Will USC Increase Its Commitment To Baseball?

With baseball still on people’s minds, will USC invest more NIL in the baseball program after its playoff run? Former USC pitcher Cade Aoki is at the College World Series with Georgia. After last season, some USC players transferred. It wasn’t just NIL but there were also concerns about the amount of money invested into the baseball program. So let’s see if USC gets more … Continue reading Will USC Increase Its Commitment To Baseball?

USC Morning Buzz: Not Quite The Hottest Ticket In Town Yet

So you’re telling me the USC-Ohio State game is not a sell out? That means Ohio State fans have not yet gone all out on buying tickets for the game. They will. It’s important to remember Coliseum capacity is only 77,500. This isn’t like back in the day when the Coliseum seated 92,000. But this is a sign the USC fans still are not ready … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Not Quite The Hottest Ticket In Town Yet

Should USC Play Texas Tech Given Current Events?

Last week, CBS Sports said Texas Tech has had communication with USC and Notre Dame about playing a home-and-home series. The fanboys immediately cheered this idea. But in light of today’s ruling on Texas Tech QB Brandon Sorsby, should USC (or Notre Dame) want to play a team like Texas Tech? Wouldn’t it be a black eye for a football program to go out of … Continue reading Should USC Play Texas Tech Given Current Events?

USC Morning Buzz: Here’s An Inquest On A Wild Weekend In North Carolina

The USC baseball team really captured the hearts of a lot of Trojan fans the past two weekends, which made Sunday’s loss even more heartbreaking, so close to a berth in the College World Series for the first time since 2001. I actually went to Omaha in 2001 and it was a fantastic experience with Coach Mike Gillespie and pitching coach John Savage, and players … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Here’s An Inquest On A Wild Weekend In North Carolina

Where Was Mason Edwards Today?

Let’s be clear: Mason Edwards was USC’s best baseball player and this season and was excellent all season. So that makes me wonder why he wasn’t used with the Trojans’ season on the line in the eighth and ninth innings today? USC practically wore out Andrew Johnson and Grant Govel in the playoffs and they responded whenever asked. Why was it OK to work them … Continue reading Where Was Mason Edwards Today?

USC Loses 4-3 To North Carolina As Bullpen Falters

USC blows a 3-1 lead in the ninth and loses 4-3 to North Carolina. The bullpen faltered as closer Adam Troy struggled in the final inning. USC wasted a masterpiece from Andrew Johnson, who allowed two runs in 7.2 innings. If USC had caught a foul ball in the ninth, the game would have gone to extra innings. The USC bullpen is faltering in the … Continue reading USC Loses 4-3 To North Carolina As Bullpen Falters