The Dangers Of Putting Together A List

I don’t know who this is but I really wonder how anyone puts together a list of “hardest hitting players” and puts Taylor Mays ahead of Ronnie Lott? Did they ever watch highlights of Lott playing? It’s a stunning faux paus, frankly. Lott is one of the greatest safeties in history and was known for his hitting. And while we’re at it, what about Rey … Continue reading The Dangers Of Putting Together A List

USC Morning Buzz: Beware Spring Hype

When spring practices start Tuesday, here’s a caveat for those who like to follow the breathless reports/hype. Just remember the media are only allowed to watch stretching and individual drills. That means not seeing anyone — perhaps most importantly the inexperienced offensive linemen — in actual 11-on-11 competition. So when you read that a lineman has vastly improved (and you will), it is based on … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Beware Spring Hype

USC Gets Reasonable Draw In Women’s Bracket

USC earned a No. 1 seed in the “Portland 3” regional of the NCAA Women’s Tournament and the Trojans are on a collision course with either No. 2-seeded Ohio State or No. 3 UConn. First, USC plays Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the first round at the Galen Center. USC then plays the winner of Kansas-Michigan. USC could then face No. 4-seeded Virginia Tech, who knocked … Continue reading USC Gets Reasonable Draw In Women’s Bracket

USC Sunday Buzz: It’s Amazing What Happens When You Have A Coach

Oregon coach Dana Altman just tied Lute Olson for most Pac-12 Tournament titles won with four. He won the tournament last night with eight scholarship players. Andy Enfield used injuries as an excuse for USC’s shortcomings during Thursday’s post-game press conference. Well, Oregon players missed more than 120 games with injuries. Here’s a chart from basketball analyst Evan Miyakawa that shows how Oregon’s injuries compared … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: It’s Amazing What Happens When You Have A Coach