This might be the most positive comment I’ve ever heard about Paul Hackett and it comes from NFL Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu. “There were colleges that wanted me only for baseball and not football,” Polamalu said. “Most colleges were both, including USC. When I went to USC, the agreement was that I was going to play both. “After the football season, Paul Hackett was … Continue reading Paul Hackett Gets Big Endorsement

One last word on quarterback Miller Moss going to Mater Dei. Of course, he is joining one of the two-best high school programs in Southern California. The rich get richer. But Moss can make a case that practices at Mater Dei will make him a lot better with players like linebacker Raesjon Davis (LSU) and cornerback Jaylin Davies, who is down to Arizona State, Ohio … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: One Reason To Transfer

Former USC safety C.J. Pollard has decided to transfer to Utah State. Pollard follows the footsteps of another former Serra High School and USC player, Jalen Greene, who transferred to Utah State two years ago. In 27 career games at USC, Pollard had 31 tackles, 3.5 for a loss, 0.5 sacks and one pass breakup. Continue reading C.J. Pollard Transfers To Utah State

With Miller Moss transferring, I joined Aram Tolegian to discuss the news, including what it means for USC. Continue reading It’s Podcast Time!

Quarterback Miller Moss, who committed to USC last week, is transferring to Mater Dei from Alemany, according to Eric Sondheimer of the Los Angeles Times. This is actually the third school for Moss, who spent his freshman year at Loyola. Remember that USC’s other committed quarterback, Jake Garcia, is also on his third school. This is the world of elite high school quarterbacks. Continue reading Miller Moss Transfers To Mater Dei

WINNERS Voluntary workouts Why are they called voluntary workouts? The players don’t exactly have a choice to attend. Recruiting Two more commitments (Michael Jackson, Miller Moss) last week. How bad was the previous staff? USC protest A good-size crowd held a peaceful protest Saturday morning. But some students wondered why Carol Folt or top administrators didn’t show up? Kedon Slovis LOSERS Offensive line No grad … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week