USC men’s basketball was picked to finish 12th in the Big Ten preseason media poll. “It just shows there’s a naivete associated with this about what people can do,” Ourand said. Scouts from Illinois, Michigan State, Cal, Northwestern, Pitt and Georgia attended the game. Illinois had played UCLA at the Coliseum the night before and the Bruins won by an identical 16-6 score. USC halfback … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

The USC-Michigan game is sold out. But here is an entire row of tickets available for the game. Maybe the term going forward should be “USC sell out.” Continue reading The USC-Michigan Sell Out (Tickets Still Available)

Let’s talk about USC cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed, who was hired in the offseason to a bit of fanfare from Central Florida. “The standard is the standard. We are not lowering it for anyone, so you’re either going to rise or you’re going to be on the bench,” Reed said in August. Well, which corners are currently meeting the standard? USC apologists like to point … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Here’s Where There Needs To Be More Scrutiny

I’ve already heard from some boosters about the possible move out of the Coliseum for the 2028 season. They don’t imagine SoFi Stadium would have much atmosphere, especially from a tailgating perspective. “An entire season without true home games?” a booster said. “I’m not sure I want season tickets for that.” Said another booster: “What kind of tailgating experience do you get in the parking … Continue reading USC Notes: Quick Reaction To 2028 Relocation

Is USC going to play the 2028 season at another stadium because the Coliseum will be unavailable due to the complications of removing the elevated track that will be installed for the 2028 Olympics? That is the belief of author Rich Perelman of The Sports Examiner, who detailed why he believes USC will be forced to play at SoFi Stadium or the Rose Bowl in … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is USC Getting Kicked Out Of Coliseum For Entire 2028 Season?

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore noticed USC said that Saturday’s game at the Coliseum is a sell out. “It’s sold out, but it’s sold out because Michigan’s coming,” Moore said. Well, yes and no. The fact Michigan is coming — with its many fans — is a big reason the game is a sell out. But . . . Moore couldn’t possibly be aware of the … Continue reading Michigan Notices The USC Crowd