I could say I find it ridiculous that an NFL team might hire Kliff Kingsbury but I remember an NFL team hired Lane Kiffin. I’m not sure why some USC fans think Kingsbury would be disloyal to leave for an NFL job or to even interview. This is what coaches do. They always want to be wanted and aspire to coach in the NFL. The … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Is Lynn Swann’s Plan B?
Did anyone punish themselves and watch the whole game? Don’t let that score fool you, either. The Pac-12 went 3-4 in bowl games. I’m sure someone will find a positive in that after going 1-8 last year. Luckily those three victories were by a combined 4 points. Continue reading Wasn’t That A Great Rose Bowl?
Here is Charles White scoring the phantom touchdown in the 1979 Rose Bowl. USC won, 17-10. USC’s defense tackles Ohio State tailback Keith Byars in the 1985 Rose Bowl. USC won, 20-17. USC vs. Penn State in the 2009 Rose Bowl. USC won, 31-7. Fullback Ralph Kurek (34) scores Wisconsin’s first TD in 1963 Rose Bowl. USC quarterback Pete Beathard (12) (playing both ways) and … Continue reading USC Rose Bowl Flashbacks
Former USC cornerback Kris Richard will interview for the New York Jets head-coaching position, according to the NFL Network. Richard is an assistant with the Dallas Cowboys. He was fired by Pete Carroll last year after seven seasons with the Seahawks. Former USC linebacker Matt Gee has died, according to former teammates. Gee, 49, was a successful insurance salesman in Simi Valley. He was … Continue reading New Year’s Day Notes
Happy 2019! And let’s celebrate with a picture of the USC band (in classic regalia) from the 1975 Rose Parade. This was the day USC defeated Ohio State, 18-17, in the Rose Bowl on a two-point pass from Pat Haden to Shelton Diggs. The Trojans finished No. 1 in the UPI poll with 27 of 34 first-place votes. Continue reading Happy New Year!
St John Bosco’s DJ Uiagalelei, the No. 1-ranked QB nationally in 2020, listed seven schools that he would focus on during his recruitment: Oklahoma LSU Oregon Mt. SAC Alabama Clemson Georgia Where is USC? I know the way USC recruiting services swarmed around Uiagalelei, the Trojans were considered one of his favorites. But maybe the fact Mater Dei QB Bryce Young committed to USC last summer … Continue reading USC Does Not Make Cut For DJ Uiagalelei
