We are in full training camp mode right now with football, but Saturday night I spoke to a high-ranking USC official who is knowledgeable about the Trojans’ baseball program. The program has been decimated this offseason as players left via the transfer portal. “We can’t keep players because we don’t pay anything and the alumni aren’t donating money to keep them,” the official said. “If … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Back To Square One For Baseball

We are going to see what develops with USC at the center position following the season-ending injury to Kilian O’Connor but one thing I learned long ago is you cannot assume how it will affect the team. Way back in 2001, USC suffered a blow in the fifth game of the season when defensive tackle Bernard Riley tore his ACL. It was viewed as a devastating … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Don’t Predict How Injury Affects Team

When USC dropped out of playing Texas Tech this week, it was obviously bigger news in Lubbock, Texas, than Los Angeles. It even caused USC senior associate AD Cody Worsham to issue a statement to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. “Texas Tech is one of many schools we have had conversations with regarding future non-conference scheduling opportunities. We will continue to play competitive matchups that align with … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

The new football building is open for business and the official grand opening was yesterday. It’s wild how some of the fanboy media are acting like they are part of the team when describing the sparking facility. Does it benefit the media? Do they play in the games? One concern from yesterday. The Heisman Trophies of past USC winners are on display in the new … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Tradition Under Risk