USC Morning Buzz: A Pro-Helton, Anti-Swann Fan
When Riki (Gray) Ellison criticized Lynn Swann on Facebook, it was hardly unusual. He has been outspoken in the past, especially about former athletic director Pat Haden. But Ellison actually seems to be a supporter of Clay Helton with this post. This might make Ellison the only anti-Swann, pro-Helton USC fan. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Pro-Helton, Anti-Swann Fan
Strange Timing With Tennis
USC men’s tennis coach Peter Smith resigned Friday. But his son, Colter, just graduated from high school and is supposed to play for the Trojans next season. He is ranked one of the top 100 players in the nation. Another son, Riley, is going to be a senior at USC and plays on the tennis team. Seems like an odd time for Smith to “resign.” Continue reading Strange Timing With Tennis
Who Showed Up To See John Robinson?
Who showed up last night at John Robinson‘s send off to LSU? Anthony Munoz, Ronnie Lott, Brad Budde, Lynn Cain, Hoby Brenner, Mike Salmon, Fred Cornwell, Brad Leggett, Paul McDonald, Shane Foley, Norberto Garrido, Jeremy Hogue and Mike Salmon were among the players. Former UCLA coach Terry Donahue, former Cal, Illinois and Raiders coach Mike White, former USC offensive line coach Hudson Houck, former USC … Continue reading Who Showed Up To See John Robinson?
USC Sunday Buzz: Lynn Swann Criticized (Again)
Former USC linebacker Riki (Gray) Ellison has criticized Lynn Swann on Facebook in support of the 1969 team not being honored properly. Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Lynn Swann Criticized (Again)
Saturday Night Social
A pretty good-size group of players are expected in Newport Beach tonight to send off John Robinson. It would be a good event to be a fly on the wall to hear what everyone thinks of Lynn Swann and Clay Helton. Continue reading Saturday Night Social
The Ex-Player Fallout Continues
Does USC even care that it is alienating its former players? I’m sure its response would be, “you cannot listen to one disgruntled player.” But I hear USC legends Ronnie Lott and Marcus Allen are now aware of the situation as word spreads of the decision to honor former teams at the new fall scrimmage on August 17 instead of the now-canceled Salute to Troy … Continue reading The Ex-Player Fallout Continues
