Anna Collier, a two-time AVCA National Coach of the Year who led the USC women’s beach volleyball team to three national titles, is retiring. Collier is the only head coach in USC’s eight-year-old program. Lynn Swann: “When I arrived at USC, women’s beach volleyball was already a championship program under Anna and it remained so under her guidance. We are grateful for all that she … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Coach Retires; Radio, Radio

USC quarterback Matt Fink, who supposedly was going to transfer to Illinois at one time, announced today he will remain with the Trojans. Fink is graduating this summer and could have transferred without sitting out. He is unlikely to play at USC this season. So maybe he is just comfortable being a USC reserve, which was the plan when he signed. It also seems like … Continue reading Matt Fink Will Stay At USC

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