Merry Christmas!
In my annual Christmas tradition, here is my all-time favorite USC picture.Hollywood screen legend Greta Garbo was sent to USC in 1926 to pose for some publicity photos with the track team. Garbo initially refused until MGM deducted $25 from her salary, which convinced her to head to campus and don a USC track singlet. She is with a USC track assistant coach in the above photo. … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Check Out The NORAD Santa Tracker
In a blog tradition, here is the Christmas Eve NORAD Santa Tracker. And in an added twist, here is Ed Orgeron delivering some Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas to all, til I saw you some mo! https://t.co/BHDiBtdVa3 — Coach Ed Orgeron (@Coach_EdOrgeron) December 24, 2021 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Check Out The NORAD Santa Tracker
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Everyone mentioned the USC-to-Pitt quarterback pipeline when Kedon Slovis repeated the same transfer as Max Browne. But they forgot to add former USC QB Ricky Town also transferred to Pitt, so it really is a trend. Town played in just one game at Pitt, completing one pass. He famously left USC during training camp after getting a look at Sam Darnold. Is there any reason … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Morning Buzz: What Happened To Graham Harrell And Todd Orlando?
Has anyone heard anything about Graham Harrell or Todd Orlando since the end of the season? Not a word on their departures from USC. Harrell has really gone underground, especially when you consider he was making more than $1.2 million and got a three-year contract in December, 2019. He will probably try to get an NFL job but it might be difficult to get a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Happened To Graham Harrell And Todd Orlando?
It’s Not Just Offensive Line That Needs More Help
USC’s leading tackler last season, linebacker Kana’i Mauga, announced he will enter the NFL Draft. I have to say that USC’s got few linebackers on the roster and fewer good ones. This is feeling like a problem area like the offensive line. USC has signed only one linebacker so far, Garrison Madden, who is a three-star from Georgia. It tried to get Daiyan Henley, who … Continue reading It’s Not Just Offensive Line That Needs More Help
USC Morning Buzz: Stats Love To Lie
I know pundits love to cite stats to praise players or teams but my eyes often seem to see a different game than what the stats say. Here is an amazing example: Highest-graded Offensive Lines in College Football 1. USC – 91.82. Kentucky – 90.33. Oregon State – 89.44. Ohio State – 89.04. Iowa – 89.0 pic.twitter.com/sYj2yWtE90 — PFF College Football (@PFF_College) December 22, 2021 … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Stats Love To Lie
