USC Tailback Stephen Carr Makes Doak Walker Watch List

USC tailback Stephen Carr made the watch list for the Doak Walker Award, which goes to the nation’s top running back. So did Stanford’s Bryce Love, who won the award last season. The complete list of candidates is below: Cam Akers (So.), Florida State Darius Anderson (Jr.), TCU Rodney Anderson (Jr.), Oklahoma Ryquell Armstead (Sr.), Temple Alex Barnes (Jr.), Kansas State LeVante Bellamy (Jr.), Western … Continue reading USC Tailback Stephen Carr Makes Doak Walker Watch List

USC Picture Of The Day

Here’s a beautiful color photo of the 1974 USC-Pittsburgh game. It features Pitt’s Tony Dorsett, one of the greatest tailbacks in football history. The USC players are nose guard Larry Nunnally (93), linebacker Mario Celotto and either defensive tackle Art Riley (70) or defensive tackle Gary Jeter (79). The Trojans were ranked No. 18. Pitt was No. 8. USC won, 16-7, even though QB Pat Haden … Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

USC Afternoon Notes

USC provost Michael Quick, who is acting president since the departure of Max Nikias, said the university has created a sexual harassment task force comprised of faculty, staff and students. Quick said the task forced was formed as a response to a National Academics’ report on sexual harrassment in certain academic fields. Quick remains a controversial figure because some view him as too close to Nikias … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes

USC Morning Buzz: It’s Davey O’Brien Watch List Day

I admit it would not have surprised me if JT Daniels were on the Davey O’Brien watch list. The fact nominees were required to start at least one game last season would not be enough to derail the hype for the Mater Dei QB. Since it is just a watch list, Daniels still has a shot to win the award, right? Anyways, here are the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: It’s Davey O’Brien Watch List Day

NCAA Passes On Los Angeles For Final Four

The NCAA announced future sites for the Final Four: Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio and Indianapolis will host the event in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Where is Los Angeles? Or Inglewood, since the new Rams stadium was considered a natural venue for the Final Four. Maybe the lackluster interest in college basketball in Southern California is a factor. Although the area usually gets behind big events. … Continue reading NCAA Passes On Los Angeles For Final Four