USC Morning Buzz: Riley-Bowden Changes Continue
Let’s revisit the schism that exists between Lincoln Riley and Chad “Charmin” Bowden. Among the many long-time employees for Riley is the “colorful” Clarke Stroud, who was his director of football operations at Oklahoma and USC. He has been so trusted by Riley he even hosted the Salute to Troy kickoff dinner. Well, Stroud is no longer director of football operations. His new title is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Riley-Bowden Changes Continue
USC Sunday Buzz: Sometimes You Have To Wait To Be Right
Ten months ago, I sent out a tweet mentioning that Knox Kiffin, the son of Lane Kiffin, was going to transfer from Palos Verdes High School and move to Mississippi this year. Shortly afterward, I got a message from Knox asking me to delete the tweet and telling me he was not going to transfer. I deleted the tweet mainly as a courtesy to him … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Sometimes You Have To Wait To Be Right
USC Saturday Buzz: Watch Out Where You Park!
I’ve been told the dimensions at the new Dedeaux Field will be smaller next season. Well, here’s an issue that has already arisen. People who park in the structure beyond the stadium are complaining that their cars are being hit by baseballs. In the old days, it took a a strong blast to get a baseball into the parking structure behind right field. But that … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Watch Out Where You Park!
The Friday USC Column Supplement
USC will open its basketball season on Nov. 3rd against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo at the Galen Center according to Rocco Miller. Between this and the Illinois State game at Intuit Dome, Eric Musselman is really beefing up the schedule. Continue reading The Friday USC Column Supplement
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
I’m told USC intends to institute its campus-wide layoffs by August 1st. It is believed the layoffs could hit 6 percent of the university employees. The university wants the layoffs to occur before school starts in August so it can start the year with a “clean slate.” Tell that to anyone who gets laid off. The idea, apparently, is to try and rebuild from the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Morning Buzz: USC’s Finances Hit Stadium Construction
About two weeks ago, I chronicled the fiscal mismanagement at USC and now I have a sterling example of why it matters. The big athletics project (new football building, baseball stadium, women’s soccer stadium) is still more than $50 million short in fundraising. Well, guess what? USC has decided that because of this, the baseball stadium will be completed in phases. That means USC will … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC’s Finances Hit Stadium Construction
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 