With Charles White featured in today’s column, here’s a photo from the 1978 USC-Notre Dame game. It’s White carrying the ball behind All-American guard Pat Howell. Howell was a two-time first-team all-conference pick. He was a Playboy All-American and a second-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons. As for this game, USC led 24-6 at halftime but Notre Dame and Joe Montana took a 25-24 lead … Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement

The USC-UCLA rivalry has featured many crazy moments. But one of the wilder incidents occurred this week and few noticed. Or maybe even cared. They should have because it was a ridiculous scenario. USC and UCLA faced off in the dual track meet at Cromwell Field. When the meet ended, UCLA’s women had won and did a customary victory lap. But about 30-45 minutes after … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I’m not big on all-time rankings. But I have to mention these rankings. I’m sure everyone is thrilled USC has the top six spots. But I have a problem. Ricky Bell is not No. 13. In fact, he should be above Mike Garrett and Anthony Davis. You can even argue he is in the top 4. I’ve talked to players and coaches from the 1960’s-70’s … Continue reading Try To Avoid All-Time Lists

There seems to be a segment of USC fans who think the world is against them. The most recent example is the backlash over the possible transfer of wide receiver Jordan Addison. I hope it is a small minority who believe everyone is against USC. Otherwise, USC will become like Oregon football or Arizona basketball fans, who often get accused of being provincial or insecure. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Some USC Fans Are Angry

It says something that Bru McCoy going from Texas to USC to Tennessee is considered normal today. Nearly 2,000 scholarship players have entered the portal in the past year. I feel like not enough gets mentioned about all the players who enter the portal and can’t find an interested team. There are still USC players from last season, like Dorian Hewett, Juliano Falaniko and Ishmael … Continue reading The Transfer Portal’s Dark Side

Former Nebraska defensive lineman Casey Rogers committed to Oregon this morning over USC and Auburn. It seems a lot easier for USC to get skill players than linemen. And you have to wonder sometimes if the trip to L.A. makes USC a standard visit for some players. Unbelievable visit to USC!! pic.twitter.com/vVmXRZo4oU — Casey Rogers (@caseyrogers99) April 24, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js In any event, USC needs … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Defensive Lineman Chooses Oregon