With Eric Musselman interviewing for the USC job, there was a lot of buzz in college basketball circles over how much homework Jen Cohen and Co. did beforehand? Musselman’s definitely been successful with two Elite Eight appearances at Arkansas before this season’s 16-17 record. And he has just a $1 million buyout, a real plus. That type of success will be welcomed by USC fans. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Has USC Done Its Homework?
If you wonder why I mention the travesty of USC putting “Southern Cal” on its basketball jerseys, it’s because this is the directive that the athletic dept. printed for decades. So using Southern Cal is like “Frisco” or “North Car.” Have the San Francisco Giants put Frisco on their jerseys? Has North Carolina put North Car. on its jerseys? Eric Musselman will interview for the … Continue reading USC Notes: Eric Musselman To Interview
Lincoln Riley said today offensive tackle Tobias Raymond has gained 60 pounds since high school. This is a rite of spring story, a player gainning weight. But I don’t care how much a player gained, especially a tackle. I want to know if they can play. Remember the offensive lineman who does the splits? How much has he played the past two seasons? I haven’t … Continue reading Big Man On Campus Is A USC Spring Ritual
Trent Perry, USC’s top basketball recruit, has asked for a release of his national letter of intent but will continue to consider the Trojans as an option. “I am going to take this time to decide which school makes the most sense for me next year while maintaining USC as an option,” Perry said. This is not a surprise. But it’s also in USC’s interest … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Loses Commitment; Gains Commitment
There were probably millions of casual fans who saw USC play for the first time Monday night and frankly, the coaching performance was less than sterling against UConn. UConn had no bench. Half its team was in foul trouble by halftime. USC was taller. And despite all this, USC was content to just jack up quick shots from the perimeter for key parts of the … Continue reading That Was No Gem In Portland
Matai Tagoa’i, a four-star linebacker from San Clemente, committed to USC today. “I like the atmosphere of the school, the players, the coaches and the culture that their building,” he told On3. “I’m a West Coast kid, so I feel like I’m at home there.” Continue reading USC Adds Another Defensive Commitment
