As USC is testing its own players for COVID-19, so big numbers around the nation: LSU has 30 players in quarantine for the coronavirus, according to Sports Illustrated. Clemson had 23 test positive earlier this week. Kansas State has 14. That extremely lengthy letter from the provost last night did not answer the one question USC faculty and staff want to know: When will they … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Big Testing Numbers Across Country

The restoration of the USC-Mater Dei pipeline looks like it still needs some work as cornerback Jaylin Davies committed to Oregon today. Davies is the No. 7-ranked cornerback in the nation by Rivals. He chose Oregon over USC, Arizona State and Ohio State. Oregon now has the nation’s No. 6-ranked recruiting class per Rivals. USC is ranked No. 3. Continue reading Oregon Still Has Some Teeth In Southern California

USC’s been pretty pro-active when it comes to sending a message on its philosophy during the recent protests. With that in mind, it is reasonable to assume the odds of the next USC football coach being African American are better than at any time in school history. It’s kind of shameful USC’s never had an African American defensive coordinator, let alone a head coach. It … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Here is the response USC sent out for season-ticket holders who wished to have season tickets for the 2020 season. Continue reading USC Responds To “Opt In” Season-Ticket Holders

Two weeks ago, I wrote that Carson Palmer, Jack Del Rio and Jeff Bregel are on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Palmer is obviously going to be a popular choice. But if you go by college careers, Bregel probably deserves more consideration than he will get: He was a two-time consensus All-American He was a two-time AP All-American He was a two-time Playboy … Continue reading An Overlooked USC All-American