USC Sunday Buzz: NCAA Tournament Flashback

It was on this date in 2001 when USC upset Boston College, 74-71, in Uniondale, N.Y. The hero was reserve point guard Robert Hutchinson, who made five free throws in the final 1:17 to seal the victory. Jeff Trepagnier (above) had 18 points and David Bluthenthal 20. Then came the heartwarming day after when Coach Henry Bibby told the team he would show them New … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: NCAA Tournament Flashback

USC Saturday Buzz: Sam Darnold Remains Atop Draft Rankings

USC quarterback Sam Darnold is still the No. 1 QB in NFL Network draft guru Mike Mayock’s latest rankings: 1. Sam Darnold, USC 2. Josh Allen, Wyoming 3. Josh Rosen, UCLA 4. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma T-5. Lamar Jackson, Louisville T-5. Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State Ronald Jones is the No. 4 tailback and Uchenna Nwosu the No. 5 linebacker. Full position rankings here Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Sam Darnold Remains Atop Draft Rankings

Don’t Let USC Off Hook For Pac-12 Mess

With the Pac-12 in full meltdown, some USC fans will use this as evidence the Trojans deserved to be in the NCAA Tournament. But remember USC went 0-5 against the three teams (Arizona, Arizona State, UCLA) who all got bounced from the NCAA Tournament. How the Trojans lost to Arizona State was particulary galling. The Sun Devils scored the last nine points of the game. … Continue reading Don’t Let USC Off Hook For Pac-12 Mess