This is what a USC rally a looked like on Sept. 19, 1952, the day before the Trojans faced Washington State College (it wasn’t yet a university). The 12 p.m. event at Bovard Auditorium was highlighted by the debut of George Tirebiter II. And when I say highlighted, I’m not kidding. Unless you wanted to hear a speech from Coach Jess Hill, who was known … Continue reading The Saturday USC Column Supplement

As we like to say, if it’s Friday, it’s time for a USC notes column. Siemer was born in New Zealand and settled in Los Angeles in 1906 at the age of 32. He was commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce to paint a series of mural-size canvases to promote the area. USC was ranked No. 4 in the nation and 7-0 overall in 1975 … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I’ve seen 20-30 names already mentioned for the USC athletic director’s job in media reports. One candidate is Tennessee’s Danny White. But he makes $2.31 million a year to live in Knoxville. What would he need to make at USC? I know Carol Folt just wants it all to go away and hire an uncontroversial athletic director. But how much money will Folt (and Rick … Continue reading USC Notes: A Candidate To Take Seriously For A.D.

I spoke to a USC coach this week about the Trojans’ schedule and asked about what team is posing the most challenges as the staff spent the spring scouting opponents. “No doubt Colorado,” the coach said. “They changed their entire roster and that’s just in the past month. You couldn’t even watch the spring game and use it other than some basic stuff but not … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Unique Challenge For Coaches

This is a typical Pac-12 story. The Holiday Bowl has filed a lawsuit agains the conference and UC Regents seeking more than $3 million in damages after UCLA elected not to play the 2021 game hours before kickoff, according to Brett McMurphy. Here is a twist I never heard before: “Because the Pac-12 didn’t compensate the Holiday Bowl for the 2021 cancellation, the Holiday Bowl, … Continue reading USC Notes: Holiday Bowl Sues Pac-12, UC Regents

The Pac-12 announced some kick off times today and it’s the usual bad news: The San Jose State game on August 26 and Nevada game on Sept. 2 will be on the dreaded Pac-12 Network. The San Jose State game will kick off at 5 p.m. while the Nevada game will be at 3:30 p.m. I wonder what the temperature will be at 3:30 on … Continue reading Early USC Games On Pac-12 Network