USC Forward J’Raan Brooks Transferring
J’Raan Brooks, a 6-foot-9 freshman forward, is transferring, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Brooks averaged 2.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 8 minutes of action per game. He joins Jordan Usher, who left earlier in the year. People would be more nervous but the answer to everything is next year’s recruiting class is great! Guess what: They will be poorly coached too. Last year, … Continue reading USC Forward J’Raan Brooks Transferring
An Interesting Plot Point In Admissions Scandal
Let’s review this passage from the federal documents into the college admissions scandal, which could indicate someone else besides Donna Heinel might have known something strange was going on. The key phrase here is “The coach also e-mailed a member of the USC athletic department.” Who was that member? It might be Heinel. But it might have been someone else. It might be something that … Continue reading An Interesting Plot Point In Admissions Scandal
USC Double-Digit Underdog To Notre Dame
USC is an 11.5-point underdog to Notre Dame, according to OddsShark, which has put early lines on a couple games. On the other hand, USC is a 4-point favorite over Stanford. Continue reading USC Double-Digit Underdog To Notre Dame
Morning Buzz: USC Finally Takes Steps Against Scandal Students
Finally, football practice returns today. Meanwhile, USC placed a hold on the accounts of all enrolled students connected to the college admissions scandal. That means the students cannot register for classes or receive their transcripts. The hold on transcripts would prevent the students from transferring. The university said it would take “proper action” after reviewing each case including potentially expelling students. USC said it has … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Finally Takes Steps Against Scandal Students
Has USC Hired A President?
I’m hearing rumors the Board of Trustees voted to hire a new president and they are sitting tight with the announcement. Hmmm. Will it be an academic like Northwestern president Morton Schapiro or a corporate CEO type like Bob Iger of Disney? Continue reading Has USC Hired A President?
USC Raises Tuition 3.5 Percent
What great timing! USC announced today it would raise tuition 3.5 percent next year from $55,320 to $57,256, a 3.5 percent increase. The increase was approved by the Board of Trustees, of course. USC spins this by saying, “The increase is one of the lowest in five decades.” Maybe they wanted to announce it before the next scandal breaks. The Board of Trustees probably feels … Continue reading USC Raises Tuition 3.5 Percent
