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

Did you go to the ABC concert at USC on Thursday night? I did. Lead singer Martin Fry did a lengthy interview before the concert, which included talking about the music scene in his native Sheffield, England. Other local bands from the era included Def Leppard, Human League and Pulp. It was all part of Trojan Family Weekend. The concert reminded me of so many … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Big Ten Releases Amended Schedule

The Big Ten has released its 2024 amended schedule after the addition of Oregon and Washington. Here’s USC games: Home: Nebraska, Penn State, Rutgers, Wisconsin. Away: Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Washington, UCLA. REACTION: The big one, of course, is the trip to Michigan. The other Midwest road trips are not bad. This seems pretty favorable. The home schedule is attractive compared to Pac-12 standards so selling … Continue reading Big Ten Releases Amended Schedule

USC Morning Buzz: Colorado Hangover

USC center Justin Dedich had an interesting comment Wednesday about the offensive line during the Colorado game. “We kind of got physically beat this game,” Dedich said. “It was the first time we’ve been against that scheme defense this year, so I think it was a good learning experience for us.” Physically beat by Colorado? An irritated USC graduate and former athletic dept. employee told … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Colorado Hangover

USC Morning Buzz: Another Chance To Remember A Key Stat

Now is as good a week as any to point out again: Who else besides Sir Lincoln of Riley has won three Heismans and never won a national championship? Or maybe even just multiple Heismans and no national title? Or maybe three Heismans and never appeared in a national-title game? Maybe to win a national title you need defense. And an ability to run the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Chance To Remember A Key Stat