Remembering A USC-Notre Dame Game
In today’s USC notes column supplement, I write about the 1979 USC-Notre Dame game, where the Trojans amassed 591 yards in total offense. Link here. Continue reading Remembering A USC-Notre Dame Game
Month: May 2021
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
George Kliavkoff is now the face of the Pac-12. But for the universities that make up the conference, a big development will be who Kliavkoff hires directly under him to work with the administrators at each school. That person will deal with athletic directors while Kliavkoff focuses on the big picture, supposedly. It will be a significant hire and the person should have a lot … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Gets Auburn Transfer
A safety who is from the Dallas-area wants to transfer. Where will he go? USC, of course. Chris Thompson, a four-star from Auburn, announced he was transferring to USC. Thompson played in six games and had eight tackles. He was one of only three healthy safeties on the Auburn roster during spring drills but still emerged as a backup. He was a true freshman last … Continue reading USC Gets Auburn Transfer
Important Quotes From Pac-12 Press Conference
Here’s are the most-important quote from new Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff. “We have to get the Pac-12 Network distributed everywhere on every platform.” That alone is a big change from Larry Scott. Here’s another difference: “We know where our bread is buttered. We’re focused on the revenue sports.” Translation: Football (and to basketball) are king. And then this from Oregon president Michael Schill on keeping … Continue reading Important Quotes From Pac-12 Press Conference
Pac-12 Hires George Kliavkoff As Commissioner
The Pac-12 hired who? George Kliavkoff, President of Entertainment & Sports at MGM Resorts, has signed a five-year contract to become the new commissioner. First things first: It’s pronounced Klēē-ãv-cough. He has a lot of experience with sports/entertainment, digitial media and cable TV. This is obviously one of those “built for the future” hires. He should be well-equipped to deal with the new TV deals. … Continue reading Pac-12 Hires George Kliavkoff As Commissioner
Pac-12 Expected To Name Commissioner Today
The Pac-12 will name its new commissioner late Thursday morning, according to John Canzano of the Oregonian. Who will Carol Folt and Co. choose? Folt is part of the five-person search committee so she has a bigger say than some might assume. The scary part is just about anyone could get the job although there has been speculation about Oliver Luck, the former West Virginia … Continue reading Pac-12 Expected To Name Commissioner Today
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 