Ever since USC and UCLA decided to move to the Big Ten, I’ve wondered if the UC Regents might make UCLA give some of its newfound money to Cal as a way to lessen the financial blow to the Bears. Well, Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News reports it is something being considered. Now a lot of time these big bureaucratic organizations discuss … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Big Ten Repercussions

The 1965 football team at the rally before the UCLA game. Back when the whole team attended. Here is the tower at VKC being constructed in 1965. And look at all the open space on campus around VKC in 1965. Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement

USC ranks No. 67 in strength of schedule this season per ESPN. And people think Lincoln Riley wants to play in the Big Ten? Former USC tennis coach Peter Smith, who won 5 NCAA titles, will be inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame. Former USC tailback Aaron Emanuel has joined Taft High School in Woodland Hills’ coaching staff to coach running … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

College football is changing. But I guess I am a traditionalist. I don’t care if an offensive lineman can do the splits. I care if he can block. I’m already tired of hearing about Caleb Williams’ NIL deals. I’ve previously said I think Williams is the second-best QB in the nation. I think he will have a banner year at USC. But can we hear … Continue reading Can College Football (And USC) Get Priorities In Order?

Former USC wide receiver Bru McCoy is not yet eligible at Tennessee. “There’s another hurdle that we’ve still got to clear for him to be completely eligible,” Voles coach Josh Heupel said. “Our administration and department are working on that. And we’ll find out when we find out.” USC wide receiver Jordan Addison made the watch list today for the Biletnikoff Award. You might say, … Continue reading Bru McCoy Not Yet Eligible

College sports keeps changing and the transfer rules are about to go through another upheaval. The NCAA Division I Council is recommending that the NCAA get rid of the “one-time” part of its transfer rule. Anyone would be able to transfer and have immediate eligibility, as long as they meet academic standards. It means athletes could transfer multiple times and play immediately. This, along with … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Get Ready For More Transfer Upheaval