It’s the 1981 Crosstown Rivalry at the Coliseum. Below, here’s an excellent photo of George Achica’s most famous USC moment, as he blocked Norm Johnson’s 46-yard field-goal attempt to preserve the Trojans’ 22-21 victory. Achica missed the previous two series with a slightly separated shoulder but Marv Goux put him back in for the field goal. Charles Ussery and Dennis Edwards went low to open a hole for Achica. The photo … Continue reading USC-UCLA Picture Of Day

The USC-Cal game on Dec. 4 will kick off at 8 p.m. on Dec. 4 on FS1. Who wants to go to a game in the Bay Area in December at 8 p.m.???? Maybe it would have better to just take the forfeit. And how many will be watching the late-night affair after a day of SEC, Big 12, Big Ten and ACC title games. … Continue reading USC-Cal Kickoff Set And It’s A Doozy

I’ve always been a believer that it’s way more important to hire a good coach than try to worry about one recruiting class being hurt because of the transition. But the Pac-12 as a whole seems to have a bit of a dilemma. There are already coaching openings at USC, Washington and Washington State. UCLA and Arizona State could open up. Who ever knows what … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Recruiting Is A Pac-12 Issue

Donte Williams has trouble making decisions about who starts/plays QB for USC but the decision appears to be taken away from him this week. Williams said Monday night that Jaxson Dart will start against UCLA because Kedon Slovis has been unable to fully practice due to a leg injury. I suspect Williams is relieved because now he can focus on one quarterback playing without trying … Continue reading Jaxson Dart To Start Vs. UCLA

With the Crosstown Rivalry this week, here’s a picture of the 1977 game. With all the complaints about ESPN’s broadcast quality of Pac-12 games, why hasn’t the media pressed Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff about it? They fawned over Kliavkoff for months but isn’t this the type of issue a commissioner can influence? Drake London was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award. I’m a … Continue reading It’s Crosstown Rivalry Week!

It’s no surprise USC lost the commitment of Domani Jackson. He wants to sign in mid-December and there’s no sign of a new coach being hired yet. But I spoke to a parent of a recruit who recently visited USC and they completely unimpressed. “They (the coaches) were very immature,” the parent said. “It didn’t feel like what you would expect from a visit to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Silliness Watch