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The Crosstown Rivalry Has Neighborly Edge

I hear new UCLA football coach Bob Chesney has purchased a home that makes him neighbors with a member of the USC Board of Trustees. After USC played Notre Dame in the early 1970’s, Hubbard flew back to Los Angeles on the team plane. But then he disappeared for two weeks. “They couldn’t find him,” Levy said. “They eventually found him in Germany on a … Continue reading The Crosstown Rivalry Has Neighborly Edge

USC Sunday Buzz: The NFL Draft Reinforced One Stereotype

Two wide receivers (Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane) and a safety who transferred from UCLA (Kamari Ramsey) got drafted yesterday. This certainly doesn’t do much to dispel the stereotype that Lincoln Riley can develop quarterbacks and wide receivers and everyone else is pretty much left to their talent/work ethic. Even five of the six free agents transferred from somewhere else. Here are the USC players who … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: The NFL Draft Reinforced One Stereotype

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Six players drafted last night were five-star prospects in high school according to the 247 rankings. And 12 were four-star prospects while 14 were three-star recruits. It’s important to remember that only about 1 percent of high school prospects are five-stars, so there should be fewer drafted each year. And now for some history: THIS DEFINITELY WOULD NOT HAPPEN TODAY Here is something that would … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: Important DeBoer Contract Details

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer signed a contract extension. Here are the important details to Jen Cohen. If DeBoer leaves, he will owe Alabama: Through Jan. 31, 2027: $10 millionThrough Jan. 31, 2028: $8 millionThrough Jan. 31, 2029: $6 millionAfterward: $0 The question I have is whether a guard like Cox would come to USC if he thought Alijah Arenas was returning next season. Continue reading USC Notes: Important DeBoer Contract Details

USC Morning Buzz: Some Pushback To A Ludicrous Line

Ir was good to see some push back to Lincoln Riley’s comment that he had to “fight like hell” to open USC’s championship window. He made a similar comment after USC lost in the Alamo Bowl but it was overshadowed by the game. Since no one at USC questions him, he tried to line again in the offseason. If you read anyone on social media … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Some Pushback To A Ludicrous Line

Former USC Linebacker Rod Martin Passes Away

Rod Martin, a standout linebaker with USC and the Raiders, has passed away, the Raiders announced today. Martin was a first-team all-conference in 1976 on the Rose Bowl-winning team and then drafted by the Raiders in the 12th round of the 1977 NFL Draft. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Raiders in 1980 and 1983 and intercepted a record three passes in … Continue reading Former USC Linebacker Rod Martin Passes Away