The Pac-12 is fighting for survival and naturally working at its own speed, which is close to glacial. It already botched adding San Diego State as a member and the Aztecs are expected to remain in the Mountain West for at least 2 years. The Pac-12 must expand. If I was the conference, I’d add SMU and Rice. Those schools might not excite anyone but … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: An Idea For Under Siege Pac-12

USC’s second practice of training camp today was closed to the media and no interviews were granted. Tomorrow’s practice will also be closed. Cornerback Dakoda Fields of Serra High School, who committed to USC in June, is visiting Oregon this weekend. LeBron James posted video of his son, Bronny, playing the piano at home days after he suffered cardiac arrest. Bronny James doing very well … Continue reading USC Notes: Quiet Day Of Practice

This is possibly the most predictable response to Colorado departing the Pac-12. And I say this as someone who already stated we need a healthy Pac-12. A lot of dialogue around the #Pac12 & been asked what I think: Simply, I think the league will stay together, sign a legit media rights deal, expand, win & be in a good place moving forward. To the … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: The Most Predictable Response Of Week

Here is a photo of of what looks like USC media day on Dec. 29, 1962 at the Trojans prepared for the Rose Bowl. Quarterback Pete Beathard is handing the ball off to fullback Ben Wilson. In the background is USC coach John McKay. Now a funny story before the Rose Bowl. McKay did not want any reporters allowed at practices and told officials to … Continue reading The Friday USC Column Supplement

USC held its first practice this morning and Lincoln Riley summed it up as I would: “120 teams practice, 120 teams have great first days,” he said. Defensive tackle Bear Alexander has a minor soft tissue injury and did not practice. Offensive lineman Manasse Itete officially decommitted from USC today and is expected to commit to Florida State tomorrow. Riley on Alex Grinch: “He’s a … Continue reading USC Has First Official Practice

It’s a rough week for the Pac-12 and it’s been easy to criticize the leadership for more than 10 years. But pointing out the incompetence at the top should not lead to enjoying the misfortune for the actual schools in the conference. USC has a lot of its history invested with those Pac-12 schools so it’s immature to gloat over their troubles. It’s not great … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column