One of the mysteries for a lot of ex-USC football players is why Dave Levy did not get hired to succeed John McKay. Levy said he was never told why he didn’t get the job but he believed USC president John Hubbard wanted someone who was not as close to McKay. “He had clashed with McKay and wanted someone with fewer ties,” Levy said. Another … Continue reading Friday Supplement: Venue Change For Blood Bowl
The UCLA equipment managers defeated the USC equipment managers, 71-48, at Howard Jones Field on Thursday night. Does anyone remember the Troyland Carnival? In 1959, it was the Friday night before the USC-UCLA game and held at Bovard Field, which makes me wonder if the football team practiced with a bunch of rides and booths on the field. There were 39 booths and games in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
One of the coaches USC has identified as a candidate for defensive coordinator is Purdue coach Ryan Walters. That’s right, he is the head coach. Sources said USC is prepared to match Walters’ salary at Purdue ($4 million) if he is interested. It seems like a stretch but Walters has a good reputation as a defensive coordinator. Like I said, it might be a pipe … Continue reading A Candidate For Defensive Coordinator
Lincoln Riley’s name just keeps coming up for jobs. Several college coaches told me yesterday that they heard Riley has interest in the Texas A&M job. “He’s revered in Texas,” a college coach said. “He likes recruiting in Texas, has his high school connections. I think there’s something to it.” Whatever is happening, there is definitely a lot of chatter regarding Riley. He’s not a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Job Link For Linc
Dave Levy, who was one of the most influential figures in USC football, died Wednesday. He was 91. Although he was not a head coach at USC, if you ask any player during the years he coached (1960-75), they would mention him and not John McKay as the coach they loved and had fond memories of from their days as Trojans. And they all agreed … Continue reading Legendary USC Coach Dave Levy Passes Away
Is Lincoln Riley due for some relief this week because UCLA has a much less challenging offense than Washington or Oregon? Then again, Cal scored 49 points. Every week we hear it’s going to get better. Riley said Tuesday the run defense has improved. Never mind the pass defense giving up 400 yards. If USC cannot beat a struggling UCLA, Riley will be at an … Continue reading USC Notes: Relief For Riley?
