What’s the saying about how insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” USC’s baseball season is one loss away from being over after a shocking 5-4 loss to Texas State on Friday night. The Trojans led 4-3 going into the ninth after a home run in the eighth by Adrian Lopez. So what happens in the ninth? An … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Season On Brink After Devastating Loss
In his latest ESPN MLB mock draft, Kiley McDaniel has the Mets selecting USC pitcher Mason Edwards with the No. 27 overall pick. But Max Nikias, who micro-managed the project on Jefferson and Hoover, obviously felt differently. Texas A&M coach Tom Chandler was good friends with USC coach Rod Dedeaux, so he invited the Trojans to help open the new facility. Look at the pitching … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Last weekend I floated the idea that USC save its ace, Mason Edwards, for the UCLA game at the Big Ten Tournament. Well, today USC coach Andy Stankiewicz said he will start No. 2 pitcher Grant Govel tomorrow against Texas State and save Edwards for the big game Saturday against host Texas A&M. Some might view its as a risk but if USC beats Texas … Continue reading Andy Stankiewicz Makes Big Rotation Change For USC At Regionals
If you want further proof of how ridiculous it is for USC to play a 12 p.m. game on August 29th, here is something to ponder: Since 2019, USC has played only one early season home game before 3 p.m. That game was also against San Jose State (of course) in 2021 at 2 p.m. It was 85 degrees at kick off. Remember the 2022 … Continue reading Morning Buzz: History Suggests USC Opener Could Be Unforgettable
The USC-San Jose State game will kick off at 12 p.m. PT and be on NBC. A noon kickoff on August 29th? Are they having a laugh? Will it be 100 degrees that day? Could they have come up with a more fan-unfriendly time to start a game in Los Angeles? No thank you. The Louisiana game on Sept. 12 will start at 8 p.m. … Continue reading USC Kickoff Times Are As Bad As Expected
The kickoff times for USC’s games during Week 0-3 will be released around 12 p.m. today. The suspense must be killing everyone who needs to know when USC plays San Jose State, Louisiana and Rutgers. The Week 1 kickoff time vs. Fresno State has already been announced (6 p.m.). Is this the worst opening four-game stretch in USC history? Not if you judge by how … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Kickoff Times Announced Today
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