I ran a photo Friday of basketball great John Havlicek playing USC in the 1961 Los Angeles Basketball Classic at the Sports Arena. In the picture below another basketball legend, Jerry West of West Virginia guards UCLA’s John Green in the 1959 Los Angeles Basketball Classic. USC did not play West Virginia, losing to Cal in the semifinals. West Virginia beat UCLA, 87-73, on Dec. … Continue reading Picture Of The Day
USC defensive end Porter Gustin did not get drafted, which was not surprising given his injuries and then late controversy over an NFL combine PED test. But here is what he said on Instagram Here is an example: Gustin had toe surgery after the Stanford game, didn’t practice all week and then played against Texas. That caused a problem with a screw in his toe … Continue reading USC Notes: Porter Gustin Regrets Playing Through Pain
Here’s a good illustration of how Clay Helton does not develop players. 28: WSU wins 2016-18 5: WSU draft picks 2017-19 26: USC wins 2016-18 13: USC draft picks 2017-19 — Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) April 27, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Coaching Matters (NFL Draft Version)
USC offensive guard Chris Brown signed a free-agent contract with the Chargers. Center Toa Lobendahn signed with the Jets. Usually, a top prospect transfers to Mater Dei instead of leaving. But cornerback Elias Ricks said he is leaving so he can graduate early at the end of 2019 and enroll in college next January. Ricks, rated the nation’s No. 1 cornerback, is going to play … Continue reading Saturday Night Notes: Chris Brown And Elias Ricks Edition
The NFL draft is over and USC had only four players selected. It was underwhelming at best. Some thoughts: The Ravens have to be thinking of moving Iman Marshall to safety. That’s the best-case scenario I can see for him being a fourth-round selection. Marvell Tell’s athleticism allowed him to be a fifth-round choice. That was more important than an up-and-down senior season. I would … Continue reading NFL Draft Analysis
Iman Marshall was selected in the fourth round by the Ravens and Marvell Tell in the fifth round by the Colts. I guess the NFL coach I spoke to was spot on in his prediction. The draft continues . . . UPDATED: The Vikings selected Cameron Smith in the fifth round. Continue reading The NFL Draft Continues
