Mack The Knife Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 They are also my favorite team next to UK. I usually pick my second fave based on the coach. I became a Florida fan because of Spurrier. I still like the Gators, but it is not the same without The Ol' Ball Coach. I like USC now because of Pete Carroll. Growing up in the 70's I was an Oklahoma fan because I liked Barry Switzer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangman Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 USC is my 2nd favorite football team, after UK... I LOVE PAC 10 football!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoondockSaint Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I've always enjoyed watching USC games, they just play exciting football all around. I think a lot of people seem to hate them for the same reasons as why so many people hate the Patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickymitts Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I've like USC ever since I went to a game at the Coliseum about 7 years ago. Cool place, great atmosphere (within the boundaries of the school) and the best intro I've EVER seen... I think it's the Yankees factor. 1) They continuously win. 2) They continuously produce Heisman candidates. 3) It's LA and quite frankly people don't like it, unless they live there and 4) Like the Yankees they have the highest 'salary' in their respective sport... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksFan Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Because they win. People in America like to cheer for the underdog. Very True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malachicrunch Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I like the Trojans. Jealousy drive most dislike towards the power programs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetness Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Its exactly what everyone is saying....they win too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h.s.sportsrbest Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Other than this week, I don't dislike USC at all. Growing up I liked them a lot because they were on the late afternoon game nearly every week (them or UCLA) and I thought their uniforms were awesome. Not to mention, guys like Seau and Lott weren't hard to root for. I think people get sick of them winning, they get sick of hearing about what a genius Pete Carroll is, and the probably get sick of their run of stud (Heisman-type) players. But in general, I don't hate them and I don't know many folks that do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NineOh Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I casually root for USC simply because of Pete Carroll. Besides Rich Brooks, he seems likes the sweetest coach you could ever play for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickymitts Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I casually root for USC simply because of Pete Carroll. Besides Rich Brooks, he seems likes the sweetest coach you could ever play for. Did you just mention Rich Brooks and Pete Carroll in a 'like' manner? :eek: :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98NCCalum Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I have no problems with SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugatti Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Since Pete has arrived, I absolutley love USC. Same as with any other sport, College Football is better when your traditional powers are strong. With the exception of the Notre Dame game, I always root for USC. I love rooting for greatness/frontrunners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NineOh Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Did you just mention Rich Brooks and Pete Carroll in a 'like' manner? :eek: :eek: Just a Kentucky boy wanting to play for his home team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrambler Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I think I started a thread on this a year or two ago, but I am still bewildered, so here is another. Why doesn't anyone like them? They are very successful. They do it despite being in one of the most competetive recruiting zones in the country. They have been accused of cheating a couple of times, but nothing ever substantiated. Certainly have not been accused of any more than several SEC teams that seem to be favorites on here. With a couple of exceptions, their players seem to stay fairly clean. They are under perhaps more media scrutiny than any other team in the country, yet they still seem to hold up pretty well. They get excited about football, and make it fun. Their coach gets excited, too. They don't make excuses when they lose, and I have always known them to be gracious in victory. They do only a minimal amount of "celebrating," particularly when compared to some of the other more "gyrating" schools in the country. I have liked them since Rodney Peete was their quarterback, so I've suffered through some lean years. Tell me what you don't like about the Trojans. They are the Media and the BCS darlings, can do no wrong in their eyes. I can't stand the arrogance of Pete Carroll :irked: - he kind of reminds me of Bill Clinton in a way :eek: . USC is in California, above that it is in LA/Hollyweird. I can't stand the entire hollywood crowd and/or what the mainstream hollywood type stands for. I am just not a fan of the "Pete Carroll" Reality Company. Did I mention that I can't stand him. I am looking for anyday now for them to have ESPN stamped on their helmets and Jerseys. They are PAC10 and I just don't like that conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet16 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I don't dislike them. I don't go out and buy their apparel but I don't cheer against them either. I like to watch them. They play an exciting style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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