Does USC even care that it is alienating its former players? I’m sure its response would be, “you cannot listen to one disgruntled player.” But I hear USC legends Ronnie Lott and Marcus Allen are now aware of the situation as word spreads of the decision to honor former teams at the new fall scrimmage on August 17 instead of the now-canceled Salute to Troy … Continue reading The Ex-Player Fallout Continues
North Texas quarterback Mason Fine said at Conference USA media day that his new offensive coordinator Bodie Reeder is preparing him for the NFL “He is teaching me a lot of things for the next level, NFL wise,” Fine said. This is interesting because the USC peanut gallery acts like nobody could possibly learn anything more than being coached by Graham Harrell, who came to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Graham Harrell’s Ex-QB Seems Happy
Rivals recruiting analyst Mike Farrell doesn’t mince words about USC recruiting: “USC is taking guys it would never take in other years.” Remember some of the homer pundits are trying to say recruiting is fine and claim all the lightly recruited three-star offensive linemen being taken is really a genius move. They also gave good reviews to cornerback Trey Davis, who didn’t even make it … Continue reading Afternoon Notes: USC Taking Odd Recruits
USC men’s tennis coach Peter Smith, who won five NCAA titles, has resigned. USC says Smith wants to pursue other opportunities outside of college coaching. I’ve already heard from other sources Smith was forced out. Nothing surprises me during the Lynn Swann administration. Is it a coincidence that USC is losing established, successful coaches like Smith and beach volleyball coach Anna Collier? The problem now … Continue reading USC Men’s Tennis Coach Peter Smith Resigns
People who support USC playing an FCS school is necessary because the schedule needs to become easier. But USC officials have pointed out to me that UC Davis is better than a lot of FBS teams. So which is it? Is USC destroying a tradition to make the schedule or because UC Davis is supposedly better than UNLV? Those reasons contradict each other. Continue reading What Is Real Reason USC Is Altering Schedule?
We get letters . . . Here is what USC sent us about its plans to honor past teams (1969, 1994, 2009) on August 17: “USC will host those 3 teams with a pre-scrimmage BBQ (complimentary for the ex-player and a guest) in a special setup just outside the Peristyle end of the Coliseum. The 3 teams will be brought down to the field and introduced … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
