The announced crowd of 57,116 was the smallest since 1950. Now on to some delusional quotes from Clay Helton, who got heckled by USC fans as he came off the field: “It doesn’t bother me. It rolls off my back, so I’m not worried about it. ““I know the job. The job is you win, people are going to pat you on the back. If … Continue reading Some Reaction To USC-UCLA Debacle

UPDATED II: What an utter disgrace. Awful on both side of the ball. Awful play calling. Clancy Pendergast is MIA on run defense. Clay Helton was asked after the game if he is returning: “That’s a question for Mr. Swann.” Fans screamed that Helton should be fired as he walked off the field. “It doesn’t bother me,” he said. “It rolls off my back, so … Continue reading Discuss The USC-UCLA Game

Another week to pick a USC game. Sigh. I’m actually tired of describing USC’s underachievement on a weekly basis. I wonder how many of you feel your health is affected while watching USC games? Does your blood pressure rise? Anyways, on paper, USC should win today’s game. UCLA is young and has won only two games. But now comes the but. USC could not even … Continue reading My USC-UCLA Pick

Two pictures from the 1988 USC-UCLA game at the Rose Bowl. The measles game, where Rodney Peete almost did not play and was considered unlikely to play the day before the game. But he did play and led the Trojans to a 31-22 victory. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

With an early kickoff, I’m starting this earlier than usual. USC is the more talented team. Does that matter? Do you want USC to lose to force change? Pick away! Continue reading Pick The USC-UCLA Score

Are you having trouble getting excited for the Crosstown Rivalry? Last year, when USC won, the Trojans fans didn’t even make any noise to celebrate the victory and when the student section tried to start a So Cal spellout, it fizzled out because the regular fans refused to follow suit. And that was during a 10-win season. Imagine how surly USC fans will be at … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column