This week, I spoke to someone close to the USC recruiting staff. “They think they are killing it in recruiting,” the source said. So imagine his shock to see USC took a three-star offensive lineman that was projected to go to Oregon State? “It’s unbelievable,” he said. Former USC quarterback JT Daniels has signed a deal with marketing agency ESM. USC swimmers Marlene Kahler (Austria) … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Is this a winning formula for USC? There’s an interesting quote from someone who previously worked with Mike Bohn. Continue reading Notes: A Winning Formula For USC?

One trick Clay Helton has pulled the past 5-6 years is getting early commitments and then dropping the recruit later. It creates early buzz and also acts as an insurance policy if better players don’t want to commit later. I’m not saying he is doing that now but whenever I see three stars commit, I feel like that is in that back of USC’s mind. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Playing Chess Or Checkers?

USC received a commitment Tuesday night from offensive tackle Keith Olson of Napavine, Wash. Olson is a three-star recruit who had six total offers per 247Sports and was believed to favor Oregon State before USC snagged him. Let’s remember a few days ago, Oregon got a commitment from Kelvin Banks, the No. 2-rated offensive tackle in the nation and a five-star prospect. And let’s note … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is This The Difference Between Oregon and USC?

Jake Smith, a wide receiver who played at Texas the past two seasons, is transferring to USC. Smith had 568 yards receiving and nine touchdowns the past two years. He might a good pickup. Smith started six games last season but missed three with a hamstring injury. But receivers tend to be a dime a dozen and wouldn’t it better to get an offensive lineman … Continue reading Does USC Need Another Receiver From Texas?