What Boogie Ellis Reportedly Returning Means

Boogie Ellis is returning for another season at USC, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. It’s a reversal for Ellis, who on USC Senior Night said he was not returning. What changed? Ellis might be making more from NIL than if he fares poorly in the NBA Draft. This has a lot of ramifications for the Trojans: Isaiah Collier will be the point guard … Continue reading What Boogie Ellis Reportedly Returning Means

Saturday Buzz: USC Scrimmages Behind Closed Doors

USC scrimmaged at the Coliseum today. The key point is that it was closed so everyone has to take Lincoln Riley’s word for what happened.\ “(Defensive end) Anthony Lucas picked up a fumble and scored, I couldn’t tell if he was a part of the sack or not, but he picked up the fumble and scored, which was a big play,” Riley said. “Defensively, we … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Scrimmages Behind Closed Doors

USC Friday Column Supplement: Four-Star Makes Decision

Here is what a USC practice looked like at Bovard Field in 1969. Aaron Flowers, a four-star Class of 2024 safety from Forney, Texas, committed to Oregon. USC, Alabama and Oklahoma were the other finalists. Of course, it’s still eight months to the first signing date. The Pac-12 is reportedly talking to the CW about televising some games according to the Athletic. Hey, at least … Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement: Four-Star Makes Decision

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

USC defeated San Diego State, 12-2, at Dedeaux Field on Thursday night. The Trojans have won 13 of their past 16 games. Austin Overn was 4 for 6 with 2 RBI while Johnny Olmstead was 3 for 3 with 5 RBI. Tyler Stromsborg struck out 7 in 7 innings and is 4-1. Today is the official grand opening of the Colich Throwing Center in Wilmington, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

If You Rebuild It, They Won’t Come

USC baseball is one of the surprising teams in the country and somehow contending for first place in the Pac-12. But you wouldn’t know it from the crowds at Dedeaux Field, which are the smallest since at least 2018, according to Annenberg Media. USC currently averages 454 fans per game. Last year, when USC went 25-28, it drew 573 fans per game. Obviously, the fans/students, … Continue reading If You Rebuild It, They Won’t Come