USC’s hyped up for its new video duo, which is currently in Louisiana. But now that USC is ranked No. 1 in the hype-video Top 25, how long will it last? Depends who you ask? Some in LSU think USC’s world champion status might be brief. Said an LSU source: “One (hype video) guy is moving to L.A. so he can get a job in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Petros Papadakis talked about USC, its new hires and West Coast football: “Football in the West is literally on its death bed like never before. and at least half the blame goes on USC. The other half, (goes on) Larry Scott and the conference. All the presidents that kept his inept regime in power. God knows, USC hasn’t dome their part.” “I’m tired of the … Continue reading “Football In The West Is Literally On Its Death Bed”

The Pac-12 usually reacts to things a little slower than most conferences. Pac-12 media day, which has been in Hollywood the past few years, will be a virtual event, according to Brett McMurphy. The Pac-12 waited until the Big 12, Mountain West, American, MAC, Sun Belt and Conference USA all said they would have virtual media days. I doubt too many media mind. It’s usually … Continue reading Pac-12 Media Day Is Now Virtual

I asked @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom about the future of sports in California? "It's difficult to imagine a stadium full until we have a vaccine." What about playing in empty stadiums w testing? "It's difficult to imagine what leagues do when one or two players test positive?" pic.twitter.com/ANr6Zewtnt — Elex Michaelson (@Elex_Michaelson) May 7, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js California and Oregon made news today that could whether USC has … Continue reading USC Notes: Step Closer To No-Crowd Games?

USC coach Clay Helton is going to do some Zoom sessions with interested members of the Trojan Athletic Fund. Each call is limited to 40 people and sessions are scheduled for May 8, May 15, May 22 and May 29. Sounds like a great opportunity to discuss hype videos. Continue reading Want To Zoom With Clay Helton?

I used to joke to certain groups of USC fans that they would rather finish No. 1 in the recruiting rankings than win a national title. Based on yesterday, I could probably say it’s more important to finish No. 1 in hype videos. There’s nothing wrong with hiring talented people. But here’s the difference between today and any time USC was great: Now things get … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Making Videos More Important Than Having A Good Coach