One More Problem
Several students tell me that the women's restroom directly behind the student section was closed during the game. I mention this because it's time to raise the level of intolerance regarding the Coliseum, if you want an enjoyable game-day experience.

Comments
I went to the men's restroom before the game behind the student section. Two female students, who had obviously been drinking, walked in and used the stalls because the line for the women's restroom was so long. I usually disagree with your opinions Mr. Wolf, but I fully support and commend your effort on improving the game day experience at the Coliseum.
Posted by: USCfan22 | September 19, 2006 12:44 AM
o no, not women in the men's room .....what would queen victoria say??? has reality reached the u.s. after all these years??? heaven forbid!!!
Posted by: steve | September 19, 2006 06:53 AM
While we're at it, how about the lack of healthy eating options for the students at the Coli?! If SC really cared about the students, the Coli would be offering us more than just hot dogs and tacos and pizza. How about a healthy and/or vegetarian option? Maybe sushi or a vegetable and rice bowl?? Is that too much to ask? I mean, are we a number 1 program or not?!?
Posted by: Student | September 19, 2006 08:13 AM
We are in section 16 and were commenting on Saturday how great the bathrooms are at the Coliseum. I never wait in line even at half-time because it is a huge bank of stalls.
I am sorry the student gameday experience has diminished so greatly. I have many fond memories of going to games as a collegian. Hopefully they can make some inprovements.
Posted by: trojan princess | September 19, 2006 08:13 AM
These problems should also be addressed by the Coliseum Commission. USC is a tenant and does not own the Coliseum. While they are responsible for the orderly and safe entry of students to the student section (good work Wolfie, for a change), the infrastructure, such as restrooms, is the responsibility of the landlord (the Commission). For you conspiracy theorists out there, this may be evidence of backlash against the University from this summer's negotiations between the NFL and the Commission. Some of the Commission members expressed anger and outrage at Dr. Sample's letter stating the University's reservations with the NFL's return and ownership of the Coliseum, calling the letter an attempt to sabotage the deal in the eleventh hour. Overflowing and inoperable restroom facilities (including a gigantic pool of sewer water outside the southwestern end of the stadium) could be a message to the University from the Commission. This is an issue our crack reporter Wolfie should investigate. Maybe it will give him a break from the tedious work he has to perform in covering the most talented program in the nation that helps him to pay his bills. With a little time and reflection, he could reevaluate his "AP Poll"
Posted by: Mark | September 19, 2006 08:35 AM
The Coliseum needs a wake up call!!! They have this attitude that they do not Give a .........
about Fan Comfort. Bathrooms are a Joke both inside and a LACK OF THEM outside during tailgating. They do not have enought portables to handle 92,000 fans and don't bother to clean them either.
Girls in the Mensroom I do not blame them!!! I Had to walk by wife and 2 boys half way around the Coliseum outside to a tolerable bathroom Saturday!! Near tunnel 4.
Posted by: Greg | September 19, 2006 09:29 AM
Im not sure what restroom they are talking about. There are a number of restrooms within the stadium that were open on the ground level and on the uppper concourse. However I did notice that there didnt appear to be any porto pottys behind the Sundeck area seating which is 1 reason I didnt go to sit in that area. In the past they did have porto pottys on the field behind the Sundeck.
I choose not to sit in that area because I didnt want to climb the stairway and walk a quarter of a mile to get to a restroom. So I am assuming they meant that there were no restrooms behind the Sundeck.
Posted by: TrojanEncore | September 19, 2006 09:37 AM
How much better can the gameday experience get when you have 2 women come into the men's restroom while you're in there! and they're drunk too!
Posted by: Alpe | September 19, 2006 10:21 AM
One issue that hasnt really been mentioned very much here is the problem cause by the number of drunk students. My understanding 1st of all is that a person has to be 21 yrs old to even drink. 2nd of all if there was not the incident as many have mentioned on this blog of drunked students cutting and crashing line a good part of this problem would not have been so. So the students have to blame some of their fellow drunk students for some of the pushing, shoving, and students being injured while in line.
The schools has a good thing going here. A great football program playing one of the best home schedules ever this season. I have seen programs get brought down by the excesses of success. Lets not let that happen here at USC.
Posted by: TrojanEncore | September 19, 2006 10:27 AM
Not to mention the parking fiasco. Imagine not letting handicap patrons to park in the lots adjacent to the Coliseum. That is bordering on criminal.
Posted by: mpron | September 19, 2006 10:44 AM
TV has caused the problems with the 4:00 P, M. and 7:00 P. M. games. In my days at SC all games were at One. Then the frats and sororitys would get drunk afterwards. Now the partys are before the game so the students get drunk then go to the game.
Posted by: Ed the Vet | September 19, 2006 03:39 PM