A couple other things to add to my list of the pitfalls of attending a college football game. The wireless is extremely spotty when there is a large crowd like last weekend. You can pay USC to reserve a spot to tailback on campus before games. But the university sends people around the campus to make sure you are using the spot. If you don’t … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Few More Game Day Experiences To Recount
There was a nice moment last weekend before the USC-Ohio State game. I went to a friend’s tailgate and by complete coincidence, former Trojan quarterback John Fox stopped by. I had not seen him since 1999, when he started the final four games of the season. But even though 27 years passed, we immediately started swapping stories from his era and it was like we … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
After eight long years, USC is finally going to induct a new Hall of Fame class. And with football, it seems like they listened to this blog on a couple picks. Offensive lineman Marvin Powell and defensive back Dennis Thurman were selected, which solves the embarrassment of the duo already being in the College Football Hall of Fame but not the USC Hall of Fame. … Continue reading USC Finally Inducts New Hall Of Fame Class
It’s a big day for the sports world at USC. USC dad Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless hosted First Take on campus this morning. And an all-day USC Sports Business Summit is also taking place at the Tutor Center near Tommy Trojan. Among those speaking are Burke Magnus, President of Content; ESPN; volleyball player Misty May-Treanor; agent Joel Wolfe; Rams GM Les Snead; Sparks … Continue reading Morning Buzz: The Sports World Descends On USC
QUARTERBACK It was actually a pretty mixed performance by Jayden Maiava. He had the two long TD passes (one just a short flick to Trent Mosley) but almost had two disastrous interceptions. One was dropped by the Ohio State defender and the other one was ruled out of bounds. USC was also only 4 for 10 on third downs. Grade: C+ RUNNING BACK Waymond Jordan … Continue reading USC-Ohio State Report Card
Todd Blackledge does a pro-USC podcast with Yogi Roth. Here is what Blackledge said about Lincoln Riley. “I think he’s done a really good job building there at USC. I hope he doesn’t get fired.” Has Riley done a good job building? We are in Year 5. Five years to build? At USC? Roth added: “I feel like the country is always on this USC … Continue reading Is The Country Focused On USC?
