USC Sunday Buzz: Coach Prefers Pac-12 To Big 12

I spoke to a Pac-12 coach this morning about the options facing the conference, but purely from a football standpoint. “I think the Big 12 was better than the Pac-12 even with USC and UCLA,” the coach said. “So I wouldn’t want to go there if the conferences merged.” “Those Big 12 offenses can wear teams out. I’d rather play in a Pac-10 or a … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Coach Prefers Pac-12 To Big 12

Add Colin Cowherd

Here’s another gem from when Mike Bohn picked Colin Cowherd’s brain — according to Cowherd. “When Pete Carroll was here, there was no NFL, there was no LAFC, the Dodgers weren’t as dominant . . . the world’s changed,” Cowherd said. From 2004-09, the Dodgers went to the playoffs four times. That’s not nothing. LAFC? LOL. But notice Cowherd didn’t mention the Lakers. From 1999-2002, … Continue reading Add Colin Cowherd

Saturday Buzz: You Didn’t Know Who Was Responsible For USC Move To Big Ten

The self-importance of Colin Cowherd knows no bounds. Here he explains how he played a role in USC joining the Big Ten. Bonus points watching Joel Klatt trying to keep a straight face. It doesn’t help that Mike Bohn calls Cowherd and makes him feel even more important. “Mike’s always called me, just asked questions, ‘you know L.A.,’ ” Cowherd said. He’s lived in L.A. … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: You Didn’t Know Who Was Responsible For USC Move To Big Ten

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who died Friday after being shot while giving a speech in the western city of Nara, attended the USC School of Public Policy for two years in the late 1970’s. In 2015, Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, returned to USC. He spent three semestersat USC in 1978 studying English and taking courses in political science, international relations … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Morning Buzz: Another Test For A Lineman

The next big test for USC securing an offensive lineman comes Monday when four-star offensive tackle Lucas Simmons of Clearwater, Fla., makes his decision. Simmons is also considering Florida, Florida State and Tennessee. He visited USC last month during its bonanza recruiting weekend. So did Francis Mauigoa, who committed to Miami earlier this week. Does Simmons want to play in the Big Ten? Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Test For A Lineman