Defensive tackle Jay Toia released a statement today: Continue reading Jay Toia Makes Statement

WINNERS Jay Toia Yes, a winner. I’ll have the reason why he transferred on Tuesday, which also explains why he is a winner. USC history It was a fun week getting to write about Marv Goux’s acting career and nose tackle Rich Dimler. USC schedule An over/under of nine wins? Yes, when you look at that easy schedule. LOSERS USC football There is still too … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Winners And Losers Of The Week

I’ve watched every Twilight Zone episode more times than I can remember and I’ve seen the episode “Third from the Sun” many times. But I never noticed Marv Goux. Even though he has a couple shots. I wonder how many people recognized Goux when the episode aired in 1960 without the technology to replay or rewind. I’ve watched this episode plus the 1959 episode of … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Marv Goux Enters The Twilight Zone

I’ve talked about USC’s linebacker unit being indifferent. It looks like Athlon’s agrees with its Pac-12 rankings of the linebacker corps: 1. Oregon 2. Washington 3. Arizona Sr 4. Utah 5. OSU 6. Cal 7. Colorado 8. USC 9. UCLA 10. WSU 11. Stanford 12. Arizona Kedon Slovis took part in the Steve Clarkson QB retreat in Santa Monica today: USC and Mississippi. Slovis and … Continue reading USC Saturday Notes: Linebacker Unit Under Scrutiny

This week’s USC newsletter column supplement remembers nose guard Rich Dimler (92).  “The toughest player I’ve seen in 22 years of coaching,” Marv Goux said. Continue reading Remembering Rich Dimler

Are the walls slowly closing around Clay Helton or will he have some more lucky escapes like last season? Will depth issues take a toll on the Trojans? Will the offensive and defensive lines be the luckiest coach in America’s undoing or will skill players bail him out again? Here’s one thing: Is Arizona State ever going to live up to its hype? If it … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column