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

USC spring football will go from March 25-April 26 with practices on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All practices are closed to the public. There will be no spring football game for the public to attend. Here’s a picture of the 1979 USC-UCLA game at the Coliseum. UCLA tight end Tim Wrightman is covered by USC linebacker Larry McGrew. Sometimes, good things come from unexpected places. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: Can Sir Lincoln Of Riley Pony Up A Donation?

Jen Cohen stated today that USC has raised $174 million of its $225 million goal for the construction of the new football facility and Dedeaux Field. Cohen said two additional donors recently donated $5 million or more to the project. Has Lincoln Riley made a donation of any note to this project that he demanded? Continue reading USC Notes: Can Sir Lincoln Of Riley Pony Up A Donation?

USC Morning Buzz: A Minor Crisis Averted

USC finally released its spring roster and a minor disaster was averted when no one was granted No. 55 (for now). Remember, a player had formally asked to wear the hallowed number and he hadn’t done much to merit it. The roster is here. Two highly touted freshmen — QB Husan Longstreet and DE Jahkeem Stewart — will wear No. 4. Six defensive linemen will … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Minor Crisis Averted

USC Notes: There’s Always a Trojan Connection

Rodney Peete went all the way to the Tokyo Dome and brought a glove. He really wanted a foul ball. Congrats to USC for joining the 10,000 days club! pic.twitter.com/qPXIWLDF0Q — Dave Feit (@FeitCanWrite) March 19, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Congrats to USC for joining the 10,000 days club! pic.twitter.com/qPXIWLDF0Q — Dave Feit (@FeitCanWrite) March 19, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Notes: There’s Always a Trojan Connection

Morning Buzz: A Relief for USC Staff In Recruiting

Some USC staffers are breathing a sigh of relief with Chad Bowden in charge of recruiting. Why? Because Lincoln Riley had told at least one staff member that he did not want big-name players from the past coming to recruiting events. No one relished the idea of telling some USC legend their services were not required for recruiting. Now that Bowden is in charge, they … Continue reading Morning Buzz: A Relief for USC Staff In Recruiting

When Will USC Get Respect Of Ohio State, Michigan Or Penn State?

If I had to guess on which USC home game gets moved to Friday night, I would say the Michigan State game is a prime candidate. But that reminds me of something: Is USC ever going to attain the status of Michigan, Ohio State or Penn State, who do not host Friday night games? Even Iowa has an allowance to only host Friday games on … Continue reading When Will USC Get Respect Of Ohio State, Michigan Or Penn State?