Palaie Gaoteote At Ohio State?
Palaie Gaoteote appears to be transferring to Ohio State. Of course, he can’t just announce it. He’s apparently waiting for the first game to inform everyone the longest transfer saga ever is over. At least he chose a school where players get better. There is now a Palaie Gaoteote in the Ohio State directory. Ohio State has not confirmed the addition of the former 5-star … Continue reading Palaie Gaoteote At Ohio State?
Saturday Buzz: Former USC Commit Switches To Notre Dame
Linebacker Niuafe Tuihalamaka of Alemany, a former USC commit, has committed to Notre Dame. The Irish also have commitments from four-star linebackers Nolan Ziegler (6-4, 210) and Joshua Burnham (6-4, 215). The Friday USC notes column supplement focused on tailback Clarence Davis. I also included the 1969 UPI All-Coast team. Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Former USC Commit Switches To Notre Dame
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
It’s time for some Friday USC notes and history. The best thing I heard from a USC administrator on the Caryl Smith Gilbert-Mike Bohn negotiations before she left for Georgia, where Bohn never made a counter-offer. “Bohn got tricked by her, thinking she was bluffing,” the administrator said. “She wasn’t.” Don’t be surprised if Smith Gilbert tries to steal a couple athletes (sprinters) from new … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Names Quincy Watts New Track Coach
Quincy Watts, an assistant coach at USC and 1992 gold medalist in the 400 meters, was named track coach at USC today. This was always the logical move. Watts, a former Trojan athlete, was an assistant for eight seasons and the natural successor to Caryl Smith Gilbert. He’s also more of a people person and should be more inclusive when it comes to the track … Continue reading USC Names Quincy Watts New Track Coach
Morning Buzz: Of Course There Is A USC Flavor To ASU Story
There’s a USC flavor to the Arizona State story from Yahoo: “As (associate head coach Antonio Pierce) accumulated power and convinced (Herm) Edwards to bring in recruiting-focused coaches like defensive backs coach Chris Hawkins and receivers coach Prentice Gill. Neither had on-field experience at a Power Five school. They replaced veteran coaches who Pierce didn’t think recruited well enough.” Remember, Gill turned down a 3-year … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Of Course There Is A USC Flavor To ASU Story
Arizona State Under NCAA Investigation
I mentioned Tuesday that Arizona State was the school being referenced in a George Wrighster tweet about the college football world being rocked. The Athletic has a story today about Arizona State being under NCAA investigation for recruiting violations during a dead period. Wrighster says there is much more. I’m just not buying something involving Arizona State rocks the college football world. A program that … Continue reading Arizona State Under NCAA Investigation
