Sunday World Cup Talk

France defeats Croatia, 4-2, to win the World Cup in the highest-scoring final game since 1966. Did a dive create France’s first goal? Should a hand ball have been called for France’s second goal? Did Paul Pogba silence his critics? How many of you had France winning it all? All in all, this was a highly entertaining World Cup and Croatia provided plenty of entertainment, … Continue reading Sunday World Cup Talk

Mater Dei Beats St. John Bosco In Mission Viejo Tournament

Mater Dei defeated St. John Bosco, 23-6, this afternoon at the Mission Viejo Tournament. Mater Dei had five-star wide receiver Bru McCoy (pictured above, and a USC target) and four-star quarterback Bryce Young (a USC target). St. John Bosco had five-star cornerback (and USC commit) Chris Steele and five-star quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (USC target). If Mater Dei is winning comfortably without pads or linemen, the … Continue reading Mater Dei Beats St. John Bosco In Mission Viejo Tournament

Another Local Football Camp Includes Surprise Visitor

Former USC defensive end Malik Jackson held his own football camp at Birmingham High School today. And who made a surprise appearance? Lakers guard Lonzo Ball. In other news, former Cal wide receiver Demetris Robertson, a former five-star prospect and the No. 1 wide receiver in the class of 2016, is transferring to Georgia. That doesn’t make Justin Wilcox’s job easier. Continue reading Another Local Football Camp Includes Surprise Visitor

USC Saturday Buzz

Here are the odds to win the Pac-12 title game according to the Westgate Casino in Las Vegas: Washington 4-7 USC 4-1 Stanford 9-2 Oregon 8-1 Arizona 15-1 Utah 15-1 UCLA 40-1 Colorado 50-1 Arizona State 50-1 Cal 60-1 Washington State 80-1 Oregon State 500-1 Meanwhile, the Big 12 media days (July 16-17) will be televised on Fox Sports and some of the Fox Sports … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For The Weekly Notes Column

Former USC linebacker Hayes Pullard holds his fourth annual football camp Saturday morning at 9 at Jackie Robinson Stadium at Rancho Cienega Park. Among the former USC players expected to attend are Robert Woods, Marqise Lee, Uchenna Nwosu, Xavier Grimble, T.J. McDonald, Marcus Martin, Nickell Robey-Coleman, Antwaun Woods, Randall Telfer and Chris Hawkins. USC’s latest commit, tight end Ethan Rae of Orange Lutheran, is the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For The Weekly Notes Column