Can You Believe It’s The 20th Anniversary Of This Moment?

I didn’t even realize that today is the 20th anniversary of USC’s 34-31 victory over Notre Dame. Of course I have to post this picture of the Bush Push, with yours truly in the Nottingham Forest jersey on the left. These final minutes were the most intense crowd atmosphere I ever experienced at a USC game. Being 10 yards from one of the biggest plays … Continue reading Can You Believe It’s The 20th Anniversary Of This Moment?

USC Morning Buzz: Who Blinks First In South Bend?

This is usually the time of week when you can find reasons to pick USC or Notre Dame on Satuday. For example, Joel Klatt says USC is one of only three offenses that could score at least 20 points on Ohio State’s defense. “If they play the way they did on Saturday in the rest of these games, there’s a good chance that they go … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Blinks First In South Bend?

Former USC Defensive Lineman Myron Lapka Passes Away

Myron Lapka, an All-Pac-10 defensive tackle at USC in the late 1970’s, has passed away. He was 69. The Chatsworth High School grad was a third-round pick in the 1980 NFL draft and spent two seasons with the Rams. He lettered at USC from 1977-79. How did Lapka end up at USC? When he was at Chatsworth, the baseball coach made a tape of him … Continue reading Former USC Defensive Lineman Myron Lapka Passes Away

Will USC Take Less Than Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State In Private Equity Deal?

As the Big Ten considers a $2.4 billion private equity deal, this interesting detail emerged courtesy of Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger. USC will get paid less than Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State. “Those at USC are against the uneven distribution structure of both (1) the upfront $2.4 billion and (2) the future conference revenues. The Trojans are behind Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in … Continue reading Will USC Take Less Than Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State In Private Equity Deal?

Morning Buzz: USC-Michigan Report Card

QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava had an interception but otherwise this was another stellar performance. The question is whether he can do this in a hostile atmosphere. Things got a little dicey at Illinois and the crowd at Notre Dame will be worse. Grade: B+ RUNNING BACKS Plug in a tailback and get results. King Miller grabbed the spotlight and now it looks like he will start … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Michigan Report Card

USC Notes: Eli Sanders Out For Year

As expected, USC tailback Eli Sanders will be out for the season with a knee injury. Waymond Jordan is already out 4-6 weeks so King Miller will be the starter. Miller was named Big Ten Freshman Football Player of the Week. Among those who attended: ex-Villanova coach Jay Wright, ex-Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo, Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison, ex-USC guard Duane Cooper, former USC … Continue reading USC Notes: Eli Sanders Out For Year