With the 34th pick overall and second pick of the 2nd round, the Colts selected Michael Pittman. Pittman’s got to be pretty happy he went this high. It’s also another validation for him that he didn’t transfer even though he didn’t play much the first 1.5 seasons he was at USC. He will team up with Philip Rivers next season. Continue reading Michael Pittman To Indianapolis Colts
Remember when the Coliseum was reduced to 78,467, it was seen as a step backward by some, especially when schools like Michigan and Ohio State seat more than 100,000. Well, here’s a couple stadium developments that are going in the other direction. San Diego State is going to break ground on a 35,000-seat football stadium. That is half the size of SDCCU Stadium. It’s not … Continue reading The Downsizing Of Sports
Austin Jackson is not the first USC offensive lineman drafted in the first round by the Miami Dolphins. All-American Roy Foster was picked by Miami and played from 1982-90 and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. He also played in two Super Bowls. Foster made 127 NFL starts and played in 165 games overall. Foster won the Morris Trophy twice while at USC, which goes … Continue reading Who Was The Last USC Lineman Drafted By Miami In First Round?
USC offensive tackle Austin Jackson certainly made the right decision to turn pro after getting picked 18th by the Miami Dolphins. Is it ironic that Jackson got drafted in the first round but Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa did not? The night of the Holiday Bowl, some fans might be surprised by that fact. Jackson is the first USC offensive lineman to be selected in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Is Austin Jackson going in the first round? Sounds like he should go late in the first round. What about Michael Pittman? I hear second-to-third round but you never know in the draft. It looks like Ohio State will finally overtake USC for most all-time first-round draft picks: 1. Ohio State, USC – 81 3. Notre Dame – 69 4. Miami – 65 5. Alabama … Continue reading It’s NFL Draft Time!
The NCAA Division I council is considering a proposal that would allow Division I schools to sponsor 12 teams instead of 16, which would save money during a challenging time for most athletic depts. Group of 5 athletic directors have led this push and it has led to fears, particulary among men’s volleyball and beach volleyball supporters, that sports will be dropped. Our goal is … Continue reading Are Sports In Danger Of Being Dropped?
