What did Max Nikias know and when did he know it? That might a question after last night’s news that a former USC dean and Los Angeles City Council member (and USC graduate) Mark Ridley Thomas were charged Wednesday with a bribery scheme in which Ridley-Thomas promised to steer millions of dollars in contracts to the school if his son got a scholarship and a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Scandal To Deal With
Tom Lovrich, a USC All-American pitcher, died on Oct. 1 at age 91. Lovrich might be best known for giving up a legendary home run to Mickey Mantle when USC played the Yankees at Bovard Field in 1951. The home run supposedly traveled 615 feet. Lovrich won 33 games at USC from 1950-52). He was an All-District and All-Conference first team selection in 1951 and … Continue reading Pitcher Who Is Part Of USC Lore Dies
It sure looks like Jaxson Dart is being readied for a possible role in the Notre Dame game. Dart did more Tuesday and by next week I can see him getting enough practice time to be available for the Notre Dame game. Kedon Slovis will start but if he struggles, Dart could get his chance. Donte Williams has nothing to lose. USC was picked to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Get Ready For Return Of Jaxson Dart
When Pete Carroll said, “I don’t even know anybody hardly down there” about USC, my antennas went up. I know Carroll has talked to Mike Bohn and Carroll is notorious for giving advice in coaching searches. Years ago, he told me he called Nebraska and recommended Jeff Tedford because he wanted to get Tedford out of the Pac-10. Carroll’s comment does illustrate one issue: USC … Continue reading Will Anyone With USC Ties Be Involved In Coaching Search?
Pete Carroll He looks better every day. And is willing to talk about it! Carson Palmer He made a rare visit to the Coliseum on Saturday to celebrate being in College Football Hall of Fame. Mario Cristobal, Luke Fickell, Matt Campbell The way USC is imploding these guys are becoming demi-gods. Jaxson Dart He gets better every week he doesn’t play. LOSERS Donte Williams Being … Continue reading USC Winners And Losers Of The Week
With USC sinking, who else needs to weigh in but Pete Carroll in an L.A. Times interview. Here’s the money quote: “Unfortunately for the people who have followed, we made it really difficult on them. We won every game for three years in a row or whatever it was. The expectations were difficult. “In one regard I feel bad for the guys who followed because … Continue reading Pete Carroll Weighs In
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