USC Morning Buzz: Good Second-Half Play Getting Spinned

I keep seeing people saying that USC coaches are performing a masterclass with halftime adjustments because of the way the defense played better in the second half against Michigan and Wisconsin. But when linebacker Mason Cobb was asked about adjustments on Saturday, here’s what he said: “At halftime we came in and it was very player driven. The coaches let us do our thing. They … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Good Second-Half Play Getting Spinned

USC Sunday Buzz: Some Wisconsin Numbers

USC said the Wisconsin game was sold out. So where were the fans Saturday? There were empty seats everywhere at the Coliseum. Does this mean fans are buying tickets and not showing up? I don’t even know how USC counts the attendance anymore because it said the official crowd was 74,118. That can’t be tickets sold because it was a sellout and Coliseum capacity is … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Some Wisconsin Numbers

My USC-Wisconsin Analysis

I’m already seeing some analysis that USC struggled in the first half and was excellent in the second half. No, no, no, no, no. USC faced a Wisconsin team with a below average quarterback. That was known before the game. And somehow the Badgers managed to complete a 63-yard TD pass on their first possession. The rest of the first half was an illustration of … Continue reading My USC-Wisconsin Analysis

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC announced Thursday that it hold its graduation ceremonies at the Coliseum. This is a terrible idea, which is why it is no surprise. “In recent years, commencement has consistently attracted more than 60,000 guests and has outgrown all venues on our campus,” the university said it a statement. Do you believe that? A more likely explanation is the administration, which is paranoid about protestors, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column