The Pac-12 must have breathed a sigh of relief Thursday when the Big Ten announced if there are fall sports, it will be conference-games only. The Pac-12 prefers to lead from behind and now has a template if it chooses to play in the fall. By coincidence, Pac-12 presidents and atheltic directors are meeting today and can discuss how to follow the Big Ten’s decision. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

If the Big Ten plays football in the fall, it will be a conference-only schedule. The ACC is expected to follow suit. So now at least we know what the Pac-12 will do because the conference never leads, it follows. What happens to USC-Notre Dame? The Irish want the game, of course, because they have six ACC games they will play and need a few … Continue reading Pac-12 Now Knows What To Do Thanks To Big Ten

Every Fox pundit on its “Big Noon Kickoff” show opposes playing football in the spring. Urban Meyer: “When you play a long season and when you get to spring practice … when you play 2,000 competitive reps, your body is not ready for contact in three months or two months. It’s not. I would not put those players in harm’s way. “You talk about student-athlete … Continue reading Who Opposes Spring Football? Everyone At Fox

Here’s a story on All-American linebacker/offensive lineman Damon Bame, who died last week. In 1962, Bame was named an United Press International All-American. When he made the team, a USC official told him at football practice. “Did I make honorable mention?” Bame asked. “No,” the official replied. “Third team?” Bame said. “No,” the official replied. “Second team?” Bame said. “No,” the official said. “First team?” … Continue reading A Damon Bame Memory

Last week, I gave the guidelines some schools published to allow their bands at football games. This week, I can’t even imagine a band (or fans) in a stadium unless conditions start changing. An empty stadium might be the only way football gets played in 2020. Have you “opted in” or “opted out” on USC season tickets? If the season starts in January, and fans … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott spoke to the San Jose Mercury News today and said there are four scenarios on the table for this season: Playing all 12 games as scheduled A delayed start Conference-only schedules Moving the season to the spring Scott’s view on whether there is a season has changed because of the recent outbreaks of COVID-19. “I was cautiously optimisti,” Scott said. “But … Continue reading Larry Scott Says Pac-12 Has Four Plans Ready For Football