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

USC is offering a hot dog and drink on Saturday for $10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Coliseum in an effort to get fans into the stadium early against Michigan State. You would think the Trojans are hosting Ohio State this week, not a 17-point underdog. No specifics but obviously the older fans want less DJ. And I haven’t spoken to a student who thinks … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: Who Starts Vs. Michigan State?

Alani Noa remains the starting right guard on this week’s depth chart while freshman Marcelles Williams starts again at cornerback. DJ Harvey has moved up to second-string corner now that Chasen Johnson is out. With Kamari Ramsey now at nickelback, Christian Pierce will start at safety. Waymond Jordan remains the starting tailback. Continue reading USC Notes: Who Starts Vs. Michigan State?

USC Morning Buzz: These Stats Might Surprise You

Unsurprisingly, USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn said Wednesday he had not been contacted by UCLA. It’s too early for coaches to be contacted. “We’ve got a lot of stuff on defense that we’ve got to clean up and improve on,” Lynn said. “So that’s where all my focus is.” Lynn is right. His defense ranks 14th in total defense in the Big Ten (319 yards) … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: These Stats Might Surprise You

A USC Legend Passes Away

Ken Matsuda, a towering figure within the USC track and field program for 18 seasons, has died. He was 90. Matsuda was an influential assistant for track coach Vern Wolfe from 1966-84 and part of five NCAA championship teams. He coached the USC sprint relay teams to nine NCAA titles and 10 conference championships. He was synonymous with USC track and made a huge impact … Continue reading A USC Legend Passes Away

USC Notes: What Was Caesar Thinking?

UCLA interim coach Tim Skipper said the school has parted ways with defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe. If you read yesterday’s Morning Buzz, I wrote Skipper was taking over the defense. It makes sense because defense is his area of expertise. Carroll makes an estimated $15 million a year with the Raiders and just turned 74. Does he really need to go to Saudi Arabia for … Continue reading USC Notes: What Was Caesar Thinking?

USC Morning Buzz: No One Wants To Talk About Some Transfers

When DJ Harvey transferred from San Jose State to USC, he was projected to become the Trojans’ lockdown cornerback. Is it a bad thing that Harvey entered the Purdue as third-string on the official depth chart? Is it a bad thing that he was behind two redshirt freshmen (Braylon Conley, Marcelles Williams)? Some of the transfers who were expected to start are not starting, like … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: No One Wants To Talk About Some Transfers