This Is How A President Should Talk

When Norman Topping became USC president in 1958, his first major address following his inauguration was at the homecoming luncheon on Nov. 5. Topping talked about USC having a variety of business interests. “We also engage in entertainment in a small way, although I’ve heard the word, entertainment, questioned after some of our football games this year.” USC went 4-5-1 in 1958. Continue reading This Is How A President Should Talk

USC Actually Wants 2-3 Star Recruits

You might think USC is struggling in its attempt to land quality offensive line recruits. But you don’t realize the Trojans really don’t want the top prospects. Here is what USC offensive line coach Tim Drevno recently told The Athletic: “If you get a guy who’s really raw,” Drevno said, “his ceiling will probably be higher. Because he hasn’t been taught all those things.” Drevno … Continue reading USC Actually Wants 2-3 Star Recruits

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC has some great skill players but why can’t it land great offensive linemen? It has four offensive line commits for 2020 who have a total of 16 scholarship offers from Power 5 schools. The three linemen who committed elsewhere (Myles Murao, Drake Metcalf, Jeffrey Persi) since June 25 have 58 offers from Power 5 schools. Murao became Washington’s 10th commitment for 2020 and improved … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column