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USC Morning Buzz: Rules? What Rules?

This week, the National Labor Relations Board trial continued on the issue of whether USC football and basketball players should be considered employees. I enjoy the unintended things that get said in these trials. Like on Tuesday, when USC executive senior associate AD Paul Perrier testified. Perrier said the USC men’s basketball team has team “expectations” but not team rules, per Front Office Sports. He … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Rules? What Rules?

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USC Notes: Pete Carroll Making Push For South Bay Return

USC had four players make the McDonald’s All-American boys’ and girls’ rosters. Trent Perry was the lone selection for the boys’ game while Kennedy Smith, Avery Howell and Kayleigh Heckel made the girls’ game. Pac 12 Conference Winner Arizona 1/4 (-400) Oregon 6/1 Colorado 8/1 Utah 18/1 Stanford 28/1 Arizona State 33/1 UCLA 150/1 Washington State 150/1 USC 200/1 Washington 200/1 California 250/1 Oregon State … Continue reading USC Notes: Pete Carroll Making Push For South Bay Return

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USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley’s Revamp Only Went So Far

The USC coaching staff shuffling appears over and it only concerned the defense. Despite the offensive line’s struggles, offensive line coach Josh Henson appears to have been spared any serious evaluation. And there was no consideration of hiring a special teams coach. Getting Lincoln Riley to revamp his defensive staff was apparently a monumental enough task. If you wanted him to touch his precious offense … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley’s Revamp Only Went So Far

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USC Morning Buzz: Defensive Duties Raise Questions

Remember when Shaun Nua was hired from Michigan to coach the defensive line coach, it was hailed as a masterstroke to get a Jim Harbaugh assistant coach. So it seems a little curious that he is now solely coaching defensive ends, which was previously handled by Roy Manning. It doesn’t seem like much responsibility for someone with Nua’s background. But this is the new restructuring … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Defensive Duties Raise Questions

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Julian Sayin To Ohio State

Quarterback Julian Sayin told ESPN he is transferring to Ohio State. The five-star prospect from Carlsbad left Alabama because Nick Saban retired. USC was considered a possible destination but the Buckeyes were always the clear favorite. “Incredibly excited to join the team here at Ohio State,” Sayin told ESPN. “I held this program in high regard throughout my entire recruiting process and am looking forward … Continue reading Julian Sayin To Ohio State

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