Nick Saban said today, “Last year was a rebuilding year.” Alabama won 13 games last season, went to the championship game, won the SEC and had a Heisman Trophy winner. Maybe one day USC can get those standards. Maybe. Former USC and UCLA assistant Johnny Nansen is echoing Jedd the Fisch’s nonsense on the Big Ten move. “I don’t care. Good for them. Good for … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Here Is A Standards Test
Words will not do justice. Vin Scully was the most beloved sports figure in Los Angeles. And always will be. So let’s just appreciate the memories: pic.twitter.com/84umslaErC — John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ) August 3, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js It was only right that Vin Scully was on the call when Hank Aaron broke the all-time home run record pic.twitter.com/PeG4CsNv6m — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) August 3, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Remembering Vin Scully
Three-star cornerback Maliki Crawford from Oxnard Pacifica has committed to USC. Crawford committed to UCLA last year but decommitted in January. He chose the Trojans over UCLA and Cal. USC never has problems with commitments from cornerbacks. One intriguing thing about Crawford is his height (6-3). It’s also interesting he wasn’t recruited from the likes of Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, etc. Michigan did offer him … Continue reading USC Gets Commitment From Cornerback
Whatever you think of Carol Folt, and she’s been a lightning rod for football fans the past few years, let’s not overstate her influence within the Pac-12. Folt did not singlehandedly stop the Pac-12 from expanding. She was just one of several schools that were against the idea and would have voted down any proposal to turn down adding some Big 12 schools. To add … Continue reading You Can’t Blame Carol Folt This Time
WINNERS Los Angeles The Pac-12 says it will try to hold games in L.A., which means SoFi Stadium. But how many fans would actually show for a game with Arizona or Washington State? Oregon The Ducks don’t play USC in the regular season but they will host the Trojans in 2023 at Autzen Stadium. That should be something. Real offers Recruits received official offers Monday, … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week
Not even the addition of Lincoln Riley can overcome a tradition at USC: The boring media guide cover. Just slap a stock photo of Riley into a picture with a bunch of players. Very original. Oklahoma did better and had no time to prepare when Bob Stoops resigned in June, 2017, three months before the season started. Continue reading A Tradition Continues At USC
