USC linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu, who redshirted last year and missed most of spring practice because of a foot injury, was dressed but did not have a helmet and wore an ankle brace for today’s first practice. Five-star tailback Bijan Robinson of Tucson committed to Texas over Ohio State. He visited USC in June. Former USC cornerback Trey Davis is on the roster at Washington State … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes

Linebacker Justin Flowe just released his top four schools: Georgia, Clemson, Oregon and Miami. This has to be hugely disappointing for USC. At one time he was considered a lock for the Trojans. Flowe is ranked the nation’s top linebacker and No. 3 player in the nation by Rivals. Continue reading Justin Flowe Does Not Have USC In Top 4

First off, here is my Pac-12 Preview for the Sporting News, where you can see where I predict USC will finish and who will win the Pac-12. I also pick a sleeper team for the Pac-12 South and it is not USC. Looking at the schedules, USC playing Stanford in Week 2 might not be an advantage because the Cardinal have a tough opening six … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Where’s Waldo? Who knows. But we have a Lynn Swann sighting tonight. He is in Canton, Ohio, for the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend. Swann was spotted with former USC offensive lineman Bruce Matthews before the Broncos-Falcons exhibition game. I’ll try to post the photo later. Last year, an NFL Hall of Famer said Swann did not sign autographs for kids during the weekend. … Continue reading Lynn Swann Sighting

Rivals recruiting analyst Mike Farrell said the following today about USC: “Is it me or is USC really reaching on some kids this cycle? When is the last time you’ve seen this many three-stars in its class? I think a lot changes if and when Clay Helton gets fired and whoever is left to clean up the mess will have some work to do. This … Continue reading An Analyst Thinks USC Is Reaching