Month: January 2024

BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL

USC Notes: When Comparisons Are Made To Oregon State, It’s A Problem

A former USC basketball coach texted me this morning. “How is USC worse than Oregon State in the Pac-12? Look at the resources? The size of the cities they are in? The rosters? The arenas they play in? “Andy Enfield couldn’t control all the egos. It’s that simple.” There are many reasons Enfield is a bad coach. But being below Oregon State really illustrates how … Continue reading USC Notes: When Comparisons Are Made To Oregon State, It’s A Problem

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USC Morning Buzz: Colleges Crossing Paths On Recruiting Trail

USC defensive coordintor D’Anton Lynn and Oregon coach Dan Lanning were at Bonita High School in La Verne on Tuesday. Oklahoma was also there. Bonita features four-star linebacker Noah Mikhail, who has 34 scholarship offers. Lincoln Riley visited Bonita last week. Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi was there two weeks ago. Nothing happened Tuesday but that doesn’t mean it never does. In 2000, USC had … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Colleges Crossing Paths On Recruiting Trail

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USC Notes: Someone Wants Pete Carroll Back

Snoop Dogg said last week on the Pat McAfee show that he wanted Pete Carroll back at USC. “What I would like to see Pete do is go back to ‘SC and restore order,” he said. What I find interesting about this quote is the phrase “restore order.” Does this mean Snoop doesn’t think hiring new defensive coaches fixed USC’s problems? He doesn’t think Lincoln … Continue reading USC Notes: Someone Wants Pete Carroll Back

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USC Morning Buzz: Is Anything Said About Caleb Williams Right?

Does anyone keep track of the misinformation regarding Caleb Williams and the NFL? Part of this is because Williams is such a marquee figure, idle speculation just follows him. But there’s been nothing to suggest so far he won’t be the first or second pick in the NFL Draft despite the naysayers. He’s actually been pretty normal compared to other past quarterbacks projected to be … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is Anything Said About Caleb Williams Right?

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USC Notes: Recruit Bullish On Defensive Staff

Remember how the fanboys and fanboy media went gaga over the USC offensive lineman who could do the splits? How much has he played the past 2 seasons? Answer: Not much. “I feel like they are going to completely turn around the defense,” Thatcher told SB Live Sports. “They are recruiting a lot of defensive guys and the staff knows what they are doing. After … Continue reading USC Notes: Recruit Bullish On Defensive Staff

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