The Coliseum Transformation Is Near Complete

If you are lucky enough to sit in the new Coliseum Tower, I’m sure it will be quite a different experience this season. But the pictures below from the general seating doesn’t look like it got much of the $300 million USC spent to renovate. The seats look spartan, frankly. But Trojans are close to Spartans so maybe it is appropriate. Maybe the Tower got … Continue reading The Coliseum Transformation Is Near Complete

USC Morning Buzz: Saturday Stories

Some Saturday stories resonating within the administration offices of Heritage Hall: I hear Lynn Swann took a one-week vacation in July. And some people say they haven’t seen him for three weeks. Is it true USC men’s tennis coach Peter Smith was told he would not return by university lawyers? Not Swann or someone else in the athletic dept. That’s what some administrators are telling … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Saturday Stories

USC Afternoon Notes: Leadership Emerges Elsewhere

Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson has emerged as leader within the Pac-12 regarding officiating and helped lead the recent review that led to changes and more transparency. He even answered questions at media day with Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott and vice president for officiating, David Coleman. Can you imagine USC athletic director Lynn Swann taking the lead on any issues confronting the Pac-12? Maybe … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Leadership Emerges Elsewhere

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

USC’s offensive line has been a sore spot for several seasons but here is what Clay Helton said this week: “This is a group that really have been waiting, just watch them grow up, and now they’re in their third year, and you can see their confidence and them controlling the offense.” Say what? Outside of left tackle Austin Jackson, who has shown potential, who … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column