One thing that bothers me in the offseason: Why is it when a player transfers, they are described as a four-star or five-star recruit from when they played in high school? A lot of these guys entered the transfer portal because they couldn’t get on the field at their original school. So are they really a four-or-five star? What have they done to deserve those … Continue reading USC Notes: Here Is Something That Bothers Me
WINNERS Jacobe Covington The Washington cornerback transferred to USC. He had four tackles and a sack in five games last season for the Huskies. Lincoln Riley I wonder if the USC coach knows Dave Roberts is a Bruin. James Hong A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a new hit movie (Everywhere All At Once) at age 93. Jim Mora Has second child … Continue reading USC Winners And Losers Of The Week
USC sits in last place in the Pac-12 baseball standings. The Trojans have been eliminated from the first-ever Pac-12 baseball tournament, which only takes the top 8 teams. Is Jason Gill going to survive as USC baseball coach? Should he? I had baseball boosters tell me this year was going to be different. It’s not. USC wilted in Pac-12 play. As usual. I’ve been critical … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Two Programs Struggling
Former USC coach Pete Carroll received an honorary degree today from his alma mater, University of the Pacific. I can’t believe it took Pacific longer than USC to award Carroll an honorary degree. But Max Nikias wasn’t known for wasting time when it came to honoring someone he liked. “This was a very meaningful time, so to come back, the recognition, I’m humbled by that. … Continue reading Hail Caesar!
Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison is visiting USC. A USC player tells me there is a locker set aside for Addison, perhaps a sign of USC’s confidence although he is still supposed to visit Alabama. Lincoln Riley threw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium. USC’s Lincoln Riley throws a nice strike to Justin Turner with his ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium tonight pic.twitter.com/Yi3YE6U175 … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Yet Another Jordan Addison Update
More on card stunts. USC used to do them like this “Westwood Sucks” card stunt in the 1970’s. But it’s still something that is done around the country. Former UCLA coach Jim Mora had his second child graduate from USC today. Proud of Ryder, my second graduate of @usc @SCMensLacrosse #FightOn #CutDifferent pic.twitter.com/4YP2o6PfH9 — Jim Mora (@CoachJimMoraFB) May 13, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Among those also earning … Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement
