Saturday Thought: We Need A Schedule Backlash

I get that there is a difference in interest between USC and UCLA football. The same chasm exists — in reverse — in basketball. But I’m surprised their hasn’t been more of a media backlash against UCLA’s schedule. I remember going pretty hard at USC in 2015 when it opened the season with Arkansas State and Idaho. But Bowling Green, Alabama State, South Alabama and … Continue reading Saturday Thought: We Need A Schedule Backlash

Morning Buzz: Pick The USC-Oregon State Score

Before you pick the score, look at the crowd at the Coliseum last night for the Rammstein concert. At least this headline didn’t call it the Coli. K-Pop singer Kim Sejeong performed at USC last night. KIM SEJEONG SLAYEDDDD LOVE MAYBE 😚😚😚😚 #kimsejeong #Sejeong #lovemaybe #BusinessProposal #kpop #kcclasejeong #usc #usckpop #ioi #gugudan pic.twitter.com/NtWI56D5xh — Raquel⁷ met piwon ! (@strawberrysoob_) September 24, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Morning Buzz: Pick The USC-Oregon State Score

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

With each passing week in the NFL, more people wonder how Clay Helton didn’t win more games at USC when he had Amon-Ra St. Brown, Michael Pittman and Drake London at wide receiver. RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Pool’s Sandwiches, 6920 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood There’s something about a well-lit restaurant circa 1938. Especially when you could get chili and beans for 20 cents. Nothing is more … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: A Commitment, An Injury And Basketball News

Deijon Laffitte, a three-star defensive tackle from Ontario Colony, has committed to USC. He also had offers from Tennessee, Arizona and Washington. It’s called the “3400 Club” and it has a meeting tonight with six USC basketball players. I wonder how Mike Bohn will respond to this? From what I hear, Andy Enfield is fine with it. Continue reading USC Notes: A Commitment, An Injury And Basketball News

We’re Starting To Get A Picture To How USC Coaches Respond

One thing I’ve noticed at USC games is defensive coordinator Alex Grinch stays pretty calm on the sideline. When USC made its goal-line stand at the end of the Fresno State game, Lincoln Riley and other coaches jumped around and celebrated. Grinch stayed pretty calm even though you might expect him to be the happiest. When USC marched down the field for an early TD … Continue reading We’re Starting To Get A Picture To How USC Coaches Respond