How puzzling does this sound? The USC Alumni Assn. is only going to have a membership tent for three home games this season: San Jose State, Washington and Ohio State. Shouldn’t an alumni assn. have a tent at every home game? They used to in years past. And why San Jose State over Oregon? Which game will draw more fans? Alums have complained about the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC scrimmaged yesterday and a highlight was this long TD play by freshman wide receiver Boobie Feaster. Even USC wanted the public to see a glimpse of Feaster’s explosiveness and put rhe clip on social media.. But here is something else to consider: Who was on the defense? Among the players chasing Feaster were Taylor Johnson, Jadyn Ramos, Joshua Holland, Talanoa Ili, Trestin Castro, Isaiah … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Training Camp Highlight Or Lowlight?

School is about to start but the USC Bookstore has some uninspiring shirts for sale. Not exactly upping its game for the fall. Continue reading USC Needs To Up Its Shirt Game

I’ve gone against the grain and identified the offensive line as an area of concern throughout the offseason. Many listed it as a strength and one reason was the return of all five starters. With Tobias Raymond switching to center, one option is that Hayden Treter will start at left guard. So now we have an inexperienced center and a left guard who did not … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Can You Make A Case For The Offensive Line?

Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) in talks with USC for possible post-Senate job according to the Detroit News. Peters, 67, has entered talks with USC to negotiate and arrange prospective employment. Can he coach football? I can’t believe I saw something from USC media crediting wide receivers coach Dennis Simmons for developing receivers. I like Simmons and think he is an adult in the room on … Continue reading USC Notes: A Word About Player Development

I hear one of USC’s prized freshmen men’s basketball players recently suffered an injury and could be sidelined 6-8 weeks. This follows foot surgery for center Eric Reibe. What is the deal with basketball injuries? I’m hearing Tobias Raymond is the clear No. 1 center during USC practices since the injury to Kilian O’Connor. Not exactly a surprise but also a clear sign that there … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Offensive Plugs A Gap, Which Opens Another One