USC Notes: The Varsity Blues Scandal Movie Is Out
I have not seen the new Netflix documentary, “Operation Varsity Blues,” but this photo depicting former USC administrator Donna Heinel will no doubt catch the attention of those who worked in the athletic dept. Actress Angela Nicholas plays Heinel. And that’s Matthew Modine as mastermind Rick Singer. The docu-drama uses real conversations caught on tape and I’ve heard USC doesn’t look good in it (big shock). … Continue reading USC Notes: The Varsity Blues Scandal Movie Is Out
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
It will be fascinating to see what type of “belt-tightening” measures USC undertakes in light of its $1.1 billion payout in the George Tyndall scandal. But as usual, a beneficiary might be the luckiest man in the country, Clay Helton. Will it be able to afford to buy out Helton under the current atmosphere? And when I say afford, I don’t mean literally. It’s all … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Notes: A USC-UCLA Sweet 16 Fact
Some people have asked about this: USC and UCLA are in the Sweet 16 together for the third time (2021, 2007, 2001). USC is currently a 2-point favorite over Oregon. Today’s USC newsletter has a funny story about inside reaction to Clay Helton’s comments. Here’s a follow-up to this morning’s post, when I asked if Oregon State was complaining about a lack of respect from … Continue reading Notes: A USC-UCLA Sweet 16 Fact
USC Settles George Tyndall Case For More Than $1.1 Billion
USC is going to pay more than $1.1 billion to patients of former doctor George Tyndall, making it the largest payout for sexual abuse in college history. The $1.1 billion figure includes a payout of $852 million for 710 women suing USC. The university previously agreed to pay $215 million in a federal lawsuit in 2018. Michigan State paid $500 million in the Larry Nasser … Continue reading USC Settles George Tyndall Case For More Than $1.1 Billion
Unconventional Approach To Pro Day
Some people applauded earlier this week when former USC safety Talanoa Hufanga said he wasn’t working out at an elite gym for Pro Day but doing one-on-workouts with Troy Polamalu to help with the mental aspects of football. Maybe he should have hired a trainer since he did only 12 reps on the benchpress. No one else is going to mention this, however. The good … Continue reading Unconventional Approach To Pro Day
USC Morning Buzz: Nothing Like Some Score-Settling Before Sweet 16
I will be completely honest here: I have no idea what article the excerpt below is from and don’t really care. It’s basically a coach looking at USC basketball through its shortcomings. I’m sure the same coach could say a lot of complimentary things if asked for that too. But I never get why USC seems to immediately go into “score-settling mode” as soon as … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Nothing Like Some Score-Settling Before Sweet 16
