Previous era bred rule-breaking atmosphere


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Over the last 15 years or so, USC could be thought of as a growing empire. Academic standards exponentially rose, campus expanded and some of the most highly sophisticated buildings found on any college campus were built. Athletics were, without a doubt, the center of this empire, holding all the components in place. With revenue […]

It seems like time for the Buss to board — Jerry Buss


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In a town where misguided terms like celebrity and fame get thrown around about as often as a new stadium proposal is sent to the NFL, it’s not surprising that Los Angeles’ most successful living sports figure has been largely overlooked by a society more enthralled with activity than achievement. Yet, if you were to […]

Far-reaching problems with NCAA


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After sitting atop the college football world for as long as I can remember, the NCAA Infractions Committee finally laid down the gauntlet on the USC athletics program. It was like waiting for former Heisman-winning running back Reggie Bush to score a touchdown — you knew it was coming but you weren’t sure when it […]