USC Morning Buzz: Spring Football Is Here . . . Minus Fans
Today is the first USC spring football practice but the general public will not be allowed to attend because of the coronavirus. Recruits and families of USC players will be allowed. And maybe a donor or two? Who knows? I keep hearing Clay Helton looks out of sorts without John Baxter and/or Clancy Pendergast around. P-r-o-g-r-e-s-s. Just remember the first practice is always the least … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Spring Football Is Here . . . Minus Fans
USC Announces More Coronavirus Measures
USC announced several measures tonight, including that online classes will continue after spring break from March 22-29. And it said athletic events on campus will be closed to spectators, except for the families of athletes. Below are the new policies: Continue reading USC Announces More Coronavirus Measures
USC Keeps Up With UCLA
This morning, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times tweeted that UCLA was flying to Las Vegas on a charter flight while USC was flying commercial for the Pac-12 Tournament. A few hours later, Bolch tweeted USC was now flying charter to Las Vegas. Peer pressure? UPDATED: For the skeptics, it looks like Bolch tweeted a conversation with a USC official: pic.twitter.com/ZrJahp3dfo — Ben Bolch … Continue reading USC Keeps Up With UCLA
USC Assistant Jason Hart Candidate At Loyola Marymount
USC basketball assistant coach Jason Hart is a candidate for the Loyola Marymount job, which recently opened, according to sources. Ironically, LMU coach Mike Dunlap was also a former USC assistant. Hart has recruited pretty much every player on the roster outside of Isaiah Mobley and USC would not want to lose him. He got a new contract and raise three years ago to turn … Continue reading USC Assistant Jason Hart Candidate At Loyola Marymount
USC Makes A Smart Move
A source in the McKay Center tells me USC is going to hire former linebacker Chris Claiborne as a quality control analyst. I’m not sure what the duties include but Claiborne is a savvy hire: He knows all the good players in Southern California and is an excellent recruiter. Just as important, he is a respected former USC player who knows the tradition. Continue reading USC Makes A Smart Move
USC Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Says “Something Special Is Going On Here”
Clay Helton says the coaching staff came to USC because they believe in what is happening with the football program. Or maybe they just believe in him. “Why would Graham Harrell stay if he didn’t believe in what we’re doing?” Helton told the Associated Press. “Why does a Donte Williams leave a Rose Bowl champion Oregon to come here to USC? Why does Vic So’oto, … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Says “Something Special Is Going On Here”
