Morning Buzz: Did USC Drop Ball On Josh Conerly?
USC lost five-star offensive tackle Josh Conerly to Oregon on Friday night. But was the groundwork for the Ducks’ upset commitment laid before that? Conerly thanked former USC lineman Viane Talamaivao during his announcement and is obviously close to Talamaivao, who was hired by Oregon in January. Talamaivao has pretty much worked at USC since he completed his eligibility in 2017. Should USC worked harder … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Did USC Drop Ball On Josh Conerly?
Frank Baxter, Hollywood Star
Here are more photos of former USC professor Frank Baxter. Imagine the good publicity USC got from this opening scene of “The Mole People” in 1956 (above). And below, here is Baxter with actor Richard Carlson in the 1957 TV Movie, “The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays.” Today is Ward Bond’s birthday. A couple weeks ago, I wrote about how Bond was a starting … Continue reading Frank Baxter, Hollywood Star
USC Notes: Isaiah Mobley Turns Pro; Football Top Defensive Playmaker
USC forward Isaiah Mobley has announced he will enter the NBA Draft. Significantly, Mobley said he hired an agent, which means he cannot pull out of the draft. Back in January, I wrote about a Pac-12 head coach who told me cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, a transfer from Colorado, would be USC’s best corner. Well, here’s what Lincoln Riley said Saturday about Blackmon. “He’s a very … Continue reading USC Notes: Isaiah Mobley Turns Pro; Football Top Defensive Playmaker
USC Saturday Buzz: Restaurant Talk
Did you think I forgot? Art’s Chili Dogs Stand, Los Angeles (1939, closed) Damon’s Steakhouse, Glendale (1937) Fosselman’s Ice Cream Co., Alhambra (1919) Bay Cities Italian Deli, Santa Monica (1925) Katella Grill, Orange (1993) It closes Sunday. Ricci’s Italian Restaurant, Bellflower (1940) Western Bagel, Van Nuys (1947) El Adobe, San Juan Capistrano (1948) HMS Bounty, Los Angeles (1947) The Ranch House, Ojai, 1956 Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Restaurant Talk
Josh Conerly Commits To Oregon
Five-star offensive tackle Josh Conerly of Seattle committed to Oregon tonight. The USC fanboy recruiting media was so excited all week that Conerly would be a Trojan. “I did not have my mind made up until Wednesday,” said Conerly, who said he was figuring out to choose between USC and Oregon. These are the types of guys USC needs. People assumed Lincoln Riley would get … Continue reading Josh Conerly Commits To Oregon
USC Notes: It’s Ricky Bell’s Birthday
It is Ricky Bell’s birthday and I am always ready to appreciate him. I have no problem saying should be one of the top 5 tailbacks in USC history. Bell made his first start in the season-opener in 1975 vs. Duke. He rushed for a school record 256 yards in 34 carries. Asked if he knew during the game he set a record, Bell said, … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Ricky Bell’s Birthday
