A source I trust tells me that USC is recruiting Chris Olave still but that it's not overly aggressive at this point. While he's still a target and could still possibly visit the school, the Trojans are prioritizing Devon Williams over Olave for the second receiver spot at this point.

Based on what I was told, I would be surprised if Olave ends up in USC's class unless the Trojans decide he's a priority and make up a lot of ground late.

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Oregon LB commit Eli'Jah Winston did make it to campus this past weekend.

really hope Lynn doesn’t decide to take after his predecessor to aid our recruiting lol

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Sources identified two USC players who have communicated their intentions to transfer. (Out of respect for those players, we will not report their names at this time, but one plays offense and the other defense.)

This development, of course, opens the door for two more players to sign in the 2018 class. As we reported Thursday, the top priority at this time is cornerback. The next biggest needs are a third offensive lineman and a fifth linebacker.

Sources also informed me there are currently no frontrunners for the running backs coaching vacancy as well as the expected vacancy on defense. There is a good chance these hires won’t be addressed until after signing day. As you might recall, former RBs coach Tommie Robinson left for LSU shortly after signing day last year and Deland McCullough was not hired until March.

Following their visit from Alabama?

Any perspective??

I just spoke to someone I trust about Julius Irvin and Solomon Tuliaupupu. He says he's confident both will end up at USC.

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SMH!

Good kid. http://www.espn.com/blog/pac12/post...s-departure-affect-devon-williams-recruitment

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Oregon and USC are in a "50-50" battle for Devon Williams according to a source I trust.

USC has made up a ton of ground and has a very good chance to get the product of Lancaster, Calif. Antelope Valley HS. But there's apparently some in Williams' inner circle that are pushing hard for the Trojans' conference rival in Eugene, Ore.

Williams will take an official visit to Oregon this weekend so we'll see how things stand after that. I'm not confident in any prediction at this point but things do seem to be trending USC's way for the Rivals100 ATH at this point.

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neither rain nor snow nor temper tantrums can hold a motha fawka back



In other news, I don't know sheet about recruiting but in the recruiting game, if you follow it long enough you start to figure it out. Ain't hard to bat above 50% with all the info out there even when you miss on a DeAnthony, a Jalen, a Deshaun etc etc. I hit my mark on decommits this year and I haven't done too bad give or take a playa or two. So right or wrong I am sticking with what I have said for the last month plus. ITS, Irvin, OG, and Solo. Sheet I'd take 3 of the 4 and be stoked.

PS I haven't given up on Sewell yet.

Outstanding play. 5 hole sudden death. All even. 6th playoff sudden death hole at 8am Monday on the Golf Channel.

Jason Day vs. Alex Noren.

Why not make him a Co DC already and give him a bump in pay. He’s got everything you want in a coach, younger age, great recruiter, and ability to actually coach. If SC doesn’t do this he probably doesn’t last another year with SC. Just saying

USC defensive line coach Kenechi Udeze interviewed with the San Francisco 49ers Thursday morning. He is currently weighing whether he will leave USC to become the 49ers’ assistant defensive line coach/pass rush specialist.

Udeze, one of the top recruiters on staff, would be a notable loss for the Trojans. Known for his tireless work ethic and attention to detail, he was rewarded with an extension last summer following an impressive debut season at his alma mater in 2016. The 34-year-old Udeze helped shape an even better defensive line unit in 2017.

The homecoming might soon come to an end, however. Udeze has not been allowed to coach from the sidelines during games, an uncommon arrangement that has been a point of contention for not only Udeze but his players and recruits. He’s now also garnering interest from other teams and is considered a budding talent in the coaching ranks.

#basketballschool.

This was for the five other people that care...

Beat the Bears!

Got to give Cal credit they are short handed this year and had one of their better players sit out due to team violation. USC likewise was without Bennie Boatwright, likely giving his foot one more week before the Bruins game.

USC played good D throughout the game and though they couldn’t spit in the ocean with 32% shooting in the first half (at least 7 in and out bummers) they induced 14 turnovers and overall got 1/3 of their points off Cal turnovers mostly cause by the press D. Unlike the Stanford game the refs kind of let them play in this one with 27total FTs.

After that dismal showing in the last game the attendance was decent at 6,000 or so but the student section should be ashamed with less than 1/3 of the seats occupied. Lynn Swan and Max Nikias were there.

USC won its 6th straight conference game after that Stanford 50 foot dagger. That’s the most since 2002 with 9 straight being the high in 1992. Not likely to be repeated this year with UCLA, and at the Arizonas , though Arizona was lucky against Utah after nearly giving away their game at home.

Streaky game in first half, Cal packed it in inside and USC shot erratically so it went 16-8 Cal, then 23-18 USC ending at 31-29 UC at hr half. In the second half the 3 points shots by 6th man candidate Jonah Matthews and Elijah Stewart finding his touch has a combined game of 32 points and 8-13 3 pointers. It was still within 5 at the 11 minute mark and USC then spurted to a 20 point lead that ended 18 point difference. Funny since USC was favored by 17 1/2 and that didn’t look possible. Now 1/2 game behind Arizona and #41 in RPI and 47 in toughest SOS which should get better (and more challenging) over the remaining parts of the season.

Metu is a great player but his temper needs to be fixed. He was beaten on a scoring play, fouled the shooter and tossed the ball in anger against the cushiony part of the basket…a tech foul and a 10 point lead striped from 10 pints to 5 after the FTs.

A member of the program informed me late Thursday evening that the top existing priority for this signing class, if USC needs to make room, is at cornerback. The Trojans have already signed one (Chase Williams) and are finalists (if not favorites) for three others (Olaijah Griffin, Isaac Taylor-Stuart and Julius Irvin, who could also end up at safety).

I fully expect the Trojans to add at least one player among this trio; the need is obvious. But I'm told they'd ideally sign more than one on Feb. 7. Signing three corners in a single class was a tougher sell in the past. It doesn't figure to be as much of an issue now, what with USC's base defense featuring two corners and a nickel back. The real predicament facing USC is space. There's not a lot of it, and Clay Helton has spurned the practice of running scholarship players off the roster or revoking scholarships from former walk-ons.

As outlined in the scholarship distribution chart, USC is currently at 81 scholarships, a number that does not include its four unsigned commits. Quarterback JT Daniels and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown are locks to sign. The source said the Trojans will have a "full" defensive line class, which would seem to indicate commits Trevor Trout and Tuli Letuligasenoa will join JuCo signee Caleb Tremblay. (FWIW, our math has USC needing just two down linemen from this class.)

It should be noted that the Trojans can surpass 85 scholarships for now; they only need to be at 85 (or below) by late June when the second summer school session begins. There's a strong possibility that Helton is aware of specific players who ultimately intend to transfer, thus freeing up spots for signing day. That number, I was told Thursday, is inexact and keeps changing, likely because USC's transfer candidates remain undecided about leaving. Consider it part of the mystery that inevitably accompanies every signing day.

https://app.oxblue.com/open/usc/lacoliseumrenovation

Pretty cool... SIAP

tOSU. That Meyer is a vulture and will go anywhere

Linky

Hopeful this offers some comfort to his family.