Can you imagine this kind of Victory Bell celebration today after beating UCLA? This is what happened on campus in 1952 after No. 4-ranked USC defeated No. 3 UCLA, 14-12. The rally was hastily planned after the game and took place at 11 a.m. Monday. And George Tirebiter was present. USC won the game when Al “Hoagy” Carmichael caught a 4-yard TD pass on fourth … Continue reading USC Picture Of The Night

UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond denied a report from FootballScoop.com that Chip Kelly might not return next season. It listed Urban Meyer and Chris Petersen as potential replacements. What I like is how Jarmond sent out a tweet to deny the story. Not true. Very disappointing @FootballScoop , how about you call me next time. Go Bruins! 💙🐻💛 https://t.co/HBqqyKhKNr — Martin Jarmond (@MartinJarmond) December 17, … Continue reading UCLA Denies Chip Kelly Might Not Return

Larry Scott is having his Pac-12 championship game press conference today and said this about the next TV rights deal: “We’re sitting on a lot of untapped growth in our value. . . . When our rights come up, like we did in 2011, we’re going to catch up to the other leagues, maybe even leapfrog some leagues.” Who will the Pac-12 leapfrog? The SEC? … Continue reading Larry Scott Remains Delusional

Clay Helton offered another glimpse of his “yes man” side this week when he wouldn’t take a position on whether USC should have been declared Pac-12 champs when Washington was unable to play. Helton said he was “a chain of command guy” and would defer to whatever Larry Scott decided. Just like he deferred to Coach Haden and Coach Bohn. It reminded me of how … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Does USC Really Need This Game?

OK, it’s time to talk recruiting. And USC-UCLA. And USC-Oregon. And the TV announcers. And the refs. And whatever else comes up. Continue reading USC Signing Day Podcast

Five-star defensive tackle Korey Foreman will sign today and announce his choice in January 2nd. In the old days, recruiting services would try to find out where Foreman signed but now they are terrified of offending recruits or college coaches. I’m guessing some sites will put something behind a paywall on Foreman’s destination, as long as everyone keeps it a secret. All I can say … Continue reading The Biggest Story Of Signing Day