USC-UCLA Live Blog
First, my pick for the game: I think this game actually favors USC, as it faces a team with a spotty offense. Now USC’s defense has proved it can make any offense look good. But I think Caleb Williams and Co. will have some success against UCLA’s defense. So with that said, I’m taking USC, 45-28. Who do you like? The Daily Trojan defeated the … Continue reading USC-UCLA Live Blog
Friday Supplement: Venue Change For Blood Bowl
One of the mysteries for a lot of ex-USC football players is why Dave Levy did not get hired to succeed John McKay. Levy said he was never told why he didn’t get the job but he believed USC president John Hubbard wanted someone who was not as close to McKay. “He had clashed with McKay and wanted someone with fewer ties,” Levy said. Another … Continue reading Friday Supplement: Venue Change For Blood Bowl
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
The UCLA equipment managers defeated the USC equipment managers, 71-48, at Howard Jones Field on Thursday night. The annual Blood Bowl between the staffs of the Daily Bruin and Daily Trojan will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Drake Stadium. USC held its Conquest Rally on Thursday night, which also featured a concert. No more bonfires. UCLA canceled its rally because of fears about inclement … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
A Candidate For Defensive Coordinator
One of the coaches USC has identified as a candidate for defensive coordinator is Purdue coach Ryan Walters. That’s right, he is the head coach. Sources said USC is prepared to match Walters’ salary at Purdue ($4 million) if he is interested. It seems like a stretch but Walters has a good reputation as a defensive coordinator. Like I said, it might be a pipe … Continue reading A Candidate For Defensive Coordinator
USC Morning Buzz: Another Job Link For Linc
Lincoln Riley’s name just keeps coming up for jobs. Several college coaches told me yesterday that they heard Riley has interest in the Texas A&M job. “He’s revered in Texas,” a college coach said. “He likes recruiting in Texas, has his high school connections. I think there’s something to it.” Whatever is happening, there is definitely a lot of chatter regarding Riley. He’s not a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Job Link For Linc
Legendary USC Coach Dave Levy Passes Away
Dave Levy, who was one of the most influential figures in USC football, died Wednesday. He was 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 … Continue reading Legendary USC Coach Dave Levy Passes Away
