A USC coach told me the transfer portal has everyone a bit edgy right now. A few weeks ago, Oregon suspected USC was tampering with one of its players about transferring. An Oregon coach even called a USC coach about it. The USC coach denied it. “It’s the Wild West right now,” the USC coach said. “Everyone is looking over their shoulders.” Cobb led Oklahoma … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Transfer Portal Keeps Everyone On Edge

There is a lot of chatter today throughout the Pac-12 about the transfer portal and some of it involves USC. “Does Arizona develop players better than USC?” a coach asked after the Trojans picked up three Wildcat players. The bigger issue is NIL. The word around the conference is USC can pay average transfers $200,000-$300,000. Someone high profile like wide receiver Dorian Singer would obviously … Continue reading USC Notes: Pac-12 Monday Chatter Heats Up

I spoke to an NFL scout today about new USC cornerback Christian Roland–Wallace. The scout has spent time evaluating him because there was a chance he would go to the NFL draft. “His speed is an issue,” the scout said. “All the scouts know that. He has no quick twitch. He doesn’t have long-range speed. Everything he does has to be right. He’s a good college … Continue reading Christian Roland–Wallace Evaluation

Arizona wide receiver Dorian Singer, one of the top receivers in the Pac-12, has committed to USC. He is the third Arizona player to transfer to USC, joining defensive lineman Kyon Barrs and cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace. Singer will be the marquee transfer because of his position. The question, I suppose, is whether he can make an impact like Jordan Addison or be just another receiver … Continue reading Arizona WR Dorian Singer Transfers To USC

Arizona cornerback Christian Roland–Wallace committed to USC on Sunday night. I said on Wednesday I expected USC to make a play for the Palmdale native. I wouldn’t put him on the same level as Mekhi Blackmon a year ago but he is definitely going to improve the secondary. Which begs this question? What exactly is Donte Willams doing? He’s been recruiting cornerbacks for three years … Continue reading If You Can’t Develop Corners, Go To The Portal

I have no idea if the Gametime app really has Cotton Bowl tickets for 60 percent off but the “Buy Now, Pay Later” slogan sounds a bit like Wimpy from Popeye. “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.”  Argentina native Andres Cantor on the call after they won the World Cup CHILLS 👏pic.twitter.com/wxaR24kTkO — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 18, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Notes: A Possible Cotton Bowl Deal