USC Halfback/NFL Guru Ernie Zampese Dies

Former USC halfback Ernie Zampese, who was better known as a successful NFL offensive coordinator, has died. He was 86. Zampese was a left halfback at USC in 1955-56 and made his mark despite playing with star tailbacks Jon Arnett and C.R. Roberts. In 1956, Zampese was third in rushing (500 yards), second in passing, third in scoring and third in total offense. He was … Continue reading USC Halfback/NFL Guru Ernie Zampese Dies

USC Morning Buzz: NIL Hype Videos Excite Certain Crowd

I get why USC has to create hype videos for NIL. It needs to come up with something to impress recruits. What is less clear to me is why some media feel the need to cheer on whatever BLVD Studios announces? What’s in it for them? Are they invested somehow in this? If you cover the team, you don’t need to cheer on endorsements, unless … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: NIL Hype Videos Excite Certain Crowd

Four-Star Forward Commits To UCLA

Devin Williams, a 6-10 four-star forward from Corona Centennial, committed to UCLA over USC on Sunday. Was anyone surprised? I knew Williams would end up at UCLA when the USC fanboys started going silent leading up to the announcment. I’m curious to see how USC recruiting goes now that former assistant coach Jason Hart has been gone for a year and the Trojans try to … Continue reading Four-Star Forward Commits To UCLA

USC Plays Rice On Saturday If You Can Watch It

With the season six days away, here’s a reality that will hit some fans this week: Lincoln Riley’s debut vs. Rice will be on the Pac-12 Network. That’s a harsh reality for some people, especially if you do not get the Pac-12 Network. And it is not a given every sports bar or restaurant has the network. Plenty of fans have told me in the … Continue reading USC Plays Rice On Saturday If You Can Watch It

USC Play Of The Day

In case you missed it, here’s the play of the day by Los Alamitos wide receiver Makai Lemon, who is committed to USC. Makai Lemon with a sweet catch pic.twitter.com/0qI8Aa8H9B — solvingfootball (@solvingfootball) August 27, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Lemon scored three TDs and had two others called back, including a 97-yard kick return. Los Alamitos lost to American Heritage of Plantation, Fla., 56-27. Every Los Al … Continue reading USC Play Of The Day