One of the knocks against Clay Helton last season, even within the athletic dept., was that there was too little discipline inside the football program. So it is interesting that cornerback Jack Jones is missing spring practice to “focus on academics” and is suspended for the UNLV because of a team rules violation. What does that all mean? I’ve been told Jones was not attending … Continue reading Is USC Showing Some Discipline?
Wide receiver Mycah Pittman of Calabasas, the younger brother of USC wide receiver Michael Pittman, did not list USC among his top 10 schools. Pittman listed Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, UCLA and Washington State. Maybe Pittman thinks USC has too many receivers. Or maybe he is disenchanted with USC after talking to his brother. Or maybe his father is … Continue reading Wide Receiver Mycah Pittman Does Not List USC Among Top 10 Schools
It was on this date in 2001 when USC upset Boston College, 74-71, in Uniondale, N.Y. The hero was reserve point guard Robert Hutchinson, who made five free throws in the final 1:17 to seal the victory. Jeff Trepagnier (above) had 18 points and David Bluthenthal 20. Then came the heartwarming day after when Coach Henry Bibby told the team he would show them New … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: NCAA Tournament Flashback
USC coach Andy Enfield, former USC interim coach Bob Cantu and Pepperdine coach Lorenzo Romar are all at the Pyramid at Cal State Long Beach watching Chino Hills play St. John Bosco in the Southern California Regional Division I championship game. Continue reading Sightings
USC quarterback Sam Darnold is still the No. 1 QB in NFL Network draft guru Mike Mayock’s latest rankings: 1. Sam Darnold, USC 2. Josh Allen, Wyoming 3. Josh Rosen, UCLA 4. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma T-5. Lamar Jackson, Louisville T-5. Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State Ronald Jones is the No. 4 tailback and Uchenna Nwosu the No. 5 linebacker. Full position rankings here Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Sam Darnold Remains Atop Draft Rankings
USC will let students go to Monday night’s NIT game against Western Kentucky for free. But if a student sends a RSVP and does not show up, you will not be able to get any more complimentary tickets. If they really want students, they need to bribe them. Continue reading USC Offers Students Free NIT Tickets . . . With A Catch
