Sunday Buzz: Receiver Picks UCLA Over USC

Kaedin Robinson, a wide receiver from Appalachian State, who visited USC earlier in the week, is expected to transfer to UCLA, according to 247. In the past 3 seasons he had 147 catches for 2,164 yards and 14 touchdowns. Eric Musselman snapped his streak of not shaking the other coach’s hand at two games. He shook Brad Underwood’s hand yesterday. Of course, it’s easy when … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Receiver Picks UCLA Over USC

USC Notes: Trojans Upset Illinois

Big win for USC as it upset No. 13-ranked Illinois, 82-72, today. It was USC’s first win on the road over a ranked opponent since 2010. In other words, Andy Enfield never did it. Desmond Claude scored 31 points while Rashaun Agee had 13 points and rebounds. Shahn Alston, a four-star Class of 2026 running back from Painesville, Ohio, committed to USC this morning at … Continue reading USC Notes: Trojans Upset Illinois

USC Saturday Buzz: Culture Matters

An Arizona State defensive lineman recently turned down a $1 million offer from Texas. Do you think a Lincoln Riley-coached player would do that? How much did tailback Quentin Joyner get to go to Texas Tech? Culture matters. I rest my case. This is a crazy story. Wide receiver Ryan Pellum of Millikan High School in Long Beach was committed to USC but then surprised … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Culture Matters

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

Pete Carroll, who interviewed for the Chicago Bears job on Thursday, will interview next week with the Las Vegas Raiders. If I was signed up for his USC class that starts next week I’d start getting nervous. Former USC assistant basketball coach Bob Cantu is opening “Bob Cantu’s Pizza and Sports Bar” in San Luis Obispo on Feb. 1. USC plays Illinois on Saturday in basketball. Will … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Morning Buzz: Muss Bus Rolls Past Opposing Coaches

The Muss Bus seems to be rolling right past opposing coaches in the handshake line at basketball games. USC coach Eric Musselman did not shake Michigan coach Dusty May’s hand after losing Sunday at the Galen Center or Indiana coach Mike Woodson after losing last night. Both times, it appeared Musselman was upset with the referees, which caused him to ignore shaking hands. “I got … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Muss Bus Rolls Past Opposing Coaches