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