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Here's everything in one place -- I'll sticky it to the top of the page in place of the one from last year, but I wanted everyone to notice it first in the main feed.

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP SPOTS CLEARED (33)

TRANSFER PORTAL DEPARTURES (16)
RUSH Julien Simon (Tulsa)
S Xavion Alford (Arizona State)
LB Ralen Goforth (Washington)
LB/RUSH Tayler Katoa
LB Tuasivi Nomura (Fresno State)
WR Gary Bryant Jr. (Oregon)
DB Briton Allen (Utah)
WR CJ Williams (Wisconsin)
WR Kyle Ford (UCLA)
WR John Jackson III (Nevada)
TE Malcolm Epps (Pitt)
OL Courtland Ford (Kentucky)
CB Joshua Jackson Jr.
DT Earl Barquet
OL Jason Rodriguez (Nevada)
DB Latrell McCutchin (Houston)
DL Colin Mobley

OUT OF ELIGIBILITY (10*)
WR Terrell Bynum
C Brett Neilon
LG Andrew Vorhees
CB Mekhi Blackmon
RB Travis Dye
LT Bobby Haskins
TE Josh Falo
DT Brandon Pili
RUSH Nick Figueroa
K Alex Stadthaus

EARLY NFL DRAFT DEPARTURE (2)
DE Tuli Tuipulotu
WR Jordan Addison

RETIRED FROM FOOTBALL/JUST OFF ROSTER (5)
TE Ethan Rae
OL Caadyn Stephen
CB Adonis Otey
QB Mo Hasan
DL Jamar Sekona

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP ADDITIONS (33)

TRANSFER PORTAL ADDITIONS (14)
P Eddie Czaplicki (from Arizona State)
OLB Jamil Muhammad (from Georgia State)
DT Kyon Barrs (from Arizona)
WR Dorian Singer (from Arizona)
CB Christian Roland-Wallace (from Arizona)
LB Mason Cobb (from Oklahoma State)
OT Michael Tarquin (from Florida)
RB MarShawn Lloyd (from South Carolina)
DE Jack Sullivan (from Purdue)
OL Jarrett Kingston (from Washington State).
DE Anthony Lucas (from Texas A&M)
DL Bear Alexander (from Georgia)
OL Emmanuel Pregnon (from Wyoming)
DB Tre'Quon Fegans (from Alabama)

2023 FRESHMEN SIGNED (2*1)
QB Malachi Nelson
WR Zachariah Branch
WR Makai Lemon
OLB Braylan Shelby
RB Quinten Joyner
LB Tackett Curtis
OL Elijah Paige
RB A'Marion Peterson
S Christian Pierce
OL Amos Talalele
TE Kade Eldridge
OL Micah Banuelos
CB Maliki Crawford
OL Alani Noa
DT Sam Greene
OLB David Peevy
OL Tobias Raymond
DT Deijon Laffitte
DT Elijah Hughes
WR Ja'Kobi Lane
TE Duce Robinson
(*TE Walker Lyons, not enrolling until 2024 after LDS mission, so not counted in tally here.)

Lincoln Riley is also surrounding himself with a few staffers who have been mentioned as HC candidates, all on the defensive side of the football.

Brain trust!

Not surprised if true. Ace recruiter, terrible coach.

Got Arnold, our target from Oregon State!

I've been told the family is "debating" about what to do next. Williams was super close with Donte but he also has tremendous connections to USC so it will be one to watch.

Myrtle Beach Bowl
Ohio: 41
GA Southern: 21

Easy money...

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24/7 shows Raleek 100% to ASU. Anyone see or hear this?

USC was once again the runner-up for Dre'lon Miller -- first to Texas A&M and this time to Colorado, per his interview with Gorney.

Comments:

"My visit to USC was very exceptional. I love the drive their program has along with the collective commitment of the players and staff. They believe I can have a big impact early. One of the best schools academically, with a great leader in Coach Riley. They’ve left an incredible impression on my family and I."

This might go down as the worst recruiting class in program history -- definitely in the Rivals era.

There were just 12 commits, only two four-stars and it ranked 71st nationally. And yet, even that seems generous in hindsight. Let's review how they've fared:

Major impact (2)

Three-star DE Tuli Tuipulotu (one of the steals of the entire class, of course)
Four-star OT Jonah Monheim

Some impact (5)

Four-star WR Gary Bryant (one big season before transferring to Oregon)
Three-star OT Courtland Ford (Two-year starter, co/starter before transferring to Kentucky)
Two-star K Parker Lewis (Primary kicker for most of two seasons before transferring to Ohio State)
Three-star DL Jamar Sekona (played 182 defensive snaps in 2021 before largely disappearing last season and leaving the program last offseason)
Three-star WR-turned-CB Joshua Jackson Jr. (played 132 defensive snaps in 2021, got in off-the-field trouble last year, left program, whereabouts unknown)

Key depth (1)

Three-star OL Andrew Milek (often praised for second-team work but played only 46 snaps last two seasons, just entered portal)

The rest (4)

Three-star OL Casey Collier (saw minimal action over two seasons, transferred to Oklahoma State, didn't play in 2022 and was off team -- whereabouts unclear)
Three-star OL Caadyn Stephen (never played in two seasons, off roster, whereabouts unknown)
Three-star OL Andres Dewerk (has not come close to pushing for a role in three years at USC, still on roster)
Three-star DT Kobe Pepe (ditto)

So that's two out of 12 that panned out -- two recruits from an entire signing class. Brutal.

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Guys are gonna be transferring every year, lol. Madness.

LINK: Bartlett grew up a USC fan and already has ties to the staff. Trojans will be a factor

My wife wants to see a concert in LV that weekend so I'm planning a concert/USC weekend out of it. Do we know when those tickets go on sale?
I'm already into it for the concert and hotel so I'd like to get good seats for the game, thanks.

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Plus QB Dillon Gabriel.

Nothing this week, but here's the schedule for next week:

Monday, Dec. 18 (time TBD) - post-practice availability with Coach Riley and defensive players

Wednesday, Dec. 20 (time TBD) - National Signing Day press conference

Friday, Dec. 22 (time TBD) - post-practice availability with offensive players

Hopefully I have enough hints this was coming.

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I have to give it up to Rob Pelinka for making some great moves to put the Lakers in position to make the playoffs. They are playing really well right now even without Lebron and D Lo, and their remaining schedule is pretty manageable.

I got emotional during Pau's jersey retirement tonight. He is such a well spoken and amazing ambassador for the game. After the game, I had to go back and watch the highlights from the 2009 and 2010 NBA finals. Those Lakers teams were lit. They had so many dudes. It was inspirational to watch them play together.

I also went back to watch the 2020 NBA finals highlights. That is another Lakers team that was absolutely loaded. When healthy with the right supporting cast, Lebron and AD are such an unstoppable force together. Fingers crossed they can make some noise this year. At the very least this team has made it an exciting home stretch to the season.

Nate Clifton was a great interview. Most notable to me was that Lincoln Riley was the only head coach to come visit him, and that led him to cancel a planned visit to another school last weekend and instead come to USC, leading to his commitment. Sounds like Riley is backing up his words about making the defense his top priority.