Saturday Buzz: USC Scrimmages Behind Closed Doors

USC scrimmaged at the Coliseum today. The key point is that it was closed so everyone has to take Lincoln Riley’s word for what happened.\ “(Defensive end) Anthony Lucas picked up a fumble and scored, I couldn’t tell if he was a part of the sack or not, but he picked up the fumble and scored, which was a big play,” Riley said. “Defensively, we … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Scrimmages Behind Closed Doors

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

USC defeated San Diego State, 12-2, at Dedeaux Field on Thursday night. The Trojans have won 13 of their past 16 games. Austin Overn was 4 for 6 with 2 RBI while Johnny Olmstead was 3 for 3 with 5 RBI. Tyler Stromsborg struck out 7 in 7 innings and is 4-1. USC fullback Ben Wilson takes a handoff from quarterback Pete Beathard at Bovard … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

If You Rebuild It, They Won’t Come

USC baseball is one of the surprising teams in the country and somehow contending for first place in the Pac-12. But you wouldn’t know it from the crowds at Dedeaux Field, which are the smallest since at least 2018, according to Annenberg Media. USC currently averages 454 fans per game. Last year, when USC went 25-28, it drew 573 fans per game. Obviously, the fans/students, … Continue reading If You Rebuild It, They Won’t Come

Morning Buzz: Welcome To USC (Quietly And Loudly)

A lot of talking took place on Tuesday. In the first case, we get a low-key start and a crescendo at the end. Lincoln Riley welcomes the 9.9 percent of students who applied that were admitted to USC with a laid-back greeting. But then at the 1:44 mark, kaboom! Coach Bohn offers his own congratulations. Loudly! The @USC_Athletics department wants to send a special welcome … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Welcome To USC (Quietly And Loudly)