USC Sunday Buzz: Getting A Letter Can Be Tough

The other day I told a story about USC fullback Lloyd Winston getting into a fight with lineman Marv Marinovich on campus. Since I knew little about Winston, I decided to look him up. Unfortunately, he did earn a letter even though he spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. But more research revealed in 1959, Winston played 10 games and rushed for 70 … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Getting A Letter Can Be Tough

Former USC Tailback Involved In Serious Car Crash

There was a horrible car accident today in Monrovia when an alleged street racer lost control of his Mustang and slammed into an SUV, according to police. According to several sources, the driver of the Mustang was former USC tailback Sultan McCullough. He is currently in the intensive care at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena. I’m told he was responsive tonight. For details on the … Continue reading Former USC Tailback Involved In Serious Car Crash

A Game With No Fans Would Be Further Drain On USC Coffers

Imagine if USC played two home football games without fans? Even with season-ticket sales down and general attendance down, that’s still a lot of lost revenue including concessions, parking, etc. USC losing two of its six home games would be a rough way to start the season. If there is a season. The combination of the coronavirus and the clayvirus is a tough punch for … Continue reading A Game With No Fans Would Be Further Drain On USC Coffers

No Fans In Stands In September?

Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom was asked today about the idea of playing NFL games in August and September with fans in the stands? “I’m not anticipating that happening in this state,” Newsom said. Newsom added the state would not feel comfortable re-opening stadiums until it would “have the appropriate community surveillance and testing” to identify who is infected and “that’s not something I anticipate happening … Continue reading No Fans In Stands In September?