People who support USC playing an FCS school is necessary because the schedule needs to become easier. But USC officials have pointed out to me that UC Davis is better than a lot of FBS teams. So which is it? Is USC destroying a tradition to make the schedule or because UC Davis is supposedly better than UNLV? Those reasons contradict each other. Continue reading What Is Real Reason USC Is Altering Schedule?
We get letters . . . Here is what USC sent us about its plans to honor past teams (1969, 1994, 2009) on August 17: “USC will host those 3 teams with a pre-scrimmage BBQ (complimentary for the ex-player and a guest) in a special setup just outside the Peristyle end of the Coliseum. The 3 teams will be brought down to the field and introduced … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC released another workout video today. We get it. The players are working out. They are doing this at every other school across the country too. When you have to say it every day, you are really trying to brain wash people. Or sensitive to past criticism (which USC would never admit, of course). Either way, it is overkill. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh always knows … Continue reading USC Notes: Does Controversy Follow Urban Meyer?
Josh Imatorbhebhe and Oluwole Betiku are on the just-released Illinois roster. Trevon Sidney is not on the roster but should be added soon. “Those players bring experience and come from a winning program,” Illinois coach Lovie Smith said. Continue reading USC Of The Big Ten
It took awhile but here is how USC plans to honor the 1969 and 1994 teams since the Salute to Troy dinner was canceled that usually honors past teams. USC is scheduled to have a fall scrimmage at the Coliseum on August 17 from 4-6 p.m. Before the scrimmage, those former players who are in attendance will have their names announced. This is a pretty … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Reveals Plan To Honor Teams
I didn’t realize five-star tailback Bijan Robinson of Tucson eliminated USC last week. Robinson will choose between Ohio State and Texas. He will make his announcement August 2. Last month, Robinson visited USC and got the MVP treatment, driven around in a golf cart by Clay Helton. Even though Urban Meyer left Ohio State, the Buckeyes still have the nation’s No. 4 recruiting class. Here … Continue reading USC Night Notes: Star Back Trims List
