With Season Two Weeks Away, How Familiar Are You With USC?

It will be helpful when USC puts out a depth chart because a lot of fans I know still can’t name at least half the team. Lincoln Riley said Saturday that he expects the lineup to change because of daily competition in practice. “There will be somebody this year that’s a starter in Game 1 that isn’t in Game 5, and somebody that’s on the … Continue reading With Season Two Weeks Away, How Familiar Are You With USC?

Sunday Buzz: Remembering Gene Lebell

About a year ago, I rekindled memories of the Olympic Auditorium. So it is fitting to pay tribute to Gene Lebell, who died August 9. He was 89. Depending on your age, Lebell was either a judo champion, wrestler, actor, stuntman, wrestling referee or Olympic Auditorium fixture. His mother, Aileen Eaton, promoted boxing and wrestling at the Olympic. Lebell won both the heavyweight class and … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Remembering Gene Lebell

Did Tennessee Fans Get USC To Act On Bru McCoy?

Tennessee fans have been complaining about USC’s alleged lack of action regarding the eligibility of wide receiver Bru McCoy with a social media campaign aimed at Mike Bohn and Lincoln Riley. Any USC fan could attest that the university moves at its own speed when it comes to doing business, especially involving an athlete who faced any type of disciplinary action. Well, the Vols fans’ … Continue reading Did Tennessee Fans Get USC To Act On Bru McCoy?

USC Saturday Buzz: Training Camp Officially Over

Lincoln Riley said the left-tackle position is still not settled with Bobby Haskins and Courtland Ford battling to start. I know this: Haskins will play so at worst there will be some rotation but Haskins will play. The rest of the line is fairly set: Andrew Vorhees (left guard), Brett Neilon (center), Justin Dedich (right guard) and Jonah Monheim (right tackle) Riley mentioned Ceyair Wright … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Training Camp Officially Over

The USC Friday Column Supplement

Here’s a few more photos from 1988. USC linebackers Delmar Chesley (center) and Scott Ross (right) try to recover a fumble vs. Oklahoma. Erik Affholter makes a catch in the No. 2-ranked Trojans’ 27-10 loss to No. 1 Notre Dame. With three dorms permanently closed at USC and Fluor Tower recently demolished, here’s a picture of the still-standing Birnkrandt dorm from 1988. And a wider … Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Purdue upset No. 15-ranked USC, 3-0, in women’s soccer on Thursday before 3,217 fans. Welcome to the Big Ten. When offensive lineman Maximus Gibbs entered the transfer portal, he became the seventh player out of 22 from Clay Helton’s final recruiting class (2021) to enter the portal. USC is getting a lot of hype in the preseason and ranked in the top 15 in the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column