USC Sunday Buzz: Two Programs Struggling

USC sits in last place in the Pac-12 baseball standings. The Trojans have been eliminated from the first-ever Pac-12 baseball tournament, which only takes the top 8 teams. Is Jason Gill going to survive as USC baseball coach? Should he? I had baseball boosters tell me this year was going to be different. It’s not. USC wilted in Pac-12 play. As usual. I’ve been critical … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Two Programs Struggling

Hail Caesar!

Former USC coach Pete Carroll received an honorary degree today from his alma mater, University of the Pacific. I can’t believe it took Pacific longer than USC to award Carroll an honorary degree. But Max Nikias wasn’t known for wasting time when it came to honoring someone he liked. “This was a very meaningful time, so to come back, the recognition, I’m humbled by that. … Continue reading Hail Caesar!

USC Saturday Buzz: Yet Another Jordan Addison Update

Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison is visiting USC. A USC player tells me there is a locker set aside for Addison, perhaps a sign of USC’s confidence although he is still supposed to visit Alabama. Lincoln Riley threw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium. USC’s Lincoln Riley throws a nice strike to Justin Turner with his ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium tonight pic.twitter.com/Yi3YE6U175 … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Yet Another Jordan Addison Update

USC Friday Column Supplement

More on card stunts. USC used to do them like this “Westwood Sucks” card stunt in the 1970’s. But it’s still something that is done around the country. Former UCLA coach Jim Mora had his second child graduate from USC today. Proud of Ryder, my second graduate of @usc @SCMensLacrosse #FightOn #CutDifferent pic.twitter.com/4YP2o6PfH9 — Jim Mora (@CoachJimMoraFB) May 13, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Among those also earning … Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC bolstered its offensive line Thursday when it secured a commitment from Cooper Lovelace of Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. It’s a necessary addition but what I want to know is whether Lovelace can do more than bolster the line? USC needs some stars on the line. Not just at the skill positions. But five-stars that can come in and start right away. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

An Early USC Line That Will Raise Eyebrows

USC is a 3-point favorite for its Oct. 15 game at Utah according to FanDuel. This early line might raise some eyebrows given how many pundits are picking Utah to win the Pac-12 South. I think USC can win the Pac-12 South and lose at Utah. It’s traditionally a tough game at Rice-Eccles Stadium. But maybe the oddsmakers figure most people want to bet USC … Continue reading An Early USC Line That Will Raise Eyebrows