Here are more photos of former USC professor Frank Baxter. Imagine the good publicity USC got from this opening scene of “The Mole People” in 1956 (above). And below, here is Baxter with actor Richard Carlson in the 1957 TV Movie, “The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays.” Today is Ward Bond’s birthday. A couple weeks ago, I wrote about how Bond was a starting … Continue reading Frank Baxter, Hollywood Star
USC forward Isaiah Mobley has announced he will enter the NBA Draft. Significantly, Mobley said he hired an agent, which means he cannot pull out of the draft. Back in January, I wrote about a Pac-12 head coach who told me cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, a transfer from Colorado, would be USC’s best corner. Well, here’s what Lincoln Riley said Saturday about Blackmon. “He’s a very … Continue reading USC Notes: Isaiah Mobley Turns Pro; Football Top Defensive Playmaker
Did you think I forgot? Art’s Chili Dogs Stand, Los Angeles (1939, closed) Damon’s Steakhouse, Glendale (1937) Fosselman’s Ice Cream Co., Alhambra (1919) Bay Cities Italian Deli, Santa Monica (1925) Katella Grill, Orange (1993) It closes Sunday. Ricci’s Italian Restaurant, Bellflower (1940) Western Bagel, Van Nuys (1947) El Adobe, San Juan Capistrano (1948) HMS Bounty, Los Angeles (1947) The Ranch House, Ojai, 1956 Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Restaurant Talk
Five-star offensive tackle Josh Conerly of Seattle committed to Oregon tonight. The USC fanboy recruiting media was so excited all week that Conerly would be a Trojan. “I did not have my mind made up until Wednesday,” said Conerly, who said he was figuring out to choose between USC and Oregon. These are the types of guys USC needs. People assumed Lincoln Riley would get … Continue reading Josh Conerly Commits To Oregon
It is Ricky Bell’s birthday and I am always ready to appreciate him. I have no problem saying should be one of the top 5 tailbacks in USC history. Bell made his first start in the season-opener in 1975 vs. Duke. He rushed for a school record 256 yards in 34 carries. Asked if he knew during the game he set a record, Bell said, … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Ricky Bell’s Birthday
Last week I mentioned how linebacker Shane Lee was the only player to stay at USC and work out over spring break. On Thursday, in the searing heat, Lee practiced with a hoodie under his pads. “I got a hoodie on, I tried to make it even harder myself. That’s the mentality that we’re trying to create here. We know it’s gonna be hard. Let’s … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
