Sticky post

Sunday Buzz: Remembering A USC Episode Of Emergency!

Randolph Mantooth, who portayed firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on “Emergency!,” has died at age 80. This is a good time to point out that an entire episode of “Emergency!” revolved around the 1975 USC-Stanford game at the Coliseum. The 1976 season premier was titled, “The Game.” In the episode, Squad 51 is assigned to work the USC-Stanford game at the Coliseum. Fight On and Conquest are … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Remembering A USC Episode Of Emergency!

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

Former USC basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara has joined the Gigantes de Carolina-Canóvanas team of Puerto Rico’s BSN, the team announced. Former USC football player Uchenna Nwosu’s foundation donated $10,000 to St. Pius X-St. Matthias High School this week. Former USC women’s basketball player Kiki Iriafen has been named a WNBA All -Star for the second straight season. And now for some history: With the Major … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Sticky post

USC Morning Buzz: Key Questions For Defense

There are things I am going to emphasize as the season draws closer that will need to be answered during the season for USC to be a playoff contender. For example: The defense’s back seven has questions, where one linebacker spot and the entire secondary have question marks. Is there a go-to cornerback? A standout at safety? Does USC have two linebackers who can disrupt … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Key Questions For Defense

Sticky post

Morning Buzz: What Is USC’s Biggest Trap Game?

Which USC game most-qualifies as a trap game? USC will host Washington. It travels to Penn State. It faces UCLA at the Rose Bowl. And few will mention it, but there is a trip to Wisconsin that could be dicey. So which game is the biggest trap game? USC five-star commit Honor Fa’alave Johnson of Cathedral Catholic will be at the big Edison summer passing … Continue reading Morning Buzz: What Is USC’s Biggest Trap Game?

USC Morning Buzz: Beware The Indifferent Leader

Was your heart broken by the USA last night at the World Cup? It was about as uninspiring an effort as could be possible, especially given the environment in Seattle. For me, a big problem is Christian Pulisic, who for some reason gets all the endorsement deals despite a demeanor that often comes across as aloof. He certainly did not act like it was the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Beware The Indifferent Leader

Morning Buzz: The World Cup And USC Have Similarities

With the World Cup grabbing all the attention, and Brazil crashing out of the tournament, it’s a good time to remember that some compared USC to Brazil before the tournament. Two teams that have won a lot of titles but haven’t won anything for more than 20 years. Iconic uniforms. Good at underperforming. Full of tradition. Plenty of swagger. Fans think they are better than … Continue reading Morning Buzz: The World Cup And USC Have Similarities