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

Former USC wide receiver Robert Woods retired this week. I’ve never seen a freshman receiver arrive at USC and learn the play book so quickly or run such precise routes. But it was easy to comprehend if you spoke to Woods and saw how mature he was even as a freshman. Davidson had  24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks against … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Who Wants College Football Teams To Compete?

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?

USC Morning Buzz: Muss Bus Rollover At Galen Center

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

USC Morning Buzz: Arm Twisting To Go To Galen Center

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

USC Notes: A Couple Trojan Greats In News

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. 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 of baseball. Its entertainment and we have one of the loosest teams there is. Q: And … Continue reading USC Notes: A Couple Trojan Greats In News