Former USC halfback Ernie Zampese, who was better known as a successful NFL offensive coordinator, has died. He was 86. Zampese was a left halfback at USC in 1955-56 and made his mark despite playing with star tailbacks Jon Arnett and C.R. Roberts. In 1956, Zampese was third in rushing (500 yards), second in passing, third in scoring and third in total offense. He was … Continue reading USC Halfback/NFL Guru Ernie Zampese Dies

I get why USC has to create hype videos for NIL. It needs to come up with something to impress recruits. What is less clear to me is why some media feel the need to cheer on whatever BLVD Studios announces? What’s in it for them? Are they invested somehow in this? If you cover the team, you don’t need to cheer on endorsements, unless … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: NIL Hype Videos Excite Certain Crowd

With the season six days away, here’s a reality that will hit some fans this week: Lincoln Riley’s debut vs. Rice will be on the Pac-12 Network. That’s a harsh reality for some people, especially if you do not get the Pac-12 Network. And it is not a given every sports bar or restaurant has the network. Plenty of fans have told me in the … Continue reading USC Plays Rice On Saturday If You Can Watch It

In case you missed it, here’s the play of the day by Los Alamitos wide receiver Makai Lemon, who is committed to USC. Makai Lemon with a sweet catch pic.twitter.com/0qI8Aa8H9B — solvingfootball (@solvingfootball) August 27, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Lemon scored three TDs and had two others called back, including a 97-yard kick return. Los Alamitos lost to American Heritage of Plantation, Fla., 56-27. Every Los Al … Continue reading USC Play Of The Day

Did you see how ESPN handled the Pac-12 this morning when it previewed the college football season? Here look: Thanks for the great Pac-12 coverage boys! @ReceDavis @KirkHerbstreit This is why we all love espn out here in pac country! pic.twitter.com/3ix0BLCJVu — Scood (@Scoodis1foot2) August 27, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js No time to talk about the Pac-12, let’s go to the S-E-C! I hope George Kliavkoff was … Continue reading ESPN Ignores Pac-12

Five-star USC commit Zachariah Branch caught a TD pass against Mater Dei last night . . . and drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for his celebration. Lincoln Riley can talk to Branch about that next season. Bishop Gorman lost to Mater Dei, 24-21. Touchdown @BishopGormanFB ⚡️ The Gaels take a 21-7 lead early in the 3rd quarter over No. 2 @MDFootball thanks to USC commit … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Five-Star Play