Is it really possible Matt Fink never committed to Illinois other than his father saying so? And, if true, why did it take four days for Fink to clear it up? Does Illinois really want former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens more? I’m already tired of Fink’s college search and it doesn’t appear to have gotten very far. I’m going to mention this ESPN article … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Transfer Madness And SEC Comparisons
During today’s main commencement ceremony, Lynn Swann‘s name was mentioned . . . and he got booed by the crowd. The public gets it. Even if the USC administration and some athletic dept. employees do not. Continue reading Lynn Swann Moment At Graduation
USC quarterback Matt Fink is apparently not committed to Illinois after all. “To clarify, I am not committed to any schools at the moment. I am in the process of deciding and still looking for other opportunities,” Fink said via twitter. This comes three days after Fink’s father, Mike, said he was going to Illinois. It always seemed strange Fink would commit to the first … Continue reading Matt Fink Denies He Is Going To Illinois
When Derryck Thornton transferred from Duke, there was a lot of excitement. But after a couple years at USC, it was easy to see why he left the Blue Devils. Now he is leaving USC as a graduate transfer. Thornton averaged 7.7 points, 4.3 assists and 2.8 rebounds last season but Elijah Weaver looked good at the end of last season and USC is bringing … Continue reading Point Guard Derryck Thornton Transferring
USC band director Art Bartner had an interesting comment Thursday at the athletic graduation ceremony. “I had to fight with (senior associate athletic director) Steve Lopes to get the band to the (women’s water polo national championship),” Bartner said. Kind of weak that USC still resists sending the band all the way to Stanford for an NCAA championship event. Bartner said Lopes and Lynn Swann … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC held its athletic dept. graduation ceremony today at the Galen Center and former cornerback Nickell Robey was one of the graduates. Here he is pictured with Clay Helton and Lynn Swann. The interesting part was the number of athletes who are transferring who were at the ceremony: Football players Trevon Sidney, Oluwole Betiku, Josh Imatorbhebhe and Matt Fink. There were also a lot of … Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
