Month: May 2024

BASKETBALL

Surprise, Surprise: Five-Star Guard Who Visited USC Chooses Arkansas

Remember when Kentucky guard D.J. Wagner visited USC a few weeks ago and I questioned if this was just a free trip to L.A. for Wagner? Wagner was/is dating JuJu Watkins so a “visit” to USC sounded a little fishy. Well, Wagner has committed to Arkansas, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. No surprise that he followed John Calipari from Kentucky. By the way, Arkansas had … Continue reading Surprise, Surprise: Five-Star Guard Who Visited USC Chooses Arkansas

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BASEBALL

USC’s Baseball’s Good Run Derailed By ShortSightedness

USC gave it a good run but fell short in a 4-3 loss to Arizona in the Pac-12 Championship game. It’s too bad USC wasn’t able to capitalize on a great performace by Cade Aoki, who allowed one hit in six-and-a-third innings. The season is over as the Trojans finished 31-28, winning nine of their final 10 games. What ruined USC’s chances for an NCAA … Continue reading USC’s Baseball’s Good Run Derailed By ShortSightedness

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FOOTBALL

Saturday Buzz: A Model For Lincoln Riley

This week I wrote about the USC offensive and defensive lines being the main issues for the Trojans. Let’s look at the 1980 lines for a minute. Here’s Bruce Matthews blocking for Gordon Adams. Here’s George Achica chasing John Elway. Here’s Roy Foster celebrating a touchdown vs. Notre Dame. Look at the offensive line that started in 1980. Continue reading Saturday Buzz: A Model For Lincoln Riley

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BASEBALL

USC Beats Cal To Advance To Pac-12 Championship

USC defeated Cal, 7-4, and advanced to the championship game of the Pac-12 Tournament. The Trojans have won nine straight, which is pretty good for a team that does not have a home field. Right fielder Brayden Dowd went 1 for 4 with 4 RBI. Shortstop Ryan Jackson was 2 for 3 with an RBI. Pitcher Josh Blum pitched two scoreless innings to earn his … Continue reading USC Beats Cal To Advance To Pac-12 Championship

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FOOTBALL

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

USC will play Cal today at 2:30 p.m. in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Baseball Tournament. Stanford and Arizona play in the other semifinal. Oregon State has 19 players in the NCAA softball transfer portal. This follows the decimation of its women’s basketball team, which reached the Elite Eight this season. The Pac-12 really did a number on the Beavers. And now for some history: … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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