Here’s one of the strength coaches embracing his role as a “towel guy.” Since some of these guys are from Oklahoma, they don’t realize how much USC fans dislike towel waving, which was the trademark of former UCLA assistant coach Ed Kezirian. But someone at USC should probably educate them on this point. Granted, there aren’t a lot of people left in the athletic dept. … Continue reading We Need Someone At USC To Offer An Etiquette Class

The big USC-Utah game on Oct. 15 will kick off at 5 p.m. PT and be on the Fox Network. No worries about the Pac-12 Network here. But this game was always going to be on one of the big networks. Here is the full Pac-12 schedule for that day: Continue reading USC-Utah Game Will Be On Fox

QUARTERBACK Is there anything Caleb Williams can’t do? He makes touchdown throws going against his body, eludes sacks and constantly pulls something out of nothing. I don’t even care he threw an interception. I’d love to see him play Alabama, Georgia or Ohio State. Grade: A- RUNNING BACKS They weren’t exactly breathtaking but they always get bonus points because Travis Dye is ready to check … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Arizona State Report Card

Marvin Powell, one of the greatest linemen in USC history, has passed away, according to the New York Jets. He was 67. Powell was an All-American in 1975 and 1976 and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. For some reason, he is not in the USC Hall of Fame. Powell was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, three-time All-Pro and Jets Team … Continue reading Former USC Great Marvin Powell Passes Away

Colorado dismissed Karl Dorrell today. He was 8-15 and lost 15 of 19 games. Mike Sanford Jr. will be the head coach for the remainder of the season. He is the son of former USC assistant coach/player Mike Sanford. I used to see him all the time at USC training camps when he was a kid. People with good memories might remember Sanford Jr. as … Continue reading Colorado Fires Karl Dorrell And There’s A USC Connection

USC is having a successful season. The fans are happy. Lincoln Riley is popular. So why does it need an amateurish armada of towel wavers on the sideline? It gives a clownish look to the sideline and looks like forced enthusiasm. Frankly, it’s beneath someone like Riley, who demands levels of effort and behavior from his players. Look at it this way: UCLA recently put … Continue reading USC Towel Wavers Out Of Hand