How did we get to a point where LSU playing in the national title game highlights multiple USC shortcomings? One reason is because Ed Orgeron is aware of and highlighting the shameful way USC treats people. Examples: John Robinson was let go by Lynn Swann last spring and told he would need to pay for his season tickets. Brian Kennedy was banished by Pat Haden … Continue reading Morning Buzz: National Title Game Highlights USC’s Awfulness

A lot of people have mixed opinions on John Robinson, including myself. But he made an interesting observation in a Sports Illustrated story yesterday. Excerpt: Robinson still thinks “Air Raid” offenses make life tough on Air Raid defenses and noted USC this year as a shining example. “Everyone forgets about the defense,” he said. This is what I wrote about last week when I talked … Continue reading John Robinson Understands Air Raid

I’m hearing that Rams assistant coach Joe Barry is upset he did not get the defensive coordinator’s job with the NFL team and now making a hard push for the USC job. It’s sort of like Clancy Pendergast, who wanted a USC job only after he couldn’t get what he wanted in the NFL. Meanwhile, did you see USC men’s volleyball lost to the New … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Change In Joe Barry’s Status

Brian Kennedy has donated millions to USC over the years. His name is on a practice field used by the football program. It also adorns the Founders Room in the Galen Center, where food is served before basketball games. He graduated from USC and was a lifelong friend to former wide receiver Hal Bedsole. He is in New Orleans tonight because he is a close … Continue reading Major Donor Calls USC Program “Dog—-“

Clay Helton wants to move linebackers coach Johnny Nansen to special teams. Nansen was USC special teams coach in 2014-15 before John Baxter got hired. This would also allow a new defensive coordinator to hire his own linebackers coach. Also, John David Baker has been promoted to inside receivers/tight ends coach. There was a chance Baker was going to coach quarterbacks but it was decided … Continue reading USC Shuffling Coaching Staff

Former USC tailback Manfred Moore has died, according to former teammates. He was 69. Moore attended San Fernando High School. Moore also spent four seasons in the NFL. He played at USC from 1971-73 and gained 559 yards with three touchdowns. But the part you might not know is Moore is the person to score a first grade rugby league try in Australia and an … Continue reading Ex-USC Tailback Manfred Moore Dies