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A Less-Than-Stellar Manning Camp Report

When I wrote this morning about Jayden Maiava’s inconsistency, which USC-media types seem to ignore, I didn’t even know there was a critical report of his performance at the recent Manning Passing Academy. From CBS Sports: “(Maiava) left something to be desired from a pure arm-strength standpoint. “Somewhat of a mechanical thrower, the ball doesn’t jump out of his hand — especially when surrounded by … Continue reading A Less-Than-Stellar Manning Camp Report

USC Morning Buzz: Most Valuable Player Must Also Be Most Consistent

Jayden Maiava is USC’s most important player this season and a Heisman Tropjhy candidate. He is expected to have a big season. But here’s the question: Will he still have games like he did vs. Nebraska, Oregon and TCU? Those were wildly inconsistent performances, to say the least. Does it matter USC lost Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane or are wide receivers simply a spot … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Most Valuable Player Must Also Be Most Consistent

An Original Commitment Makes Decision

Wide receiver Eli Woodard of Temecula, who was originally committed to USC, committed to Miami today. He also considered Cal and UCLA. He decommitted from USC because he wanted to take visits to other schools, which is against the policy of Chad “Charmin” Bowden. It would have been funny if someone like Luke Wafle had tested this policy and made other visits and then called … Continue reading An Original Commitment Makes Decision

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USC Morning Buzz: The Good/Bad Of Football And Another Key Baseball Defection

Let’s look at the potential strengths and weaknesses of the USC football team: PRIMARY STRENGTHS: The offense features a Heisman Trophy contender and the usual array of star prospects at the skill prospects. The offensive line returns all five starters and has size and depth. In a reversal for recent USC teams, the defense will be led by its defensive line, which could solve last … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Good/Bad Of Football And Another Key Baseball Defection

Sunday Buzz: A Player Worth Remembering

It’s 62 days before football season. Who cares, right? But some publications do countdowns where they mention a player who wore the jersey number to signify the days before the season. The problem is they often pick the wrong player. Here’s a No. 62 worth mentioning: Chris Foote. He was the starting center on USC’s 1979 team, which went 11-0-1 and beat undefeated Ohio State, … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: A Player Worth Remembering

Saturday Buzz: Will USC Play On Natural Grass In 2028?

With the World Cup in full swing, it’s a reminder that USC is probably going to have play the 2028 season somewhere besides the Coliseum, which will need to have a running track removed after hosting track events at the Coliseum. SoFi Stadium is expected to be the favored site. Maybe USC should insist SoFi install a grass field like it currently has for the … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Will USC Play On Natural Grass In 2028?