The kickoff times for USC’s games during Week 0-3 will be released around 12 p.m. today. The suspense must be killing everyone who needs to know when USC plays San Jose State, Louisiana and Rutgers. The Week 1 kickoff time vs. Fresno State has already been announced (6 p.m.). Is this the worst opening four-game stretch in USC history? Not if you judge by how … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Kickoff Times Announced Today
Several people in the athletic dept. have joked that some who work there believe social engagement is more important than winning and losing. If that is the case, can USC finally bury its slogan that “USC is the pLAce to be.” It’s backfired when UCLA just won the women’s basketball title, its softball is in the College World Series and its baseball team is No. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Owns L.A.?
Since it is Memorial Day, here are a few USC related stories: Foy Draper is best known for winning a gold medal on the historic 1936 Olympics relay team and being a world-record holder in the 100-yard dash. But he also gave his life for his country. Draper and two crew members died on Jan. 4, 1943 while he piloted an A-20 twin-engine attack bomber … Continue reading Let’s Remember Some Trojans On Memorial Day
USC baseball is going to Texas A&M for the NCAA Tournament. The other teams in the regional are Texas State and Lamar. USC will play Texas State on Friday night at 6 p.m. PT on the dreaded ESPN+. USC didn’t really come close to hosting a regional. The fact the Trojans had only one Quad 1 win was a problem. If USC advances out of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Trojans Off To Texas A&M
One of the nice things USC did over the years was let the Los Angeles City Section host the Open and Division 1 baseball playoff semifinals at Dedeaux Field for a reasonable price. But then Dedeaux Field got torn down and the City Section had move elsewhere. Even though the new Dedeaux Field opened this year, the baseball playoffs did not return. That’s a shame. … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Another Tradition Disappears
USC just cannot beat UCLA, apparently. The Trojans had a 5-4 lead with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning but surrendered a three-run homer for the Bruins victory. USC led most of the game but like most games this season with the Bruins, the Trojans faltered in the late innings. The question now is whether USC has done enough to secure hosting … Continue reading USC Loses In Rough Fashion To UCLA
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 