USC Notes: The Weird, Different Reactions To Similar Cases

I was told yesterday that USC personnel used an automated external defibrillator (AED) on Bronny James. That’s twice they used the device on a player at the Galen Center in a little more than 12 months. USC obviously knows how to deal with this. What’s unfortunate is because it is Bronny James, there is a lot of baseless speculation on social media about his situation. … Continue reading USC Notes: The Weird, Different Reactions To Similar Cases

Bronny James In Stable Condition After Cardiac Arrest

I got a tip yesterday that something happened to Bronny James at USC and he was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital. I wasn’t able to get official confirmation but today his family spokesman said James was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the Galen Center. The spokesman said medical staff treated the 18-year-old James and he was transported to a … Continue reading Bronny James In Stable Condition After Cardiac Arrest

USC Morning Buzz: Six Linemen For Five Spots

USC holds it own media day on Friday minus a couple people you might have heard of named Lincoln and Caleb. I guess the idea is those two deal with the media enough so they don’t need to attend media day. OK. These are the offensive linemen who will attend: Justin Dedich, Jarrett Kingston, Jonah Monheim, Emmanuel Pregnon, Gino Quinones and Michael Tarquin. That’s six … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Six Linemen For Five Spots

USC Notes: Would You Believe Three Players Wear Same Number?

When Clay Helton was USC coach, he had an offseason where three players had the same number and I duly made fun of it. Well, Lincoln Riley has THREE players wearing No. 42 for this actual season: Punter Aadyn Sleep-Dalton, linebacker Deuce Palmer and wide receiver Danny Ryan. Why? If you go to the Tim Tessalone School of Obfuscation, you would say USC is doing … Continue reading USC Notes: Would You Believe Three Players Wear Same Number?

USC Morning Buzz: Roster Moves As Camp Beckons

With training camp set to start Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., there’s been some minor roster transactions. It’s a smart move from a business standpoint but Overn was proving last season that you can play two sports, which happens less and less. Sunday night, they gave a jersey to Brazilian singer Anitta on the Coliseum field. 😌 @Anitta, welcome to the squad 🔥 @Spotify pic.twitter.com/WoiOGXXTna … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Roster Moves As Camp Beckons