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FOOTBALL

USC Notes: How Much Will Georgia Southern Get For Game?

USC will pay Georgia Southern a $1.3 million guarantee for their football game in 2025. That’s a nice payday for the Clay Helton’s football team. It’s also a sign of the power schools like Georgia Southern have because it’s getting more difficult for Power 5 schools to find willing opponents for nonconference games. Today, it was $10 million to start a campaign to transform the … Continue reading USC Notes: How Much Will Georgia Southern Get For Game?

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It’s Clear What Carol Folt Priorities Are At USC

I spoke to a university administrator who has an office at the Bovard Administration Building (like Carol Folt) about the USC president’s strong support for a new soccer stadium. “There are some issues that you can say are pet projects or things important to her,” the administrator said. “One is sustainability issues. Another is Title IX. “You can really see examples of both on campus. … Continue reading It’s Clear What Carol Folt Priorities Are At USC

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USC Morning Buzz: The More Things Change . . .

I mentioned USC’s crazy schedule from 1964 yesterday as an example of how football has already emulated the new Big Ten schedule. This reminded me that 1962 also featured a wild stretch: Game 2: at SMU Game 3: at Iowa Game 4: Cal at Coliseum Game 5: at Illinois Imagine this was a volunteer schedule. Not some required to make $100 million. USC also played … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The More Things Change . . .

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USC To Build 2,500-Seat Soccer Stadium

USC announced plans to break ground on a $38 million dollar soccer stadium later this year that will seat 2,500 for games. It will also be the home for lacrosse games. The stadium will replace the existing field which is on the corner of Hoover and 30th streets. It will be called Rawlinson Stadium after the family of Los Angeles philanthropist Joseph Rawlinson, who was … Continue reading USC To Build 2,500-Seat Soccer Stadium

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USC Morning Buzz: The Future Became A Bit Clearer And Murkier

I keep saying I expect USC to hit the transfer portal for a QB in 2024 and that belief grew stronger after Mater Dei QB Elijah Brown said he was likely going to cancel his visit with the Trojans. Brown is expected to choose between Stanford and UCLA with the Cardinal the favorite. I’m surprised because I think Brown is better than anyone USC will … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Future Became A Bit Clearer And Murkier

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