USC Morning Buzz: Completely Different Views On Coach Contracts

Dan Lanning has signed an amended six-year contract that increases his pay to nearly $11 million per year according to Yahoo. Lanning has gone 35-6 at Oregon. During that same time, Lincoln Riley has gone 26-14 and he makes roughly the same amount of money. Here’s one difference: People immediately wanted to know what Lanning would pay if he left? $20 million. USC fans want … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Completely Different Views On Coach Contracts

There Is A Reason People Come To USC

Have you noticed something missing in media reports about Chad Bowden leaving Notre Dame for USC? “I knew I was coming to USC,” Bowden said Monday. “When in an hour time span I talked to Jen (Cohen) and Lincoln (Riley) and had voiced my aspirations and what I believe college football is going to be in the new era and how aggressive I’d like to … Continue reading There Is A Reason People Come To USC

USC Morning Buzz: Time For Another Reality Check

If you want a taste of the reality, or lack thereof, that can exist at USC, here is an example. A survey of USC students showed that 75 percent opposed the security gates/checkpoints that have been up for nearly a year. A survey of 345 faculty members found 75 percent wanted the checkpoints removed and found them unwelcoming. “I haven’t had many students come up … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Time For Another Reality Check

USC Notes: Secret To Recruiting Success

Who can forget the time new USC general manager Chad Bowden and assistant general manager Dre Brown dressed as leprechauns for Notre Dame’s junior day. Can’t wait for them to dress as Trojans. The secret of recruiting success! Notre Dame’s recruiting staff pulled out all the stops for junior day. Chad Bowden, Dre Brown and Carter Auman greeted each Class of 2025 commit and target … Continue reading USC Notes: Secret To Recruiting Success

USC Morning Buzz: Coach Bowden Tosses A Bone To Sir Lincoln

Maybe USC general manager Chad Bowden should be called USC coach Chad Bowden. He was a featured in a hype video the other day (instead of Lincoln Riley) and had a press conference for an hour yesterday (instead of Lincoln Riley). But it’s not surprising since he was installed by Jen Cohen (instead of Lincoln Riley). But did you see Bowden’s attempt to throw a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Coach Bowden Tosses A Bone To Sir Lincoln