When USC canceled its spring game, one of the first things you heard was “Nebraska and Texas also did it.” But let’s note a difference: Nebraska has sold out 403 straight home games. Texas sold out every game last season and has set an all-time season-ticket record four of the past five seasons. These teams don’t need to sell tickets. USC has fake sellouts where … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Here is how USC works. Some donors had been told as recently as last week by athletic dept. employees to “Be sure to come to the spring game” and then this week, Lincoln Riley decides to cancel the game. You think fans, former players and donors are happy with that decision? Do you think fans, former players or donors matter with Riley? Couldn’t they at … Continue reading USC Did About Face On Spring Game

USC will not have a spring football game, joining schools like Ohio State and Nebraska. It’s not exactly a surprise given Lincoln Riley’s attitude toward the public. All spring practices will be closed so the public now will not get any chance to see the team. Tampering with players who do well in televised spring games and injuries are concerns cited by coaches at other … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Eliminates Spring Game

One story I’ve heard in recent months is that athletic director Jen Cohen was “sold a bill of goods” when she was courted to come to USC. What does that mean? Well, she was probably told she inherited a healthy, thriving football program under Lincoln Riley. Remember, USC had gone 11-3 before she was hired and Riley’s stock was much higher than today. She probably … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Always Believe What You Hear

I can’t wait for USC to take its team picture in August. With the new 105-player limit rule, there will probably be more staff than players in the photo. Talk about a top-heavy organization. Continue reading USC Notes: Things Are A Little Top Heavy