I know for many fans, recruiting is always the most important issue, especially in June. Some fans would rather finish No. 1 in the recruiting rankings than in the College Football Playoff, to update an old joke I used to tell. This is a better question: Has USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch incorporated any new schemes for this season? I’ve heard from a couple of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Time To Upgrade Defensive Schemes

USC should pick up at least two commitments this week, on Monday and Tuesday, as wide receiver Ryan Pellum of Long Beach Millikan and safety Marquis Gallegos of Sierra Canyon will announce their decisions. Frankly, USC should be able to get whoever it wants from Millikan and Sierra Canyon, so at least it is protecting its base. Here’s the week ahead of announcements: Monday: Wide … Continue reading Another Busy Week For Recruiting

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has brought a lot of attention to the Buffaloes. But his health has become an issue recently and he underwent emergency surgery Friday for blood clots. Some of the stories have been scary as there were reports Sanders might need his foot amputated. He underwent nine surgeries in 2021 and had two toes amputated. Sanders addressed some of his issues on … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Deion Sanders In The News

USC has tried to trade off the success of the Rams, Lakers and Dodgers in recent years. But I don’t know why the Dodgers are offering a Caleb Williams bobblehead. And in a bucket hat, no less. This is something USC should be doing at a game. Not the Dodgers. The Dodgers should stick to their own players. 👀✌️⚾️ @Dodgers x @CALEBcsw 8.10.23 https://t.co/gYV6SfC6fa pic.twitter.com/XQTXQUsw17 … Continue reading This Week’s Sign Of The Apocalypse

I’m hearing the Salute to Troy football kickoff event is scheduled for August 18th. The good news is it is back in its traditional month (August) after Lincoln Riley held last year’s event in June because he wanted to combine it with a big recruiting weekend. That meant flying Marcus Allen out to the event, but he and the current Trojans spent more time at … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Tradition Returns With A Catch

A reader emailed me today: “USC students used to swipe the UCLA banner from the Coliseum. Now two Daily Trojan guys swipe NFL jerseys and get arrested to make a headline.” And the key difference: The UCLA banner got returned. As the engines started, a voice from the airport tower told the passengers, “It has been nice having you with us. And we’ll be looking … Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement