USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Put Any Stock In Recruiting Rankings (Again)
A controversy erupted yesterday when tight end Mark Bowman of Mater Dei somehow went from five-stars to four-stars with Rivals despite being their No. 1-ranked tight end in the nation. Bowman, a USC commit, was literally named a five-star by Rivals on June 2 so how could he be a four-star less than six weeks later (and in the offseason no less)? A popular theory … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Put Any Stock In Recruiting Rankings (Again)
USC Ended Fiscal Year With More Than $200 Million Deficit
USC announced today it “ended FY25 with an operating deficit in excess of $200 million, higher than the $158 million deficit in FY24.” This is what I reported a few weeks ago but USC didn’t reveal the staggering figure until after Carol Folt retired. It also said layoffs are coming but did not include specifics. “We need to take decisive action quickly, because the longer … Continue reading USC Ended Fiscal Year With More Than $200 Million Deficit
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
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 