USC Sunday Buzz: Sometimes You Have To Wait To Be Right

Ten months ago, I sent out a tweet mentioning that Knox Kiffin, the son of Lane Kiffin, was going to transfer from Palos Verdes High School and move to Mississippi this year. Shortly afterward, I got a message from Knox asking me to delete the tweet and telling me he was not going to transfer. I deleted the tweet mainly as a courtesy to him … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Sometimes You Have To Wait To Be Right

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I’m told USC intends to institute its campus-wide layoffs by August 1st. It is believed the layoffs could hit 6 percent of the university employees. The university wants the layoffs to occur before school starts in August so it can start the year with a “clean slate.” Tell that to anyone who gets laid off. The idea, apparently, is to try and rebuild from the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Morning Buzz: USC’s Finances Hit Stadium Construction

About two weeks ago, I chronicled the fiscal mismanagement at USC and now I have a sterling example of why it matters. The big athletics project (new football building, baseball stadium, women’s soccer stadium) is still more than $50 million short in fundraising. Well, guess what? USC has decided that because of this, the baseball stadium will be completed in phases. That means USC will … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC’s Finances Hit Stadium Construction

Nothing Like Divided Loyalties

Is Eric Musselman a Dodgers or Padres fan? Family night ⚾️ @Padres pic.twitter.com/fMsfzHhuhP — Eric Musselman (@EricPMusselman) July 6, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js .@EricPMusselman threw out the first pitch at the @Dodgers game tonight! ✌️ pic.twitter.com/XJKDZ5BTlL — USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) September 21, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Nothing Like Divided Loyalties

USC Morning Buzz: This Plan Won’t Make Lincoln Riley Happy

Did you see what Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said about the College Football Playoff’s expansion to 16 teams? “I’m doubling down today on 5-11,” Yormark said Tuesday. “I’m confident we’ll get to the right place. I’m confident we’ll get to 5-11.” That will not make Lincoln Riley happy. The 5-11 model means the five highest-ranked conference champions would get automatic bids and the remaining … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: This Plan Won’t Make Lincoln Riley Happy