USC was picked to win the Pac-12 in the preseason media poll of 36 media members who cover the league. The Trojans received 25 of the 36 first-place votes. Here is the full poll: Following are the results of the preseason media poll (points 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 with first-place votes in parentheses): Total Points 1. USC (25) 413 2. Washington (4) 367 3. Utah (6) 359 4. … Continue reading USC Picked To Win Pac-12 In Preseason Poll
Former USC wide receiver Jordan Addison was pulled over in St. Paul, Minn., early Wednesday morning for driving his Lamborghini Urus at 140 m.p.h. in a 55 m.p.h. zone. He was issued a citation for speeding and reckless driving. Continue reading Jordan Addison Cited For Speeding, Reckless Driving
We are 24 hours from my least favorite day of the year: Pac-12 media day. I didn’t like it when it was it was held at a hotel near LAX; or at tourist traps (Universal Studio, Sony Pictures Studios, Hollywood and Highland); or in Las Vegas. It’s always the same. A preseason poll where the favorite is picked to win the conference; a commissioner’s statement … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Worst Day Of The Year
Five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews of Lilburn, Ga., committed to Tennessee. His other finalists were Georgia, Clemson, and USC. He is ranked the No. 1 “athlete” in the Class of 2024 by Rivals. USC was considered a long shot so it was no surprise. Next up: Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa announces his commitment on Sunday. Ohio State, USC and Notre Dame are the finalists. Continue reading Five-Star Wide Receiver Commits To Tennessee
I ran a picture last Friday of a brunch in Los Angeles with Notre Dame football players featuring 1953 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lattner. So I have to tell my Johnny Lattner story. Before covering USC, I used to go to the Notre Dame game in South Bend and sit in the stands. Back in those days, tickets were difficult to obtain because the stadium … Continue reading A Story About A Heisman Trophy Winner
Colorado coach Deion Sanders will not attend Pac-12 media day on Friday in Las Vegas because he is having surgery on Thursday. Defensive coordinator Charles Kelly will attend media day in place of Sanders. Tessier-Lavigner is also a member of the Pac-12 Executive Committee. Continue reading USC Notes: No Deion Sanders At Pac-12 Media Day
