So USC lost a recruit because general manager Charmin Bowden has a “no visit to other schools” policy for anyone committed to the Trojans. When Pete Carroll was USC’s coach, I had many conversations with him about how he encouraged recruits to visit other schools. “I want them to see other schools,” Carroll said. “I’m not afraid of anything. I know what we are offering. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is A Policy Worth Losing A Good Recruit?

I didn’t see this quote that Lincoln Riley gave to CBS during his offseason rehab tour. “I’m a lot better coach than at any point at Oklahoma,” he said. So he is better coach, it’s just the wins and losses that are worse. Winning and losing is the least important part of coaching, apparently. And if he such a better coach, why doesn’t he want … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Says He Is A Better Coach At USC Than At Oklahoma

Four-star wide receiver Eli Woodard of Temecula has decommitted from USC. He had committed to USC in February. Remember, Chad Bowden’s policy of not letting recruits take visits to other schools. Miami and Georgia are interested in Woodard. “It’s time,” Riley told ESPN about making the College Football Playoff. “The program’s ready for it.” In Year 5. Riley forgot to mention it would take at … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Four-Star Receiver Decommits

USC says it will sign 16 recruits for the Class of 2027 and already has 14 commitments. Do you really think if a five-star defensive tackle wants to commit after the Trojans get 16 commitments, they will tell the recruit no thanks because their class is full? Now I don’t doubt they want to sign a small class, I just don’t think the number is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Believe Scholarship Figure Is Set In Stone

USC baseball defeated Oregon, 2-1, in 11 innings last night in a big road victory for the Trojans. Isaac Cadena homered in the 11th for the Trojans and Mason Edwards struck out 12 in six shutout innings. Edwards finished the regular season with an 8-0 record, 1.49 ERA, 154 K’s and 37 BB in 84.1 innings. The victory was USC’s first Quad 1 win of … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column