With an early kickoff, I’m starting the the score predictions right now. USC is a 15.5-point favorite. Will the Trojans cover? It’s parents’ weekend, so the campus is busy and decked out. I wrote about the 1963 Rose Bow but here is the 1953 Rose Bowl (in color), which also matched USC and Wisconsin. And yes, that is Marv Goux. More people attended this game … Continue reading Friday Supplement/Pick the USC-Wisconsin Score
USC announced Thursday that it hold its graduation ceremonies at the Coliseum. This is a terrible idea, which is why it is no surprise. “In recent years, commencement has consistently attracted more than 60,000 guests and has outgrown all venues on our campus,” the university said it a statement. Do you believe that? A more likely explanation is the administration, which is paranoid about protestors, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
I was out of town last week when a rendering of the new Dedeaux Field was released by USC. Sometimes, renderings can be misleading. But I have to say, this rendering of the new Dedeaux Field is utterly unimpressive and hardly befitting of legendary coach Rod Dedeaux. Don’t forget when the original Dedeaux Field opened in 1974, many considered it as good as any college … Continue reading Are USC Baseball And Rod Dedeaux Getting What They Deserve?
Lincoln Riley refused to take questions about Bear Alexander today at his press conference. This is a rich reaction considering Riley said Tuesday “there’s no story there.” Riley has a weird way of responding to adversity. When USC lost to Michigan on Saturday, only two players were made available to the media. Riley did not rule out making changes on the offensive line. He did … Continue reading USC Notes: No Comment On Bear Alexander
I talked the other day about my Lincoln Riley theory: That he consistently falters on the sideline in stressful games and bottles it whenever he doesn’t have an overwhelming talent advantage. Well, the first Riley game I ever attended in person (the 2018 Rose Bowl vs. Georgia) is another perfect example. Oklahoma blew a 17-0 lead (of course) but the game was tied, 45-45, and … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley’s Bottled It Before
USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander intends to redshirt, according to 247 Sports. Didn’t Lincoln Riley say yesterday, “There’s no story there.” So what does it mean that Alexander intends to redshirt? He can preserve his junior year of eligibility and transfer to another college. I’m still trying to figure out why all this drama was worth it for someone who has been a highly inconsistent … Continue reading Report: Bear Alexander Intends To Redshirt
