This sums up how I feel about USC fans who are happy that Notre Dame is off the schedule. A segment of fans just want easy games to make the College Football Playoff. They want a lousy game over a marquee matchup. They prop up a coach who hates to compete. The Big Ten backs it up the non-competitive attitude with a ridiculous proposal for … Continue reading Who Wants College Football Teams To Compete?
The Muss Bus rolled over between Figueroa and Flower streets last night, as Illinois routed USC, 101-65. It was the largest Big Ten road win for Illinois since 1946 when the Illini defeated the University of Chicago, 70-28. Now USC was without Chad Baker-Mazara (knee), who wasn’t even at the game. And Alijah Arenas played only 18 minutes after being bothered by illness. “I didn’t … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Muss Bus Rollover At Galen Center
If it’s the offseason, it’s time for Joel Klatt to hype up USC. Actually, he’s equally happy to do it in the offseason and during the season. Like clockwork. So here he is doing what he does best: Continue reading Time For A Hype Machine Favorite To Get Started
USC plays Illinois tonight and thinks it found a way to entice fans to show up at the Galen Center. It will offer $8 beer, $7 wine and $5 nachos at the Galen Center Hall of Fame. The catch is these prices will only be in effect until 20 minutes before tipoff. “Do I have to stay for the game?” a USC fan asked me. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Arm Twisting To Go To Galen Center
Pat Harlow, a great USC offensive lineman, has returned to JSerra High School as an assistant coach. He was formerly the head coach at JSerra. Today is the 112th birthday of former USC baseball coach Rod Dedeaux, who 11 national championships. Here’s a 1959 interview where his love for USC was apparent. Q: What would you say is humor’s part in baseball? A: It’s half … Continue reading USC Notes: A Couple Trojan Greats In News
Isaia Vandermade, a Class of 2027 defensive lineman from Santa Margarita, committed to USC. It was an easy recruitment because his father is former USC player and long-time football staffer Lenny Vandermade. Alabama has hired USC offensive analyst Brad Aoki as a pass-game specialist. USC officially announced the hiring of Mike Ekeler as special teams and linebckers coach. UCLA defeated USC, 7-0, in the first-ever … Continue reading Morning Buzz: An Easy Commitment For USC
