It’s been 33 years since Erik Affholter made one of the biggest catches in USC history and the Crosstown Rivalry. And one question remains: Did he actually catch the controversial touchdown? “I felt like I caught the ball but it bounced off (UCLA cornerback) Marcus Turner’s hands, off my shoulder pads and my face mask,” Affholter said.“I secured it but I didn’t know where I … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

The SEC and ESPN Networks have signed a 10-year deal beginning in 2024. That means on Saturdays you could have a 12:30 p.m. PT SEC game and then an ABC prime time SEC game. That takes away opportunities for other conferences . . . like the Pac-12. There will be plenty of 7:30 p.m. time slots available on ESPN. Thanks, Larry Scott! Continue reading The SEC Scores A Big TV Deal, What About Pac-12?

The Washington-Oregon game is off. Huskies coach Jimmy Lake said this week if Washington could not play Saturday, it might not be able to play the following weekend either under county health guidelines. So who would USC play if it beats UCLA? Two-loss Oregon? Colorado? Would Washington try to move somewhere else? Can anyone see Larry Scott handling this cleanly? Continue reading USC’s Potential Opponent In Pac-12 Title Game? Who Knows?

A reader passed along these photos from the USC-Washington State game. You’ve got the black undershirt with no socks below. And the long-sleeve yellow shirt with high black socks (and some red stuff going on with the feet). And more red going on with the socks. Continue reading Let’s Check In On The Non-Uniform USC Uniforms

Nobody talks about this USC-UCLA game but it was huge at the time. In 1999, USC defeated UCLA, 17-7. It was for the City Championship but it was a huge game for USC because it snapped the Bruins’ eight-game winning streak in the rivalry, which became a huge mental burden for players and fans in those days. It sort of just hung around the program … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Important Crosstown Rivalry Game Since Forgotten

It’s the return of the USC podcast with myself and Aram Tolegian. We discuss the USC-UCLA and pick some of our favorite editions of the Crosstown Rivalry. 🚨USC vs. UCLA🚨 The "Wolf of Figueroa Street" @InsideUSC returns! It's USC vs. UCLA week and Scott joins Aram to: – Breakdown this year's matchup– Relive great USC-UCLA games of the past– Make a betting prediction Plus: Aram's … Continue reading USC-UCLA Podcast