Former USC star Joey Browner is battling “serious health issues” according to his former Minnesota Vikings teammate, Tommy Kramer. Kramer and other Vikings are hosting a fundraiser for Browner. Here is information if you want to purchase an autographed item. The USC women’s volleyball team is ranked No. 21 in the AVCA preseason poll. There are six Big Ten teams ranked ahead of the Trojans, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

When some USC fans focus so much on the top-ranked recruiting class, it allows them to deflect from this year’s team. These are the types I like to joke would rather win a recruiting national title than an actual national title. Here is what football reporter Andy Staples got on this during the Dan Patrick Show yesterday. “When you hear Lincoln Riley talk it sounds … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Does This Year Matter?

The oddsmakers might not think much of USC winning games but they love the passing offense. Jayden Maiva is the favorite to lead the Big Ten in passing yards according to BetOnline. Big Ten Passing Yard Leader     Jayden Maiava (USC) 2/3  (-150) Dante Moore (Oregon) 13/2 (+650) Julian Sayin (Ohio State) 13/2 (+650) Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) 8/1   Demond Williams Jr (Washington) 12/1 … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Pleases Oddsmakers In One Respect

USC did something good. Interim president Beong-Soo Kim got rid of the ridiculous security checkpoints which caused delays for students entering campus, especially since there were only a few approved entrances under this system. It was a bright idea of Carol Folt, who didn’t have the courage to remove them before she retired. How many millions did USC waste the past 16 months by staffing … Continue reading USC Returns To Semblance Of Normalcy

USC opens the season in 25 days against Mighty Missouri State. Remember USC was going to play Mississippi in this slot until that series got canceled. One excuse for the cancellation was that both teams would be moving toward a nine-game conference schedule. Well, the SEC still hasn’t done that. Imagine how much more exciting it would have been to welcome Lane Kiffin and Co. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Great Game That Got Away