Morning Buzz: USC Linebacker Evaluation

Of all the USC transfers, perhaps the most intriguing player is linebacker Mason Cobb of Oklahoma State, because he plays a position of need for the defense. So I asked a Big 12 offensive coach who faced Oklahoma State and watched all of the Cowboys’ game films to the point of facing them. “He’s a physical linebacker and can be a leader for USC,” the … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Linebacker Evaluation

USC Notes: Conspiracy Theory Draws Little Pushback

It’s sad that Mick Cronin can push a conspiracy theory about UCLA being punished in the NCAA seedings because of the Bruins’ move to the Big Ten and no one calls him out locally. What it demonstates is UCLA has its own fanboy media. The only criticism I’ve seen of Cronin has come from the national media. This is the way it is for college … Continue reading USC Notes: Conspiracy Theory Draws Little Pushback

USC Morning Buzz: Memories Of The Way We Were

As BLVD gets swept under the rug at USC, let’s revisit one more time that disastrous debut video that quickly got pulled in Oct., 2020 because it was tone deaf (not to mention ridiculous). “In retrospect, the themes and timing of the video were out of step,” Mike Bohn said. The video looks just as bad today, especially the scenes with Clay Helton. It was … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Memories Of The Way We Were

USC Sunday Buzz: Mick Cronin Talked To Mike Bohn About Big Ten Backlash

UCLA coach Mick Cronin was unhappy last night about the NCAA Tournament’s top-16 seeds preview, which had the Bruins seeded No. 8. And he suggested the seeding is a backlash to UCLA moving to the Big Ten. “I’m going to try not to laugh and I would refer you to our administration. And this will be the only time I address it – the reason … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Mick Cronin Talked To Mike Bohn About Big Ten Backlash

Time For A Restaurant Price Check

A friend who sent me the Julie’s restaurant menu last week said a reader thought the menu was from 1970 and that the $11.50 steak sandwich would cost roughly $88 today. Well, the menu is actually from 1996 when the restaurant closed. So the steak sandwich would cost about $22 today. Big difference. Julie’s wasn’t known for being pricey. It catered to a diverse crowd … Continue reading Time For A Restaurant Price Check