An Iowa band member has died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack in the extreme heat at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, according to a news release from the university’s band and music departments. Do people think it’s a great idea to play these games in this type of weather? USC was pushing to play Notre Dame in Week 0 and wanted to always open the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Early Start Isn’t A Great Idea
Here is the Big Ten’s response to the MAC saying today requesting that (the NCAA and CFP) recognize Western Michigan as the actual winner of their game vs. Michigan for purposes of their respective rankings, evaluations and selection deliberations. “The Big Ten stands by the statement released following the conclusion of the Western Michigan at Michigan game and the determination made by the replay officials. … Continue reading Notes: A Snow Day At USC
QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava must think he’s playing a video game when facing these teams. He completed 23 of 25 passes against Fresno State. I’m waiting for him to complete is first 23 straight passes and then USC will try to compare it to when Aaron Rodgers completed his first 23 passes against No. 1-ranked USC in 2004. You know they would. Grade: A- RUNNING BACKS … Continue reading USC-Fresno State Report Card
How about the end of that Western Michigan-Michigan game? Whatever happened, I don’t think the Big Ten did a great job providing an explanation with regard to the clock and how it was synced to the NBC clock. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay sure thought something was amiss and has not commented on his social media account since the game. A word about USC’s attendance: … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Some USC Fallout And Crazy Day In Michigan
First, let’s start off with a delusional take from Robert Griffin III. Last night was a stark reminder how bad this guy is. You declare USC a title contender after beating Fresno State? Fresno State?!?!? OK, let’s get to the game. The biggest positive was Gary Patterson got overall improvement from Week 1 to Week 2. That’s not something that happened often with D’Anton Lynn. … Continue reading My USC-Fresno State Analysis: The Good And The Bad (Yes, Bad)
The big USC Associates booster group pre-game picnic on campus drew less than 400 people at the San Jose State game. Usually, the smallest crowd of the season for the picnic is between 800-900. A Saturday noon kickoff in boiling heat and a Friday night kickoff in Week 2. Is this the most fan unfriendly start to a USC season? Not to mention the opponents. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
