Here is today’s second round of the British Open. And that is USC and Daily Trojan alum David Ovalle in the background watching Tiger Woods. Now look at the picture below. I give this guy credit: He went to UCLA in a USC jersey (Cody Kessler, no less) to take selfies at Manchester United’s summer workouts. Photo/Manchester United Continue reading USC Is Everywhere
Wide receiver Joseph Lewis was arrested again Wednesday night on a felony domestic violence charge after an alleged altercation at a Los Angeles home. He was being held on $100,000 bail. Lewis was presumed to be gone from the program permanently after the first arrest so this only refinforces that thought. Continue reading Joseph Lewis Arrested Again
An eagle-eyed reader sent this photo today of what appears to be former USC president Max Nikias and a security guard. At least now we know where Nikias is. Does he need security? Maybe. USC has a team of security guards at football practices that are closed to the public so it’s sort of standard procedure now. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
USC provost Michael Quick, who is acting president since the departure of Max Nikias, said the university has created a sexual harassment task force comprised of faculty, staff and students. Quick said the task forced was formed as a response to a National Academics’ report on sexual harrassment in certain academic fields. Quick remains a controversial figure because some view him as too close to Nikias … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes
Former USC health center gynecologist George Tyndall has hired prominent criminal defense attorney Leonard Levine as current and former students file sexual misconduct lawsuits stemming from examinations by Tyndall. Does Levine’s name sound familiar? He was hired by former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez in 2006 after Sanchez was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. Prosecutors never filed charges. Like I have said before, there is always … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz
France defeats Croatia, 4-2, to win the World Cup in the highest-scoring final game since 1966. Did a dive create France’s first goal? Should a hand ball have been called for France’s second goal? Did Paul Pogba silence his critics? How many of you had France winning it all? All in all, this was a highly entertaining World Cup and Croatia provided plenty of entertainment, … Continue reading Sunday World Cup Talk
