Kirk Herbstreit Doesn’t Expect College Football This Season
ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit said he does expect football to be played in the fall. “I’ll be shocked if we have NFL football this fall, if we have college football. I’ll be so surprised if that happens,” he told ESPN radio. “Just because from what I understand, people that I listen to, you’re 12 to 18 months from a [coronavirus] vaccine. I don’t … Continue reading Kirk Herbstreit Doesn’t Expect College Football This Season
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Did you know USC tried to hire legendary Alabama coach Bear Bryant? After USC fired Jeff Cravath in 1950, athletic director Willis O. Hunter contacted Bryant but he turned the Trojans down. “I had just signed a new contract at Kentucky,” Bryant told the Daily Trojan. Kentucky, you say? Bryant had just gone 11-1 and defeated No. 1-ranked Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. The final … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
United Airlines Strikes Again
Here’s a story from USA Today on how airlines issue refunds when they cancel your flight but one is playing hardball . . . United. Are you surprised? And they nearly had their name on the Coliseum last year and still have their name on the field. Did I mention United CEO Oscar Munoz is on the USC Board of Trustees. The only regret USC … Continue reading United Airlines Strikes Again
USC Can Move To . . . Staples Center
Petros Papadakis suggested on his show that USC move to Staples Center . . . for football. He based his suggestion on declining fan interest and the Air Raid being conducive to indoor football. “It’s the downsizing of USC football because of the cheapening of the brand. and the way that they play,” Papadakis said. “Carol Folt and the Bohnerino can have a royal box … Continue reading USC Can Move To . . . Staples Center
USC Picture Of The Day
With USC tailback Marcus Allen celebrating his 60th birthday today, here’s a picture of Brad Budde (71), Allen (33), Charles White (12) and Paul McDonald (16). That’s a Lombardi Award winner and two Heisman Trophy winners in the photo. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
NCAA Will Distribute $375 Million Less To Schools
The NCAA announced it would give its schools around $225 million in June. That is $375 million less than normal because of the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said the cancellation of the NCAA and Big 12 Tournaments will cost the conference around $15-18 million. Bowlsby said he believed the Big 12’s reserves can probably “make members whole” this season. Continue reading NCAA Will Distribute $375 Million Less To Schools
