USC Morning Buzz: Thursday Notes
Will Ohio State coach Urban Meyer’s final game be the Cotton Bowl victory over USC? Meyer is on paid administrative leave at Ohio State following a report Meyer knew about a domestic violence incident involving a former Buckeyes assistant in 2015. The game seems to have made a lasting impact on USC. Porter Gustin said at Pac-12 media day the Trojans were not as big, … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Thursday Notes
The Backwards Nature Of Recruiting
Several players already committed to USC — cornerback Chris Steele, wide receiver Drake London, wide receiver Munir McClain — announced today they were officially offered by USC. Say what? If they committed then they were previously offered a scholarship, right? Or is this some new social media thing, where you get an “official” offer after you commit, so you have one more thing to brag … Continue reading The Backwards Nature Of Recruiting
Les Moonves’ Name Temporarily Removed From Media Center
I mentioned a couple days ago the awkward situation created by the fact CBS CEO Les Moonves has his name on the USC journalism media center at Annenberg Hall. Now Moonves and his wife, Julie Chen, have asked for their names to be removed. ”In recognition of the sensitivities surrounding recent allegations against Mr. Moonves, he and Ms. Chen have requested that USC Annenberg temporarily … Continue reading Les Moonves’ Name Temporarily Removed From Media Center
USC Faculty Wants Max Nikias To Formally Resign
It’s been two months since USC announced school president Max Nikias would step down but many faculty members are wondering why it’s taking so long as the fall semester starts in three weeks. More than 670 faculty members signed a letter calling for a “formal resignation.” The faculty is concerned that no interim president has been named and almost nothing has been said about a … Continue reading USC Faculty Wants Max Nikias To Formally Resign
Stanford Still Selling USC Tickets
Stanford has lowered prices for its Sept. 8 game vs. USC under its “dynamic pricing” model where the price drops after the first week they go on sale. Tickets are currently $90-$140 depending on the seats. Should there even be tickets available when both teams will be ranked in the Top 25 and Stanford Stadium seats only 50,000? Each of the Stanford/USC games played in … Continue reading Stanford Still Selling USC Tickets
Pac-12 Visits ESPN
There was a time when the Pac-12 would fly all its coaches on a private plane to Bristol, Conn., to spend the day at ESPN, doing all kinds of TV and radio interviews. Well, today, only Stanford coach David Shaw was in Bristol. Who knows what happened? Did ESPN decide the Pac-12 wasn’t worth the trouble? Did Larry Scott realize it was waste of time … Continue reading Pac-12 Visits ESPN
