USC Morning Buzz: There Continues To Be Drama With QB Recruitment
USC has continued to “strengthen its relationship” with four-star QB Husan Longstreet of Corona Centennial, according to On3. Nothing I’ve heard from USC sources currently indicates Longstreet intends to flip his commitment. So what is USC up to? Isn’t USC going to get five-star QB Ju Ju Lewis, who remains committed to the Trojans? I have to say I tired of Lewis’ recruitment a long … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: There Continues To Be Drama With QB Recruitment
A Setback In Paris
It was a disastrous Olympics for former USC track star Michael Norman, who finished eighth in the final of the 400 meters in Paris. Norman was considered a gold-medal contender. USC overall has had a quiet Olympics overall but there are still some medal opportunities, notably Rai Benjamin in the 400 hurdles. On the other hand, Marko Vavic of USC scored the game-winning penalty shot … Continue reading A Setback In Paris
Morning Buzz: USC Could Use Tailback U. Approach
The past couple days USC practices were closed to the media so there’s been a little lull in news. With USC now practicing in pads, just what exactly is the commitment to the running game? Woody Marks, the transfer from Mississippi State, is slated to start. I wouldn’t classify him as an upgrade from MarShawn Lloyd. A’Marion Peterson and Quinten Joyner are candidates to play … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Could Use Tailback U. Approach
Don’t Forget Your Wallet For USC Tailgates
Some of the local media offer cheerleading coverage of House of Victory, the USC NIL collective. It feels like they get a cut from House of Victory the way they promote it. Well, here is something to promote. For $1,050, you can attend the six House of Victory tailgates before home games at the Coliseum this season. $1,050!! I hope the buffet is steak. Continue reading Don’t Forget Your Wallet For USC Tailgates
USC Morning Buzz: Now He Has A Sense Of Urgency
Lincoln Riley says “there is a sense of urgency” at USC this season. But it was a year ago I constantly used the same phrase and wrote USC needed a sense of urgency because it was the last season with Caleb Williams and in the Pac-12 Conference. Instead, Riley screwed around and kept Alex Grinch and coached arrogantly. Now there is a sense of urgency … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Now He Has A Sense Of Urgency
USC No. 23 In Coaches’ Poll
The preseason coaches’ poll is out and USC is ranked No. 23. Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Michigan of the Big Ten are in the top 10. Notre Dame is No. 7. There are four SEC teams in the top 10. Continue reading USC No. 23 In Coaches’ Poll