Jen Cohen Finally Addresses USC-Notre Dame Rivalry

The good news is USC athletic director Jen Cohen finally answered a question about the USC-Notre Dame rivalry. The bad news is she didn’t rise to the level of enthusiasm that Notre Dame’s athletic director and coach have for the rivalry. “Tradition will always be important for us,” Cohen said on 710-AM. “I think that’s what seperates USC from a lot of other programs, and … Continue reading Jen Cohen Finally Addresses USC-Notre Dame Rivalry

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

This video is almost a Pac-12 level of underwhelming to announce the official start of the new Big Ten. Never been stronger. #B1GWelcome https://t.co/zi60CvZm98 — Big Ten Conference (@bigten) August 2, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Although he never played football before, Bell transferred and joined the USC football team for the 1943 season as a quarterback. Despite being a backup, he took over and started the final … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: It’s Happy Season

Much was made yesterday of USC defensive line coach Eric Henderson saying he can’t keep Bear Alexander “out of my office.” The preseason is always full of feel-good stories. Let’s see if it translates to the season. Does Alexander’s thirst for knowledge mean he will play hard on every play? Will he be a consistently dominating performer? That is what matters. Not how much time … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Happy Season

USC Morning Buzz: Red Flag As Training Camp Beckons

USC’s media day was yesterday and there was an immediate red flag. Offensive line coach Josh Henson said that four players have a chance to start at right guard: Alani Noa, Amos Talalele, Gino Quinones, and Micah Banuelos. You know what that means? That USC has a lot of “OK” guards but not one that stands out. At least at the moment. But this has … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Red Flag As Training Camp Beckons