USC Picked To Win Pac-12 In Preseason Poll

USC was picked to win the Pac-12 in the preseason media poll of 36 media members who cover the league. The Trojans received 25 of the 36 first-place votes. Here is the full poll: Following are the results of the preseason media poll (points 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 with first-place votes in parentheses):    Total Points 1.  USC (25) 413 2.  Washington (4) 367 3.  Utah (6) 359 4.  … Continue reading USC Picked To Win Pac-12 In Preseason Poll

USC Morning Buzz: The Worst Day Of The Year

We are 24 hours from my least favorite day of the year: Pac-12 media day. I didn’t like it when it was it was held at a hotel near LAX; or at tourist traps (Universal Studio, Sony Pictures Studios, Hollywood and Highland); or in Las Vegas. It’s always the same. A preseason poll where the favorite is picked to win the conference; a commissioner’s statement … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Worst Day Of The Year

Five-Star Wide Receiver Commits To Tennessee

Five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews of Lilburn, Ga., committed to Tennessee. His other finalists were Georgia, Clemson, and USC. He is ranked the No. 1 “athlete” in the Class of 2024 by Rivals. USC was considered a long shot so it was no surprise. Next up: Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa announces his commitment on Sunday. Ohio State, USC and Notre Dame are the finalists. Continue reading Five-Star Wide Receiver Commits To Tennessee

A Story About A Heisman Trophy Winner

I ran a picture last Friday of a brunch in Los Angeles with Notre Dame football players featuring 1953 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lattner. So I have to tell my Johnny Lattner story. Before covering USC, I used to go to the Notre Dame game in South Bend and sit in the stands. Back in those days, tickets were difficult to obtain because the stadium … Continue reading A Story About A Heisman Trophy Winner