So last week I wrote about how actor Mickey Rooney headlined the USC-UCLA pre-game football rally in 1952. Rooney put on a “$15,000 a week nightclub act” with other entertainers for USC students. The exact same show opened in Reno, Nev., on Christmas Day in 1952. Fast forward to 2024. Last night, USC held the rally for the UCLA game on campus. Some local TV … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

UPDATED: The Blood Bowl is suddenly back on for Friday at 3 p.m. at the IM field next to the McKay Center at USC. Do you think this post below had something to do with the Daily Bruin’s decision to play in the game. Original post below: I’m told the Daily Bruin has pulled out of the annual Blood Bowl flag football game with the … Continue reading Daily Bruin Reverses Course And Now Will Play In Blood Bowl

Here’s some news regarding USC that is not news if you read this blog closely. I’ve been mentioning the financial situation at the university and this was announced by the administration this week. This year, USC’s audited financial statement shows a deficit of $158 million for the 2023-2024 fiscal year (roughly 2 percent of the total budget). USC gave multiple reasons for the deficit, including … Continue reading USC Had $158 Million Deficit In 2023-24

How come tailback Woody Marks, who has played just 10 games at USC, can speak more eloquently about the importance of the UCLA and Notre Dame games than Lincoln Riley, who has been coaching here for three seasons? “These games matter to the people and they matter to us, and we’re trying to do it for the people and us and this organization,” Marks said … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Some Understand Being A Trojan, Some Don’t

QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava made some key plays, including with his legs. He also had a couple ricochet passes that could have been disastrous but went USC’s way. That might just be how it is with him. Grade: C+ RUNNING BACK Where would USC be without Woody Marks? It’s ironic a tailback is singlehandedly giving Lincoln Riley the best part of his offense. Grade: A WIDE … Continue reading USC-Nebraska Report Card

Remember a couple weeks ago at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new football building, I lamented that USC needed to rely on a 91-year-old donor to make the a $50 million donation? Well, I spoke to another donor who was at the ceremony and has made significant contributions in the past. “(Athletic director Jen) Cohen spoke and then while big donors were hanging around talking, … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Needs Fresh Blood