USC Saturday Buzz: A Fair Trade?

So the day after Jason Zandamela, the No. 1 interior linemen for 2024, enters the transfer portal, USC gets a commitment from three-star offensive guard Willi Wascher of Bellevue, Wash. Both are projected as centers in college so does this sound like a fair trade? Wascher also had offers from Nevada and Miami. I will continue to be skeptical of offensive line coach Josh Henson … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Fair Trade?

Isaiah Raikes Enters Transfer Portal

Defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes, a transfer from Texas A&M, has entered the transfer portal. Raikes is another player who has been at USC for three months. His name has been removed from the roster so I guess Coach Henny couldn’t save this one. The 320-pound Raikes was supposed to play a role in making the defensive line bigger. USC will definitely be looking for another … Continue reading Isaiah Raikes Enters Transfer Portal

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

I never imagined the first time I would meet O.J. Simpson would be in Davie, Fla. Or at a USC football practice. But that’s what happened on Dec. 28, 2002. It was a perfect example of how something can seem great inside the bubble of a football program and get a completely different reaction outside it. Simpson was enthusiastically embraced at practice by Pete Carroll, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

It’s An Awkward Day For USC

O.J. Simpson is arguably the best tailback in USC history and his jersey is still displayed at the Coliseum. But USC has not mentioned his death today and it’s unlikely to, despite Simpson winning a Heisman Trophy. It’s a difficult issue for USC. Simpson was a great player but his legacy is forever tarnished. I’m sure there were some awkward conversations in the athletic dept. … Continue reading It’s An Awkward Day For USC