USC Morning Buzz: Notre Dame Pre-Game Will Be Lively
You probably saw before the Michigan game some former USC greats like Anthony Munoz, Marcus Allen and Willie McGinest were down on the field. Well, former USC linebacker and Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith was also at the game and when he went to get a pass to go down on the field was told, “come back later and if someone didn’t show up we’ll … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Notre Dame Pre-Game Will Be Lively
How Did USC-Michigan Compare To Other Marquee Games?
USC-Michigan featured two marquee programs but it was only the sixth-most watched game on Saturday. As these ratings show, the SEC is king when it comes to viewership. Continue reading How Did USC-Michigan Compare To Other Marquee Games?
Can You Believe It’s The 20th Anniversary Of This Moment?
I didn’t even realize that today is the 20th anniversary of USC’s 34-31 victory over Notre Dame. Of course I have to post this picture of the Bush Push, with yours truly in the Nottingham Forest jersey on the left. These final minutes were the most intense crowd atmosphere I ever experienced at a USC game. Being 10 yards from one of the biggest plays … Continue reading Can You Believe It’s The 20th Anniversary Of This Moment?
USC Morning Buzz: Who Blinks First In South Bend?
This is usually the time of week when you can find reasons to pick USC or Notre Dame on Satuday. For example, Joel Klatt says USC is one of only three offenses that could score at least 20 points on Ohio State’s defense. “If they play the way they did on Saturday in the rest of these games, there’s a good chance that they go … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Blinks First In South Bend?
Former USC Defensive Lineman Myron Lapka Passes Away
Myron Lapka, an All-Pac-10 defensive tackle at USC in the late 1970’s, has passed away. He was 69. The Chatsworth High School grad was a third-round pick in the 1980 NFL draft and spent two seasons with the Rams. He lettered at USC from 1977-79. How did Lapka end up at USC? When he was at Chatsworth, the baseball coach made a tape of him … Continue reading Former USC Defensive Lineman Myron Lapka Passes Away
Will USC Take Less Than Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State In Private Equity Deal?
As the Big Ten considers a $2.4 billion private equity deal, this interesting detail emerged courtesy of Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger. USC will get paid less than Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State. “Those at USC are against the uneven distribution structure of both (1) the upfront $2.4 billion and (2) the future conference revenues. The Trojans are behind Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in … Continue reading Will USC Take Less Than Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State In Private Equity Deal?