Maybe a good thing in this whole USC-Notre Dame debate is that NBC exerts some power over the Big Ten and also televises the Irish’s home games. There is no way NBC wants to lose that USC-Notre Dame game in South Bend that is always in prime time. So when Meathead Riley tells Jen Cohen to cancel the game, maybe they get overruled by NBC? … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Don’t Blame NIL; Blame NIL!
The good news is USC athletic director Jen Cohen finally answered a question about the USC-Notre Dame rivalry. The bad news is she didn’t rise to the level of enthusiasm that Notre Dame’s athletic director and coach have for the rivalry. “Tradition will always be important for us,” Cohen said on 710-AM. “I think that’s what seperates USC from a lot of other programs, and … Continue reading Jen Cohen Finally Addresses USC-Notre Dame Rivalry
This video is almost a Pac-12 level of underwhelming to announce the official start of the new Big Ten. Never been stronger. #B1GWelcome https://t.co/zi60CvZm98 — Big Ten Conference (@bigten) August 2, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Although he never played football before, Bell transferred and joined the USC football team for the 1943 season as a quarterback. Despite being a backup, he took over and started the final … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Much was made yesterday of USC defensive line coach Eric Henderson saying he can’t keep Bear Alexander “out of my office.” The preseason is always full of feel-good stories. Let’s see if it translates to the season. Does Alexander’s thirst for knowledge mean he will play hard on every play? Will he be a consistently dominating performer? That is what matters. Not how much time … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Happy Season
USC’s media day was yesterday and there was an immediate red flag. Offensive line coach Josh Henson said that four players have a chance to start at right guard: Alani Noa, Amos Talalele, Gino Quinones, and Micah Banuelos. You know what that means? That USC has a lot of “OK” guards but not one that stands out. At least at the moment. But this has … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Red Flag As Training Camp Beckons
USC coach Lincoln Riley said today that four players will not be able to go 100 percent at the start of training camp on Friday. The players are Carson Tabaracci, Makai Saina, Jadyn Walker and Kalolo Ta’aga. The 2027 Big Ten women’s basketball tournament will be in Las Vegas. The 2025 and 2026 tournaments will be in Indianapolis while the 2028 tournament will be in … Continue reading USC Notes: Four Players Won’t Be 100 Percent To Start Camp
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