USC Notes: Another Sign Of Apocalypse For College Sports
There is buzz on campus that USC is considering restrictions to tailgating on campus this fall, as part of security measures enacted during the spring protests. If anything substantial is enacted, there would be a harsh blowback from fans, alumni and boosters who make being on campus a huge part of their game-day experience. I’ve said since the protests started that I think USC secretly … Continue reading USC Notes: Another Sign Of Apocalypse For College Sports
USC Morning Buzz: Not Exactly A Bargain In Rose Bowl
Can you believe it will cost $130 to buy a ticket to the USC-UCLA game at the Rose Bowl in the Trojan section? And that’s the price for those who belong to USC booster groups. Some USC boosters intend to wait until individual game seats are on sale for all UCLA games, because two years ago those seats were better and cheaper than the end … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Not Exactly A Bargain In Rose Bowl
USC Notes: A Problem Worth Fleeing From
Did you see the headache Jen Cohen left when she departed Washington for USC? Here’s the projected deficits: So according to Washington, “much of the deficit can be attributed to (the) migration to the Big Ten conference and unanticipated expenses associated with the departure from the Pac-12.” I think Cohen probably should give the Seattle media a comment about these dire numbers. They won’t even … Continue reading USC Notes: A Problem Worth Fleeing From
Jerry West Passes Away At 86
What a sad day to hear about Jerry West. One of the greatest players in basketball history. One of the greatest NBA executives in history. The logo. Mr. Clutch. Jerry West played in the 1960’s and 70’s but he would have thrived today. He was that good. And he spent some of his best years at the Sports Arena. In the picture below, West of … Continue reading Jerry West Passes Away At 86
USC Adds Four To Board Of Trustees, Which Looks Like Good News For Carol Folt
USC has added four members to the Board of Trustees and it didn’t look far doing it. I’d say Carol Folt has consolidated her position here. Mark Stevens, who has donated more than $100 million to USC, is returning for a second stint on the board. He has his name on several things at USC including the Stevens Academic Center for athletes, which is under … Continue reading USC Adds Four To Board Of Trustees, Which Looks Like Good News For Carol Folt
USC Morning Buzz: Quicker Decisions Needed On Defense
A lot of people confuse getting playing time with being good. Just because someone plays a lot, it doesn’t mean they are having a good season. I’ve noticed this looking at the USC depth chart. Last year was a great example. Domani Jackson started 11 of 12 games. A narrative also emerged that Jaylin Smith was indispensable. But if USC had a better secondary coach … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Quicker Decisions Needed On Defense
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 