USC Board Of Trustees (Of Course)

Is Pat Haden such a diminished figure that he is now reduced to speaking through his son-in-law? He already has cut himself off from USC, including people who knew him as a player in the 1970’s, and when desired can hide away at his desert house. But at least the Wall Street Journal let us know he is one of the big fish out there … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Pat Haden Falls Even Further

Federal prosecutors are looking to see if former USC athletic director Pat Haden was involved in the College Admissions scandal, according to the Wall Street Journal. A source told the Wall Street Journal that Haden introduced Donna Heinel to William “Rick” Singer, the mastermind of the college admissions scandal. “Mr. Haden brought Ms. Heinel into a meeting already under way on campus in his office, … Continue reading Feds Looking At Pat Haden In College Admissions Scandal

Cornerback Chris Steele has decided to transfer to USC, according to the Oregonian. I’ll credit the players at USC over Clay Helton for this one. Steele should be eligible next season because he is a strong candidate to obtain an NCAA waiver, unless the NCAA starts counting commitments. Steele has committed to UCLA, USC, Florida, Oregon and USC again. I wonder what all those three-star cornerbacks … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Chris Steele, Pat Casey Edition

USC wrote a letter to the court in the Tony Bland case that said Bland “significantly damaged the reputation” of the university per the L.A. Times. If that is true, how would USC assess: George Tyndall Carmen Puliafito Max Nikias Donna Heinel Everyone else in the College Admissions scandal Lynn Swann Pat Haden Steve Sarkisian Bland would make a top 10, I guess, but maybe … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Damage Issue

Former USC women’s soccer coach Ali Khosroshahin, who plead not guilty in March, will now plead guilty in the College Admissions scandal. Khosroshahin will cooperate with federal prosecutors, who will seek a prison term at the low end of a 46-57 month range. His sentence could be lower. The goverrment said Khosroshahin acccepted almost $350,000 in bribes through a private soccer club in exchange for … Continue reading Ex-USC Soccer Coach Changes Plea To Guilty