The law of averages finally caught up with the rivalry as Mick Cronin won his first game vs. USC in six attempts. The key was USC’s 15 turnovers while UCLA had only 1. UCLA ended up shooting only 45 percent and 3 for 11 on 3-pointers. But USC didn’t get much from some of its main performers: Boogie Ellis made only 5 of 14 shots. … Continue reading USC-UCLA Live Blog
Today’s USC-UCLA game is a free hit for the Trojans. What I mean by that is all the pressure is on UCLA and Mick Cronin. UCLA needs to beat USC a lot more than USC needs to beat UCLA. Cronin has never beaten USC. He is 0-5. In fact, if you take away last season’s NCAA Tournament-run, has Cronin been that great at UCLA? I … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: It’s The No Pressure USC-UCLA Game
There is something for everyone this weekend. There are a ton of high school recruits visiting the campus; USC plays UCLA on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion; five USC players are at the NFL Combine and there is the usual spring array of other sports. It’s the busiest weekend since then-athletic director Lynn Swann skipped out for an autograph show. How do you handicap the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Former Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler took a dig at Lincoln Riley today while doing a press conference at South Carolina. Now you might think I’m going to take a shot at Riley but . . . Transfers always say stuff like this I didn’t think much of Rattler at Oklahoma This is like the new strength coach who always revolutionizes the program compared to his … Continue reading Spencer Rattler Takes Shot At Lincoln Riley
This comment from USC administrator Brandon Sosna thanking the fans after the loss to Arizona stood out to me: “The respect for our basketball brand is strengthening thanks to you.” Our basketball brand? That is the difference between an administrator and the Trojan fans who watched/supported for years. He thinks it’s a “brand.” A way to make more money. The fans are devoted because of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: There’s A Difference Between You And Administrators
Pete Carroll said this today at the NFL Combine about his Seattle Seahawks defense. “We’ve been a little bit arrogant over the years (with) the way we do it. … It’s not that time (anymore).” Hail Caesar! (Who remembers that nickname?) Drake London said today he is 85 percent recovered from his broken ankle. He is not working out at the NFL Combine but will … Continue reading USC Notes: Caesar Changes Philosophy
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 