Did you know USC tried to hire legendary Alabama coach Bear Bryant? After USC fired Jeff Cravath in 1950, athletic director Willis O. Hunter contacted Bryant but he turned the Trojans down. “I had just signed a new contract at Kentucky,” Bryant told the Daily Trojan. Kentucky, you say? Bryant had just gone 11-1 and defeated No. 1-ranked Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. The final … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Here’s a story from USA Today on how airlines issue refunds when they cancel your flight but one is playing hardball . . . United. Are you surprised? And they nearly had their name on the Coliseum last year and still have their name on the field. Did I mention United CEO Oscar Munoz is on the USC Board of Trustees. The only regret USC … Continue reading United Airlines Strikes Again
Petros Papadakis suggested on his show that USC move to Staples Center . . . for football. He based his suggestion on declining fan interest and the Air Raid being conducive to indoor football. “It’s the downsizing of USC football because of the cheapening of the brand. and the way that they play,” Papadakis said. “Carol Folt and the Bohnerino can have a royal box … Continue reading USC Can Move To . . . Staples Center
With USC tailback Marcus Allen celebrating his 60th birthday today, here’s a picture of Brad Budde (71), Allen (33), Charles White (12) and Paul McDonald (16). That’s a Lombardi Award winner and two Heisman Trophy winners in the photo. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
The NCAA announced it would give its schools around $225 million in June. That is $375 million less than normal because of the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said the cancellation of the NCAA and Big 12 Tournaments will cost the conference around $15-18 million. Bowlsby said he believed the Big 12’s reserves can probably “make members whole” this season. Continue reading NCAA Will Distribute $375 Million Less To Schools
Here’s some highlights of the 1951 game between USC and the New York Yankees, which drew a huge crowd to Bovard Field. It features Phil Rizzuto, Hank Workman, Joe Dimaggio, Mickey Mantle, USC pitcher Tom Lovrich and USC center fielder Tom Riach. There’s no mention of Mantle’s supposed-650-foot home run. One of the outfield fence markers says 439 feet. Continue reading USC-New York Yankees Video
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