Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Says USC Will Win Pac-12
Clay Helton told the Pac-12 Network on Wednesday, “We put a lot of work into this offseason. It’s work I know is going to help pay off for us in a Pac-12 title.” Time will tell. But in the meantime, I’ve heard Helton is closing practices because he is sensitive over media criticism that they are not physical enough. So he is thin-skinned and doesn’t … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Says USC Will Win Pac-12
USC Picture Of The Day
With all the talk about USC playing UC Davis, here’s a photo from back when the Trojans played Alabama and it wasn’t on a neutral field. It’s the 1978 USC-Alabama game, where the No. 7-ranked Trojans defeated the No. 1-ranked Crimson Tide, 24-14, in Birmingham, Ala. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
The Coliseum Transformation Is Near Complete
If you are lucky enough to sit in the new Coliseum Tower, I’m sure it will be quite a different experience this season. But the pictures below from the general seating doesn’t look like it got much of the $300 million USC spent to renovate. The seats look spartan, frankly. But Trojans are close to Spartans so maybe it is appropriate. Maybe the Tower got … Continue reading The Coliseum Transformation Is Near Complete
USC Morning Buzz: Saturday Stories
Some Saturday stories resonating within the administration offices of Heritage Hall: I hear Lynn Swann took a one-week vacation in July. And some people say they haven’t seen him for three weeks. Is it true USC men’s tennis coach Peter Smith was told he would not return by university lawyers? Not Swann or someone else in the athletic dept. That’s what some administrators are telling … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Saturday Stories
USC Afternoon Notes: Leadership Emerges Elsewhere
Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson has emerged as leader within the Pac-12 regarding officiating and helped lead the recent review that led to changes and more transparency. He even answered questions at media day with Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott and vice president for officiating, David Coleman. Can you imagine USC athletic director Lynn Swann taking the lead on any issues confronting the Pac-12? Maybe … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Leadership Emerges Elsewhere
Is USC Selling Arizona State T-Shirts Too?
USC’s online store emailed this ad to fans. And it includes an Arizona State T-shirt complete with pitch fork. Who goofed? I’ve got to know. Continue reading Is USC Selling Arizona State T-Shirts Too?
