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

USC will play Nevada at the Coliseum on Sept. 2. And 100 years ago, USC also played Nevada at the Coliseum on Oct. 13, 1923. USC guard Drew Peterson suffered back tightness and scored only 5 points vs. Arizona on Thursday night, making 2 of 9 shots. But in his five previous games vs. Arizona, Peterson shot 25 percent from the field and 15 percent … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: Two Interesting Facts On Tuli Tuipulotu At NFL Combine

A couple things about USC defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu, who is at the NFL Combine this week, that an AFC East assistant coach pointed out to me from the combine. He weighed 266 pounds. At USC, he was listed at 290. And he is still only 20 years old. That feels unique these days when so many players get held back a year or two … Continue reading USC Notes: Two Interesting Facts On Tuli Tuipulotu At NFL Combine

Lenny Vandermade Finally Gets Head-Coaching Job

Former USC offensive lineman Lenny Vandermade, who was recently a candidate for the Mater Dei job, was named football coach at St. Ignatius in San Francisco. It’s been a long road for Vandermade to get a head-coaching job. He spent 10 years at USC, mostly as a quality control assistant before being let go last summer. He was also an assistant at Loyola and Santa … Continue reading Lenny Vandermade Finally Gets Head-Coaching Job

USC Notes: Travis Dye Nearing Workout Date

Last week, former USC wide receiver Keary Colbert was hired as an assistant by the Denver Broncos. But an NFL assistant told me working with new Broncos coach Sean Payton can be difficult. “He’s in the office until 2 or 3 a.m.,” the NFL assistant said. “He can be tough for the offensive assistants. A lot of guys don’t like it.” One player who will … Continue reading USC Notes: Travis Dye Nearing Workout Date