USC Saturday Buzz: More Prospects On Campus

Antelope Valley, Eisenhower, Lincoln (San Diego), Mira Mesa (San Diego), Narbonne and Upland are among the schools competing in a passing tournament today at Howard Jones Field. Why is Upland there? Because USC wants to scout linebacker Justin Flowe, who is a Class of 2020 prospect with 35 scholarship offers. Upland also has running back Cameron Davis, who is committed to Washington. Narbonne has Class of … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: More Prospects On Campus

World Cup Talk

If you were a reader of my previous USC blog, you know I give the readers a chance to discuss the World Cup, which is off to a flying start after Ronaldo’s hat trick today in a 3-3 draw with Spain. Did he already secure the golden boot? There are four matches tomorrow: France-Australia; Peru-Denmark; Argentina-Iceland and Croatia-Nigeria. The latter two matches should be entertaining … Continue reading World Cup Talk

If It’s Friday, It Must Be Time For A Notes Column

The new NCAA transfer rule allows players to participate in four games without losing their redshirt year. Imagine Jack Sears playing in four games last season and still being a redshirt? Or better yet, Clay Helton would not have been able to burn wide receiver Randall Grimes’ redshirt last season when he appeared in only three games. De’Anthony Melton will work out with the Lakers … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It Must Be Time For A Notes Column

Another Reason Sam Darnold Was So Normal

With JT Daniels dominating the news, it’s interesting to see his father has decided to move from Irvine to Long Beach because he read college quarterbacks do better when their parents live closer. Let’s remember Sam Darnold’s parents: They lived in San Clemente. They stayed in San Clemente when Darnold went to USC. They resisted sending him to Mater Dei, Santa Margarita or JSerra and … Continue reading Another Reason Sam Darnold Was So Normal

USC Lunch Notes

Tailback Ronald Jones finally signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He signed a four-year deal worth $7.07 million with a signing bonus of $3.22 million. Sounds like Jones made the right decision to turn pro. USC basketball players working out today: Jordan McLaughlin is with the Suns while De’Anthony Melton is with the Trail Blazers. McLaughlin worked out with the Nuggets on Wednesday. … Continue reading USC Lunch Notes