Answer Friday!

Q: Since comments and questions about the Song Girls are now forbidden, does that mean we can all return to our full-time obsession with Mitch Mustain?

A: Apparently not, judging by the readers' questions after this.

Q: Considering how the song girls are under the jurisdiction of the intramural affairs, then why on earth would the athletic department be angry about anything being said about them and want to monitor it? The only dance team which is under the jurisdiction of the athletic department are the Trojan Dance Force, not the song girls, so what right do they have to demand what can be said about the song girls?

A: Because they can consider any cheering apparatus to be part of their program. Just like the Traveler and the band. And, furthermore, they don't like criticism, especially of their sacred traditions. Few carry more national prestige than the song girls. Like I said, it's the one aspect of USC people like Beano Cook fondly remember about the program. So when you or anyone else criticizes, they do not appreciate it.

Q: With one of the Dakotas holding their Prez Primary tonight, who would you place on USC Football's Mount Rushmore?

A: Well, since USC is building it: Howard Jones, Caesar, Matt Leinart and the donor who agrees to pay for it, of course.

Q: When should we expect the first public statement from Mitch Mustain regarding the state of the Song Girls? Will his altruistic "Save the Song Girls" campaign be covered extensively in Mitch and Me?

A: Mitch is devoted to summer workouts right now, and he already committed to solving the Middle East peace problems. After that, he might address the Song Girls issue.