The great thing about conference realignment is you can write just about anything and it cannot be denied. Here is an Ohio State site (BuckeyeScoop.com) saying that USC, UCLA, Oregon and Colorado want to join the Big Ten. The schedule challenges the four would face would be daunting. Along with executing a departure from the Pac-12. Oh, and getting Carol Folt to approve it. But … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Or USC Could Just Join The Big Ten
Did you see former USC trustee Tom Barrack posted a $250 million bond today at his court hearing? That doesn’t happen at every university. The way USC doesn’t really play any one in non-conference games outside of Notre Dame make me feel some nostalgia with this USC-Alabama photo from 1977. This was the same season USC also played Texas A&M. Here is the Yankees’ roster … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column, Part II
Today’s column will be in part in two parts: The history part will come later. I view Kedon Slovis signing an NIL deal with Klutch Sports (of LeBron James fame) as a riskier move for the company than others probably do. I don’t think Slovis is a slam-dunk NFL star QB and there are a lot of questions to be answered athletically. Not to mention … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC announced it will sell tickets “near the student section” to recent graduates from the Class of 2020 and 2021 for the same prices as student-section tickets ($200). If I were a recent graduate, I would like this idea. It also reveals, to be fair, the desperation facing the athletic dept. in generating enthusiasm for a football team that does not excite its fan base, … Continue reading USC Selling Recent Graduates Seats At Student-Section Prices
USC finally released a statement today that Tom Barrack resigned from the Board of Trustees following his arrest/indictment on Tuesday. “Tom Barrack has voluntarily resigned from the USC Board of Trustees effective immediately,” the statement said. Why did he voluntarily resign? USC should have made him resign immediately. Continue reading Tom Barrack Resigns From Board Of Trustees
Oklahoma and Texas are reportedly interested in joining the SEC. This opens up a lot of possibilities. Will the Pac-12 get involved? Texas is believed to be interested in a lot of options, including going independent? Kedon Slovis and Drake London will represent USC at Pac-12 Media Day on Tuesday. Here’s the full list: 2021 Pac-12 Football Media Day – Attendees & Participants School Head … Continue reading USC Notes: Texas, Oklahoma To SEC?
