With each passing week in the NFL, more people wonder how Clay Helton didn’t win more games at USC when he had Amon-Ra St. Brown, Michael Pittman and Drake London at wide receiver. RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Pool’s Sandwiches, 6920 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood There’s something about a well-lit restaurant circa 1938. Especially when you could get chili and beans for 20 cents. Nothing is more … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

This week will be a great test to see what gamblers know? There has been more money bet on Oregon State (+6.5) to cover against USC than any of the Week 3 NFL games or Week 4 college football game spreads. And the bettors apparently know Oregon State is without tight end Luke Musgrave and running back Trey Lowe. A heavily bet game on the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Oregon State A Trap Game?

One thing I’ve noticed at USC games is defensive coordinator Alex Grinch stays pretty calm on the sideline. When USC made its goal-line stand at the end of the Fresno State game, Lincoln Riley and other coaches jumped around and celebrated. Grinch stayed pretty calm even though you might expect him to be the happiest. When USC marched down the field for an early TD … Continue reading We’re Starting To Get A Picture To How USC Coaches Respond

USC’s game at Oregon State is considered by some a trap game but the atmosphere won’t quite be what it normally is at Reser Stadium. The stadium’s west side stand was demolished and is being rebuilt, which means the current capacity is just 26,000. Normal capacity was 43,000. This could be USC’s last game at Reser Stadium because it is moving to the Big Ten. … Continue reading USC-Oregon State Atmosphere Won’t Be Quite What It Was