If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Any scandals this week? Yes. The story came out this week about a star USC neuroscientist having three research papers retracted by a journal that published them and a paused drug trial by a company the professor co-founded. You can read about it here. “USC takes any allegations of research integrity very seriously,” the university said in a statement. And now for some history: Traditionlists … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Notes: Crosstown Cup Fizzles
UCLA has defeated USC for the Crosstown Cup, 120-70, which is a record point total in the competition. UCLA posted a 23-14 record against USC in head-to-head matchups in 19 sports. Well, at least this gives Jen Cohen something to work on for next year. Here’s one area that hurt: Tennis. USC men’s and women’s teams were 0-4 against UCLA. Here’s the construction in relation … Continue reading USC Notes: Crosstown Cup Fizzles
Eric Musselman Completes Coaching Staff
Eric Musselman has completed his coaching staff by hiring former Washington assistant coach Quincy Pondexter. I wrote last month that Musselman wanted to hire Pondexter. He then changed his mind and wanted a coach with L.A. ties but got turned down by G League executive Pooh Jeter. Cal State Fullerton coach Dedrique Taylor was also a candidate but I’m told salary was an obstacle. So … Continue reading Eric Musselman Completes Coaching Staff
USC Morning Buzz: The Question That Should Be Asked For Lincoln Riley’s Salary?
The headline with Lincoln Riley has been his $10 million salary in 2022. But is anyone asking if he earned it? He certainly did not last season. Five losses and he actually made more than $10 million last season. Not to mention the personal driver and other perks he has gotten from USC (or the new football building being constructed). A lot of fans seem … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Question That Should Be Asked For Lincoln Riley’s Salary?
Lincoln Riley Paid Nearly $10 Million In 2022
USC paid Lincoln Riley almost $10 million in his first year at USC, according to USA Today. The university also spent about $9.6 million related to Riley’s buyout and taxes. USC paid Alex Grinch nearly $2 million in base salary and had more than $2.3 million in “other reportable compensation,” including a $1.08 million buyout. USC also paid Clay Helton nearly $4 million in severance … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Paid Nearly $10 Million In 2022
USC Notes: Transfer Portal Update
Florida is the frontrunner for former Arizona State wide receiver Elijhah Badger. USC is also recruiting Badger and wants another receiver. Continue reading USC Notes: Transfer Portal Update
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 