If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

As Yogi Berra would say, “it’s deja vu all over again” this week with the USC song girls in the news for all the wrong reasons. I spoke to countless song girls over the years who were miserable under the reign of former coach Lori Nelson and terrified to say anything publicly because they knew there would be retribution. You might remember the weekly “Song … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Morning Buzz: Big Changes Coming To Fall Camp

Fall football camps are expected to undergo major changes, with a 50 percent reduction in full-pad practices and abolishment of collision exercises, such as the famed Oklahoma drill, according to Sports Illustrated. USC has started some spring practices this month with the Oklahoma drill in an effort to make practices more intense. You would think Mike Bohn, who last week said his athletic dept.’s focus … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Big Changes Coming To Fall Camp

USC Women’s Basketball Coach Mark Trakh “Retires”

Mark Trakh, who coached USC women’s basketball for two different stints from 2005-09 and 2018-21, announced his retirement today. “This is a perfect time for a transition in the Trojan basketball program,” Trakh said.  “I can’t imagine a more optimal time for all of us to embrace a fresh start. I am incredibly thankful to athletic director Mike Bohn, senior woman administrator Joyce Bell Limbrick and … Continue reading USC Women’s Basketball Coach Mark Trakh “Retires”