USC defeated UCLA, 74-63, at Pauley Pavilion. Nick Rakocevic scored 17 points. The Trojans dropped 5 of the previous 6 games to the Bruins. For some extra background on USC booster/donor Brian Kennedy. He has donated millions to USC but did not attend any games at the Coliseum in 2019 because he was disillusioned with the football program and athletic dept. Adoree Jackson caused four … Continue reading USC Night Notes
Brian Kennedy has donated millions to USC over the years. His name is on a practice field used by the football program. It also adorns the Founders Room in the Galen Center, where food is served before basketball games. He graduated from USC and was a lifelong friend to former wide receiver Hal Bedsole. He is in New Orleans tonight because he is a close … Continue reading Major Donor Calls USC Program “Dog—-“
Clay Helton wants to move linebackers coach Johnny Nansen to special teams. Nansen was USC special teams coach in 2014-15 before John Baxter got hired. This would also allow a new defensive coordinator to hire his own linebackers coach. Also, John David Baker has been promoted to inside receivers/tight ends coach. There was a chance Baker was going to coach quarterbacks but it was decided … Continue reading USC Shuffling Coaching Staff
Former USC tailback Manfred Moore has died, according to former teammates. He was 69. Moore attended San Fernando High School. Moore also spent four seasons in the NFL. He played at USC from 1971-73 and gained 559 yards with three touchdowns. But the part you might not know is Moore is the person to score a first grade rugby league try in Australia and an … Continue reading Ex-USC Tailback Manfred Moore Dies
Oluwole Betiku, who played at Illinois this season, announced he is turning pro and skipping his senior season. He ranked 11th nationally in sacks per game. Betiku had nine sacks, 13 tackles for loss and 37 tackles overall this season. Continue reading Former USC Defensive Lineman Declares For Draft
The Rams are reportedly hiring former Denver Broncos assistant Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator. It’s too soon, however, to think this means Joe Barry will now become USC defensive coordinator. 1.) I heard a couple days ago the word in coaching circles was Barry leaned toward staying with the Rams, even in his current capacity. 2.) USC intends to interview more candidates next week for … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Rams Make Move Before USC At Defensive Coordinator
