USC athletic director Jen Cohen addressed her positions on the Big Ten private equity deal and the future of the Notre Dame series. It’s interesting this was released on a Friday while most fans our focused on tomorrow’s game with Iowa. Here is her tortured response on Notre Dame, where she tries to have it both ways and obviously doesn’t want to become the focal … Continue reading Jen Cohen Addresses Notre Dame Series And Private Equity Deal

USC has announced the guidelines to be eligible for the Hall of Fame next year. 1. Have earned one or more varsity letters in a sport at USC 2. Have gained national distinction through exceptional athletic performance — for example, earning First Team All-America honors, winning an individual national championship, receiving a national award, achieving All-Conference recognition or holding USC and/or NCAA records, or… 3. Have achieved notable … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I posted this yesterday but here’s a couple things that are outrageous: USC does not list Notre Dame among its home opponents. Does USC intend to play only four home games? Are season tickets going to be cheaper? Continue reading Notre Dame Missing In Ad

Every story seems to have a USC connection. Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades has stepped from the College Football Playoff committee, where he is chair, and taken a leave of absence at Baylor. According to Outkick, an initial investigation involved allegations Rhoades put his hands on a player before the Arizona State game, followed by a physical altercation with an assistant coach. The player was … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Connection To College Football Playoff Controversy

The USC bookstore is selling No. 80 jerseys today. They are going to milk the fake punt for everything they can. It’s an amazing turnaround on a jersey considering how slow USC has been in the past at getting player jerseys released. Continue reading USC Notes: The Milking Of Puntergate Continues

A Los Angeles judge ruled against the Rose Bowl Operating Co. and City of Pasadena in their attempt to obtain a temporary restraining order barring UCLA from further exploring leaving the Rose Bowl until pending litigation is resolved. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Less Than Ideal Homecoming