During my interview with Dave “Softy” Mahler, he asked me if I would take “Urban Meyer or the field” to be the next USC coach. Right now, I would take the field. Why? Because we still don’t know enough about USC president Carol Folt or the new athletic director. Will Folt accept Meyer’s baggage? Will USC pay Meyer $8 million a year? The answers to … Continue reading Would You Take Urban Meyer Or The Field?

I will be on with the king of Seattle radio, Dave “Softy” Mahler around 3:45 p.m. You can listen here. Continue reading Radio, Radio

With an early 12:30 p.m. kickoff, I’m starting this sooner than normal. Washington is a 10-point favorite and USC is missing Talanoa Hufanga but you know how Pac-12 games can be. Who do you like? If only Sam Darnold were playing quarterback like the last time USC went to Husky Stadium. Continue reading Pick The USC-Washington Score

What are the odds of this happening? I had lunch with legendary sports columnist/radio host Doug Krikorian on Thursday in Long Beach. Early on, Doug asks, “How did Clay Helton get hired at USC anyway?” I had noticed a USC booster sitting at the table next to us but didn’t let that deter the conversation. Besides, he was sitting with a woman who had her … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Safety Talanoa Hufanga and quarterback Kedon Slovis will not play against Washington after suffering concussions last week. Cornerback Olaijah Griffin (back) will also miss the game. Matt Fink starts at QB, Chase Williams starts at safety and Isaac Taylor-Stuart is back and can start for Griffin. Continue reading Talanoa Hufanga And Kedon Slovis Ruled Out