“Over the last two years, the City has made every effort to bring an NFL team to

the LA Coliseum, and I applaud the Coliseum Commission, Councilman Bernard

Parks, Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas, and others for their tireless work carrying

the ball forward.

“While I remain committed to bringing a professional team to Los Angels, it is

time to read the scoreboard: the Coliseum is no longer a viable option for the

NFL.

“The Coliseum is and should remain the home of the USC Trojans. I am

committed to seeking a long-term agreement with USC that protects the public

interest, preserves jobs and benefits the entire community of South Los

Angeles.”