USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley And Changing Culture
One of the worst takes I saw after the Holiday Bowl was that Lincoln Riley changed the culture of the program with the bowl game. In. The. 27th. Game. You can’t change a culture during a bowl break. It takes longer than that. But more importantly, let’s look at two coaches hired at the same time as Riley. We all know Kalen DeBoer changed the culture at … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley And Changing Culture
USC Morning Buzz: Welcome To The Big Ten
It’s 2024, the year USC officially competes in the Big Ten. So look at this video as it scans the crowd from yesterday’s Michigan rally at the Galen Center. It looks like roughly 6,000 fans attended. Maybe more. Do you think USC could draw 6,000 to a rally on the other side of the country? Do you think USC could draw 6,000 to a rally … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Welcome To The Big Ten
Happy New Year!
I’ve been trying to locate this picture for a long time and finally found it this week, which is perfect timing because it seems very appropriate to the festive atmosphere of New Year’s Eve. It’s USC tailbacks Jon Arnett and C.R. Roberts celebrating in the Coliseum locker room after the Trojans upset No. 5-ranked Notre Dame, 42-20, before 94,892 in 1955. The victory silenced critics … Continue reading Happy New Year!
In Memoriam: Dave Levy
Dave Levy was one of the most influential figures in USC football. He died in November at age 91. Although he was not a head coach at USC, if you ask any player during the years he coached (1960-75), they would mention him and not John McKay as the coach they loved and had fond memories of from their days as Trojans. And they all agreed Levy … Continue reading In Memoriam: Dave Levy
USC Sunday Buzz: Galen Center Hosts Michigan’s Rose Bowl Rally Today
Lincoln Riley couldn’t get USC to the College Football Playoff, so the playoff is coming to USC. Michigan is holding its official Rose Bowl rally today at 2 p.m. at the Galen Center. The pep rally will feature performances by the Michigan Marching Band, Michigan Cheer Team and Michigan Dance Team. There will also be appearances by David Alan Grier and other Michigan alums. Tickets … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Galen Center Hosts Michigan’s Rose Bowl Rally Today
USC Notes: Conflicting Views On Miller Moss
I’ve said Miller Moss deserves to start next season. But here’s a couple other views: A USC booster told me the Holiday Bowl was the worst thing that could happen to the program because he didn’t think Moss would be as good over an entire season or against LSU in the opener. “We’ll be stuck now if we can’t get a good quarterback in the … Continue reading USC Notes: Conflicting Views On Miller Moss
