I spoke to a USC coach who said the first three spring practices went fairly smoothly because even though there are plenty of transfer additions, it’s not like last season. “Last spring, the first practice you almost couldn’t remember everyone’s names,” the coach said. “We could have used some tape on the front of helmets (with names). This year isn’t quite the same.” Continue reading USC Notes: A Less Hectic Spring Start
USC’s going to be outnumbered at the NCAA Tournament’s East Region in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan State (Lansing, Mich.) and Marquette (Milwaukee) are close enough for fans to fly or drive. But you can also make the case USC should be happy with the draw. If the Trojans defeat Michigan State, they will probably play Marquette. That sounds better than playing the other No. 2 seeds: … Continue reading Did USC Get A Great NCAA Draw?
When USC plays Michigan State, it might be hard to tell the mascots apart. The difference is the Trojan mascot looks happier than Sparty because he is smiling. Both teams used to have the same throwback mascot. The only difference was their names. Michigan State had Sparty. USC had Butch. East Region Purdue 9/4 (+225) Marquette 17/4 (+425) Tennessee 17/4 (+425) Duke 8/1 (+800) Kansas … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Sparty Has History With USC
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo set a record today as the first coach in history to make the NCAA Tournament 25 consecutive seasons. “It means the world to me,” Izzo said. “It means I had a lot of good players. It means I had a lot of good staff. It means I had a lot of good fans. You don’t win games over a period … Continue reading USC Notes: NCAA Injury Update
USC, the No. 10 seed, will play No. 7-seed Michigan State in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday in an East Regional first-round game of the NCAA Tournament. If USC wins, it will probably face No. 2-seed Marquette. Michigan State is 19-12 overall, so they are hardly an unbeatable opponent. The less attractive aspect for USC fans is Tom Izzo vs. Andy Enfield. Michigan State is also … Continue reading USC Plays Michigan State In NCAA Tournament
USC is going to hit the road for the NCAA Tournament. But where? Jerry Palm of CBS Sports and Joe Lunardi of ESPN both have the Trojans headed to Columbus, Ohio. Palm has USC playing San Diego State while Lunardi has the Trojans playing Northwestern in the first round. For those planning to join USC, the least convenient sites are Albany, N.Y., Greensboro, N.C., and … Continue reading Where Will USC Go For NCAAs?
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