Who can you trust when it comes to the Pac-12 media-rights deal? The media who cover the Pac-12 closest seem to think everything will be fine. The national media are painting a more dire picture. Someone I trust is John Ourand of Sports Business Journal, who said George Kliavkoff should have taken a deal six months ago. Kliavkoff is still immune from local criticism. My … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Who Can You Trust On Pac-12 Deal?

USC will play Nevada at the Coliseum on Sept. 2. And 100 years ago, USC also played Nevada at the Coliseum on Oct. 13, 1923. USC guard Drew Peterson suffered back tightness and scored only 5 points vs. Arizona on Thursday night, making 2 of 9 shots. But in his five previous games vs. Arizona, Peterson shot 25 percent from the field and 15 percent … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Five-star QB Dylan Raiola will also be part of USC’s recruiting weekend by making an unofficial visit on Sunday. Raiola is also considering Nebraska, of course, where his uncle is an assistant coach and to a lesser extent, Georgia. Continue reading Five-Star QB To Visit USC

A couple things about USC defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu, who is at the NFL Combine this week, that an AFC East assistant coach pointed out to me from the combine. He weighed 266 pounds. At USC, he was listed at 290. And he is still only 20 years old. That feels unique these days when so many players get held back a year or two … Continue reading USC Notes: Two Interesting Facts On Tuli Tuipulotu At NFL Combine

Four-star defensive end Xadavien Sims of Durant, Okla., will be part of a big recruiting weekend for USC. Three-star safety Kenyan Kelly of Denison, Texas, will also be on campus. Three-star cornerback Nikko Klemm of Serra in Gardena will also be visiting. Continue reading Recruits Visiting USC This Weekend