My USC-UCLA Analysis: A Pattern Of Sleepwalking

I’ve been a lone voice when it comes to pointing out the surprise of even former players when it came to the way Lincoln Riley treated the USC-UCLA rivalry, making it seem like just another game. Think back to two years ago when USC played listlessly for four quarters in a 38-20 loss to UCLA. Or last year, when USC messed around before squeaking out … Continue reading My USC-UCLA Analysis: A Pattern Of Sleepwalking

A Look At The Real King Of USC

With the Crosstown Rivalry tomorrow, let’s hail the king, George Tirebiter. Here is George when he bit Oski in 1947. Here is George upset at Bill the Goat of Navy in 1949. It’s not actually Bill the Goat but a substitute that was brought in from a Naval station in Southern California. And here is George at a USC-UCLA rally in 1947. George in glorious … Continue reading A Look At The Real King Of USC

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

It’s definitely not as fun when the USC-UCLA game is Thanksgiving week. The rally got moved to Monday. Students go home for the holiday. UCLA’s Daily Bruin even declined to play the Blood Bowl against the Daily Trojan this week because of the holiday. Is this going to be the future if Jen Cohen and Lincoln Riley cancel or move the Notre Dame game? Gone … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Morning Buzz: Dan Lanning Got Assist From CBS On Pre-Game Motivation

Oregon coach Dan Lanning told John Canzano that he didn’t know how unprofessional the USC press release was last week until people from CBS Sports pointed it out. That’s pretty bad when the employees at CBS — who probably swiftly go through the press release for stats and game notes — notice it’s so bad that they have to mention it to the opposing coach. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Dan Lanning Got Assist From CBS On Pre-Game Motivation