Do people realize USC plays a game tomorrow? The buildup to the Las Vegas Bowl feels almost non-existent. There was certainly more buzz in previous visits. The first time USC played in the Las Vegas Bowl, it was Pete Carroll’s first bowl game. The second time Steve Sarkisian had been hired and watched the game but did not coach. If you want Lincoln Riley to … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is It News USC Plays Friday?
In my annual Christmas tradition, here is my all-time favorite USC picture.Hollywood screen legend Greta Garbo was sent to USC in 1926 to pose for some publicity photos with the track team. On February 15th, 1926, C. E. Carle got a call from MGM Studios. They wanted to Garbo pose with the USC track team. Carle was the director of sports publicity at the University of Southern … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Caden Chittenden, a freshman kicker at UNLV, is expected to transfer to USC, according to 247 Sports. He made 26 of 33 field goals for UNLV, including 7 of 8 between 40-49 yards. He was 1 for 4 from 50 yards or more. He had 87 kickoffs with 58 touchbacks. One would expect Chittenden to be the No. 1 kicker next season but USC redshirted … Continue reading USC Adds Kicker For Next Season
Did you know USC is the most expensive private college in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report? It costs $71,647 for tuition and fees to attend USC. And yet, USC somehow had a $158 million deficit in the last fiscal year. Brown University is No. 2 at $71,312. I’ve been writing about the budget cutbacks and layoffs recently at USC. Here’s another … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Is No. 1 In One Poll!
I spoke to a Big Ten coach today about USC. Here’s one question he asked me: “Has Lincoln Riley ever run the ball three times in a row?” Has he? We all know Riley has thrown the ball three times in a row. But has he ever run it three times at the former Tailback U.? Continue reading A Question For Lincoln Riley/USC Fans
So USC could afford to pay a reserve defensive lineman from Georgia (Jamaal Jarrett) around $500,000 but doesn’t have enough NIL money to compete nationally? A reserve tackle at Georgia who mad three tackles gets half a million but USC supposedly doesn’t have the money to keep tailback Quentin Joyner? Something doesn’t make sense with the conventional wisdom about USC’s NIL. Or else Lincoln Riley … Continue reading USC’s NIL Dilemma: Are They Spending Wisely?
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 