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

If you want to understand what this two-week gauntlet is like for USC, John McKay put things in perspective: “There is nothing worse than losing to UCLA and nothing better than beating Notre Dame.” We’ve got so much history, it’s time to get started. Here is the Holy Grail of USC-Notre Dame photos and some new information I learned this week. Can any rivalry boast … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Happy Thanksgiving!

I’m going to get an early start on the Friday column by posting a USC-Notre Dame photo from the 2000 game. It’s tailback Malaefou MacKenzie running for daylight vs. the Irish. USC was only 5-7 that season but the game stil drew 81,342. USC coach Lincoln Riley canceled his regular Thursday press conference today because of Thanksgiving. Alex Grinch responded to CFP selection committee chairman … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!

USC Morning Buzz: The Path To CFP Is Clear

Did you get outraged because USC was not ranked about LSU? Here’s the deal: USC will make the College Football Playoff if it wins out, as long as TCU doesn’t go undefeated and LSU doesn’t win the SEC. Frankly, if LSU wins the SEC, they should go. The fact USC got snubbed should actually please the Trojans’ fans who prefer a trip to the Rose … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Path To CFP Is Clear