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USC Monday Buzz: As Spring Practice Resumes, A Spot To Keep Focus On

Spring break is over and USC resumes practice Tuesday. A pretty quiet position has been linebacker, which is not a surprise because it remains a spot where the roster is not exactly stacked. It’s going to be interesting to see if USC can add another linebacker in the transfer portal. I can tell you that the multiple linebacker coaches would like some kind of roster … Continue reading USC Monday Buzz: As Spring Practice Resumes, A Spot To Keep Focus On

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USC Sunday Buzz: No Madness In March Here

Arkansas, where Eric Musselman used to coach, is in the Sweet 16. So is Nebraska. How about this? Utah State, who plays today, spent $2.4 million on NIL. USC spent about $8 million on three players. And could not make the tournament. Then there is the $5 million-plus Musselman makes in salary. Needless to say, the money’s not been well spent recently for USC basketball. … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: No Madness In March Here

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If It’s Friday, It’s Time For a USC Notes Column

USC men’s basketball assistant coach Todd Lee is close to being hired as the head coach at Cal State Bakersfield. If hired, he won’t have to get yelled at by Eric Musselman any more. “I could have gone to a smaller school and been sure I played,” Winans said. “But I want to play pro and I wanted to play against the best in college … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For a USC Notes Column

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USC Thursday Buzz: Do Splash Hires Work?

If you’re wondering why Cal State L.A. is supposed to hire Michael Cooper as its men’s basketball coach despite Cooper’s spotty track record, remember the athletic director at Cal State L.A. is Daryl Gross, who for many years was Mike Garrett’s No. 2 at USC. Garrett (and Gross) used to believe in trying to make a splash hire in basketball. Once they offered the USC … Continue reading USC Thursday Buzz: Do Splash Hires Work?

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