With Cal defeating Oregon tonight, the Pac-12 North will likely send an unranked team to the conference championship game. That won’t help the Pac-12 or USC. So if Colorado keeps winning, maybe the Trojans and Buffs should play each other. At least it might be a game between two undefeated teams. Even if neither team played anyone good. I can think of worse ideas for … Continue reading With The Pac-12 North A Disaster, Maybe USC Should Play Colorado

The death of Marv Marinovich brings back a lot of memories of the 1963 Rose Bowl, where No. 1-ranked USC defeated No. 2 Wisconsin, 42-37. And when I say memories, I can’t say they were all great for USC. First, the defensive line was a shambles when Wisconsin made its second-half comeback. Marinovich was ejected in the second quarter for personal foul; defensive tackle Gary … Continue reading A Good Time To Recall Some Strange Rose Bowl Memories

Twitter seems to be pushing Graham Harrell for the Utah State job. Is it true? I don’t know but I’m all for him going there. From the Utah State 247 Site “There is a significant amount of chatter within Utah State Alumni, boosters and other sources that the decision has been made to hire (USC OC) Graham Harrell.” https://t.co/l3fjDrOjv1 — WestCoastCFB (@WestCoastCFB) December 5, 2020 … Continue reading Does Graham Harrell Want Utah State Job?

Yes, there is a game. Tomorrow. I will post my score later but right now is your turn. Can Nick Rolovich possibly make this a game? Will a two-week break be too long for the Cougars? Will USC revert to habit and play down to its opponent? Can Kedon Slovis throw a spiral for four quarters? Continue reading Morning Buzz: Pick The USC-Washington State Score

Former USC football player Marv Marinovich, a member of the 1963 national championship team, died Thursday. He was 81. Marinovich had been battling Alzheimer’s. Most fans today remember him for being the father of former USC QB Todd Marinovich. Marinovich lettered at USC in 1959, 1961 and 1962 and was a two-way lineman.  He was known for his volatile personality and got kicked out of … Continue reading Ex-USC Player Marv Marinovich Dies

Sometimes, news comes as more of a relief than anything else. For several months there has been speculation quarterback Jake Garcia would decommit from USC. It became official Thursday night. The USC coaches have obviously known for a long time or they wouldn’t be recruiting another quarterback (Jaxson Dart). How many fans who cheered Garcia’s commitment last year are now claiming Garcia is overrated or … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column