How happy would USC fans be with Clancy Pendergast back as defensive coordinator if Sam Darnold had not pulled off a memorable comeback in the 2017 Rose Bowl? I really never hear anyone mention that Pendergast gave up four Penn State touchdowns in four offensive plays. Can you imagine if USC lost 42-27? What would the reaction to Pendergast be? Another reason the USC coaches … Continue reading USC Quick Thought
I’m sure if wide receiver Bru McCoy of Mater Dei picks USC it will be celebrated by everyone. But he is a wide receiver and USC needs cornerbacks. So let’s check on some local cornerbacks: Five-star Elias Ricks (Class of 2020) of Mater Dei committed to LSU. Four-star Darion Green-Warren (Class of 2020) committed to Oklahoma. Four-star Jeremiah Criddell of Mater Dei (2019) signed with … Continue reading There Are Cornerbacks Everywhere But USC
No surprise that LSU already has the No. 2-ranked recruiting class for 2020 after Mater Dei cornerback Elias Ricks committed on Christmas Day. USC is ranked No. 15. I want to go back for a minute about Kliff Kingsbury’s quote last week his system: “I want to see how everybody handles my system. How they pick it up and how they play within my system.” … Continue reading USC Morning Notes
DeMar DeRozan became the NBA’s leading scorer among USC players tonight, moving past Gus Williams. DeRozan has 14,112 career points in 10 seasons and Williams had 14,093 in 11 seasons with Golden State, Seattle, Washington and Atlanta. Paul Westphal (12,809), Bill Sharman (12,653) and Cliff Robinson (10,823) complete the top five. ‘Really?” DeRozan said. “Hell yeah.” Continue reading DeMar DeRozan Sets Mark For USC Players
USC radio announcer John Jackson Jr., a former star receiver for the Trojans, has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke, according to some of his former teammates. He is universally liked at USC and also does great work on high school football coverage for Fox Sports West. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Continue reading Keep A Trojan Great In Your Thoughts
Elias Ricks, the top cornerback for the Class of 2020, offered a revealing quote on why he chose LSU to 247 Sports. “USC was where I thought I would end up but LSU is the best place for me,” Ricks said. “I want to be a 1st round draft pick and I think LSU can best prepare me for that. They send players to the … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Elias Ricks Offers Familiar Reason For Skipping USC
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