Forward Vincent Iwuchukwu (back) watched today’s open practice at Nationwide Arena in his pajamas. He is expected to be a game-time decision. Teams also practice off site so it’s possible Iwuchukwu will participate later today. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said Boogie Ellis is as good as any guard the Spartans faced this season. Izzo said he is concerned about Big Ten teams in the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Game-Time Decision On Injury
Is playing Michigan State at 9:15 a.m. PT on Friday going to be a disadvantage for USC? It’s not an ideal start time. On the other hand, these USC players have spent their lives playing club basketball, where playing an 8 a.m. game is normal. So it probably doesn’t matter. Or, on second thought, it will only be an issue if USC loses. The lineup … Continue reading Will Early Tipoff Hinder USC?
The USC-LSU game to kick off the 2024 season will take place Sept. 1, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. PT. It will be on ABC. The game is being played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. In case anyone thought USC was not thriving financially, it just paid $49.4 million for a seven-story building in Washington, D.C., that will be home to its new D.C. campus. … Continue reading Notes: USC-LSU Game Time Set
One other item from the first week of USC spring practice. It’s already a given that Arizona transfers Dorian Singer and Christian Roland-Wallace will start. Roland-Wallace is not at the same level as last season’s big corner transfer, Mekhi Blackmon. The third Arizona transfer (defensive lineman Kyon Barrs) could also start after the first week. “He’s flashed a few times,” a USC coach said. “It … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC’s Going To Look Like Arizona West
Have you filled out a mock bracket yet? Snoop Dogg has USC beating Michigan State, Marquette and Kentucky before losing to Duke in the Elite Eight. He also has UCLA winning the NCAA championship. Continue reading An Optimistic Mock Bracket
I asked a USC coach who stood out last week during the first three spring practices, where were closed to the media and public. The immediate answer was wide receiver Dorian Singer, the transfer from Arizona. “He’s got a chance to be the top receiver on the team,” the coach said. “He’s got a relentless drive and he won’t just be happy with one-or-two touchdowns … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Stood Out In Week 1
