I can already see there is a segment of USC fans and fan media setting the groundwork to tell everyone they were right about how the Trojans perform next season. If USC is successful, they will immediately offer an “I told you so” response because they alone knew the changes made would bring the desired results. They would have pounced with such an argument last … Continue reading Beware The “I Told You So” Crowd
Sometimes, there’s a much better sense of urgency among USC athletes than coaches. “It’s do or die. I don’t have another year left,” guard Jonah Mathews said after USC defeated Arizona. “I don’t have any more excuses. It’s do or die. So every rebound matters, every loose ball matters.” But Andy Enfield? He has plenty of years left. Like three more at $3.2 million per … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Sense Of Urgency Is Lacking
Petros Papadakis expressed his frustration today with USC hype videos. The hype videos start to roll out. I just have to say, for me personally it is really really hard to have to go through with all these motions because I remember last year, when they were selling their new attitude & their new work ethic. Selling their new attitude..it all led to what? An … Continue reading Just Say No To Hype Videos
USC offensive lineman Austin Jackson ran the 40 in 5.07 seconds today at the NFL combine and had one of the best vertical leaps (31.0). The more important time for linemen is the 10-yard split because that’s linemen rarely run 40 yards down field. Jackson’s time of 1.73 seconds tied for second. Iowa offensive tackle Travis Wirfs is dominating with a 4.86 40-yard dash; 10’1″ … Continue reading USC Notes: Austin Jackson Off To Strong Combine Start
ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi now has USC as a No. 11 seed in his NCAA bracket. I feel more positive than a lot of reports about the Trojans’ NCAA Tournament hopes because I think USC will OK unless it loses three straight games, including the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament. My issue is squeaking into the NCAA Tournament should never be OK with the … Continue reading USC NCAA Tournament Hopes Rise
I often write about the powerful role Julie’s Restaurant played with USC athletics. It was the place to be for at least four decades (1950’s-80’s). And here’s another great example: When John Robinson resigned from being vice president of university relations to become the Rams coach on Feb. 14, 1983, there was speculation he might take some USC assistants with him but no official announcements … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 