If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Last week, I gave the guidelines some schools published to allow their bands at football games. This week, I can’t even imagine a band (or fans) in a stadium unless conditions start changing. An empty stadium might be the only way football gets played in 2020. Have you “opted in” or “opted out” on USC season tickets? If the season starts in January, and fans … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Larry Scott Says Pac-12 Has Four Plans Ready For Football
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott spoke to the San Jose Mercury News today and said there are four scenarios on the table for this season: Playing all 12 games as scheduled A delayed start Conference-only schedules Moving the season to the spring Scott’s view on whether there is a season has changed because of the recent outbreaks of COVID-19. “I was cautiously optimisti,” Scott said. “But … Continue reading Larry Scott Says Pac-12 Has Four Plans Ready For Football
Timing Of Online Classes Irks Some Students
USC has to deal with the ever-changing conditions of COVID-19 but its announcement last night struck some students the wrong way because of the timing. The announcement came at 9 p.m. (EDT). July 1 was the rental deadline to for many off-campus apartments, which meant the decision came too late for some students unless you have an understanding landlord. Continue reading Timing Of Online Classes Irks Some Students
Morning Buzz: USC Recommends Online Courses For Fall
Why a USC student would pay for fall classes became a good question Wednesday night when the university recommended students take all classes online and not live on-campus or close to campus. “While not what we hoped, we are now recommending all undergraduates take their courses online, and reconsider living on or close to campus this semester,” Provost Charles Zukoski and Senior Vice President David … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Recommends Online Courses For Fall
Ranking Elite 11 QBs
247 Sports rated Miller Moss as the 8th-best QB at the Elite 11 this week. Ty Thompson, who is committed to Oregon, was No. 1 per 247. Did you see who finished No. 2? Brock Vandagriff, who committed to Georgia. That’s JT Daniels’ competition at Georgia in 2021. Elite 11 has its own rankings and named Caleb Williams the MVP. It had Moss ranked No. … Continue reading Ranking Elite 11 QBs
USC Still Not Retiring Numbers That Are Retired
USC announced this week that transfer guard Drew Peterson will wear No. 11 next season. Why is this news? Because USC retired No. 11, worn by former All-American Bill Sharman, in 2007. USC sometimes says it is honoring jerseys instead of retiring them, so here is an article on USC’s official website on Sharman passing away in 2013: “He had his No. 11 USC jersey … Continue reading USC Still Not Retiring Numbers That Are Retired