USC Adds To Board Of Trustees; Will It Affect Notre Dame Rivalry?

USC has added three new members to the Board of Trustees: Bret Johnsen, Wil Smith and Glenn Sonnenberg. One possible positive from all this: Smith, who owns a commercial real estate company, is a big USC football fan. Maybe he can become an advocate for saving the USC-Notre Dame rivalry. He donated $10 million to the public policy school in 2020 and has supported athletics. … Continue reading USC Adds To Board Of Trustees; Will It Affect Notre Dame Rivalry?

Sunday Buzz: Mixed Results For USC At Big Ten Track

Two weeks ago I was critical of USC track and field for taking a conservative approach and getting swept by UCLA at the dual meet. Remember, the USC men and women were ranked Nos. 1 and 2 in the nation. USC got a bit of redemption Sunday (sort of). The women defeated Oregon, 121-113, to win the Big Ten Conference track championship. The men, on … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Mixed Results For USC At Big Ten Track

USC Loses To Stanford In Water Polo Final

Stanford defeated USC, 11-7, in the NCAA championship match at Indianapolis. USC led 3-1, 4-2 and 5-3 in the first half but it tied, 6-6, at halftime. Stanford then led 7-6 after the third quarter. Now for some history: Former USC men’s and women’s polo coach Jovan Vavic won 15 NCAA titles in men’s and women’s water polo before he was fired during the 2019 … Continue reading USC Loses To Stanford In Water Polo Final

USC Water Polo Defeats UCLA/Advances To NCAA Championship

USC women’s water polo defeated UCLA, 15-13, at the NCAA Final Four to advance to the championship match tomorrow against No. 1-ranked Stanford. USC scored seven goals in the third period to take a 13-8 lead and held on for the win. UCLA was ranked No. 2 and USC was No. 3. Stanford has won at least one NCAA title for 49 straight seasons. The … Continue reading USC Water Polo Defeats UCLA/Advances To NCAA Championship

Coliseum Expands Olympics Role

The Coliseum’s going to be extremely busy during the 2028 Olympics. It will co-host the Opening Ceremonies with SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on July 14, 2028, it will host the track and field events during the first week of the Olympics and be the sole host for the Closing Ceremony on July 28, 2028. Additionally, the Coliseum will host the Paralympics Closing Ceremony on August … Continue reading Coliseum Expands Olympics Role