My USC-Fresno State Analysis: The Good And The Bad (Yes, Bad)

First, let’s start off with a delusional take from Robert Griffin III. Last night was a stark reminder how bad this guy is. You declare USC a title contender after beating Fresno State? Fresno State?!?!? OK, let’s get to the game. The biggest positive was Gary Patterson got overall improvement from Week 1 to Week 2. That’s not something that happened often with D’Anton Lynn. … Continue reading My USC-Fresno State Analysis: The Good And The Bad (Yes, Bad)

Strange Attendance At The Coliseum

OK, we have something fishy going on with USC attendance figures. USC announced Friday night the crowd for the Fresno State game was 53,014. The announced attendance for the San Jose State game was 51,144. The problem is there were way more people at last night’s game than the previous week. So last week was a gross exaggeration or this week was vast underreporting. Now … Continue reading Strange Attendance At The Coliseum

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

The big USC Associates booster group pre-game picnic on campus drew less than 400 people at the San Jose State game. Usually, the smallest crowd of the season for the picnic is between 800-900. A Saturday noon kickoff in boiling heat and a Friday night kickoff in Week 2. Is this the most fan unfriendly start to a USC season? Not to mention the opponents. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Morning Buzz: A “Reality” Check For The Boss

I’m disappointed USC did not have Gary Patterson available to speak to the media this week. He’s the one guy worth talking to, especially since Lincoln Riley was so clear about the defense playing well the first three quarters and falling apart in the fourth. “I know he’s pissed right now about the fourth quarter, as you can imagine, because the guy’s standards are so … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A “Reality” Check For The Boss