An Overlooked USC All-American
Two weeks ago, I wrote that Carson Palmer, Jack Del Rio and Jeff Bregel are on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Palmer is obviously going to be a popular choice. But if you go by college careers, Bregel probably deserves more consideration than he will get: He was a two-time consensus All-American He was a two-time AP All-American He was a two-time Playboy … Continue reading An Overlooked USC All-American
USC Morning Buzz: A Great Line Some Might Overlook In Athletes’ Statement
Here was a great line that might have been overlooked in yesterday’s statement from the United Black Student-Athletes Assn. “USC must prioritize our lives and well-being over pandering to boosters and donors.” I almost feel like I wrote that. It’s quite a statement when athletes are even saying this and I doubt many boosters or donors saw this yesterday. The key word is “pandering.” It’s … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Great Line Some Might Overlook In Athletes’ Statement
USC Asks Season-Ticket Holders To “Opt In” Or “Opt Out”
Here is the statement from USC regarding season tickets. It wants you to “opt in” or “opt out.” If you opt in, it does not guarantee you will receive tickets: As a first step in the process, we are asking you to indicate whether or not you would attend the 2020 season if fans are permitted in the Coliseum. Specifically, you will be required to … Continue reading USC Asks Season-Ticket Holders To “Opt In” Or “Opt Out”
USC Knows Its Summer Schedule Now
The NCAA Division I Council has approved a schedule USC can follow heading toward its season opener vs. Alabama on Sept. 5. July 13: Eight hours of weight training, conditioning sessions and film review a week. July 24: Twenty hours including meetings and walk-throughs. August 7: Training camp. Continue reading USC Knows Its Summer Schedule Now
Mike Bohn Responds To USC Student Group
Here is what Mike Bohn said about the new USC student-athletes group concerned about racial injustice. Continue reading Mike Bohn Responds To USC Student Group
New USC Student-Athletes Group Speaks Out On Racial Injustice
USC track star Anna Cockrell, an NCAA champion in the 400-meter hurdles, has tweeted out a statement from a new group, United Black Student-Athletes Association. Below is the two-page letter from the group to Mike Bohn and the USC athletic administration. There’s an interesting passage where the group demands the right to free speech and no retaliation for protesting or making public statements. Continue reading New USC Student-Athletes Group Speaks Out On Racial Injustice
