I’ve run pictures of USC fans/rallies from the 1950’s to show how much more intense it seemed fans were in those days. Perhaps this is even harder proof: A UCLA parade/rally on Westwood Blvd. in 1951, two days after the Bruins upset No. 11-ranked USC, 21-7. What would it take to get that reaction in Westwood today? By the way, that is UCLA coach Red … Continue reading Were Fans More Intense, Part III

USC and Texas A&M keep butting heads as the Trojans aggressively recruit the Lone Star State. Four-star linebacker Tyanthony Smith committed to Texas A&M on Friday but told On3 that he had silently committed to USC. “I told (defensive coordinator D.J.) Durkin I silently committed to USC and he looked me and my eyes and said, ‘I don’t care. We’re still going to recruit you.’ … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Is Texas A&M Now USC’s Big Recruiting Rival?

Four-star cornerback Braylon Conley of Humble, Texas, committed to USC tonight. He chose USC over Arkansas, Utah and Texas. Conley is the 13th commitment for June and USC is now ranked 10th by Rivals for the Class of 2024 recruiting class. USC now has three four-star recruits from Texas (Conley, offensive lineman Makai Saina and tailback Bryan Jackson). Continue reading USC Gets 13th Commitment Of June

USC hopes to get its 13th commitment of June today when cornerback Braylon Conley of Humble, Texas, makes his announcement. Not every prank was a success. Four USC students were apprehended by UCLA security before they could install a cardinal-and-gold loudspeaker atop a 150-foot flagpole at the center of the Westwood campus. It didn’t work out under John McKay so McCord transferred to Utah in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

As USC piles up a dozen commitments in June, here’s a paragraph for the the Athletic on Pac-12 recruiting: “Mater Dei in Santa Ana, a traditional pipeline program for USC, has four of the top five players in the state, and it doesn’t appear any will sign with the Trojans.” Continue reading USC Notes: Recruiting Continues To Be At Forefront

Notre Dame announced its game with USC on Oct. 14 is a sell out. I suspect USC still has tickets from its allotment available if you are willing to pay the price, whether you need to join a support club, etc. Continue reading USC-Notre Dame A Sell Out (Apparently)