USC great Ronnie Lott turned 62 today. Did you know on Sept. 27, 1980, Lott intercepted three passes in a 24-7 victory over Minnesota? Two of the interceptions set up touchdowns. On one play, he had an interception, fumble and fumble recovery but gained 25 yards. “I was just trying to run too fast, and I lost the ball,” Lott said. He didn’t think his … Continue reading It’s Ronnie Lott’s Birthday

I wrote about some USC radio announcers from the 1940’s-50’s Friday, which led to an interesting detail about broadcasts from the past. When USC played Oregon State on Oct. 4, 1930, five radio stations in Los Angeles carried the game. Frank Bull, who did USC games from the 1920’s to the 1950’s, did the game for radio station KMTR. Radio historian Jim Hilliker wrote the … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: When Radio Ruled L.A.

USC linebacker Palaie Gaoteote will transfer to Texas, according to multiple reports. After three Texas players transferred to USC, maybe it’s fitting a player goes the other way. Continue reading Palaie Gaoteote To Texas?

Let’s see how smoothly things are going around USC at the moment during a normally quiet time of year. USC is still apparently conducting its investigation into swim coach Jeremy Kipp, who allegedly kicked a water bottle into the face of a swimmer. If you read the comments of this story, there are many other incidents involving Kipp. A football imposter, Joshua Pryor, says he … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Notre Dame is putting up billboards across the country including  St. Louis, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Jersey City, N.J., Charlotte, N.C., and Tampa, Fla. And Long Beach! Here’s the billboard off the 405 freeway featuring wide receiver Matt Salerno of Crespi High School. And here is one in St. Louis: I throw down for my city! Reppin tha Lou at 70 & Lindbergh! #StLouis #STLmade … Continue reading Notre Dame Gets Billboard in Southern California

I’ve got some more comments from a USC trustee on football in today’s newsletter. Continue reading More From A USC Trustee