Some USC Roster Tweaks On Eve Of Spring Practice

With spring practice starting tomorrow, here’s a few position tweaks. Chris Thompson, a transfer from Auburn, moves from safety to linebacker, which is a pressing need for USC. Eli’jah Winston is officially moving to rush end from linebacker. Solomon Tuliaupupu, who arrived at USC in 2018 and has yet to be healthy, has moved from linebacker to rush end. Cornerback Dorian Hewett appears to have … Continue reading Some USC Roster Tweaks On Eve Of Spring Practice

Morning Buzz: USC Winners And Losers Of The Week

WINNERS Jim Larranaga The Miami coach has taken the Hurricanes to the Sweet 16 three times (2013, 2016, 2022). Andy Enfield has one Sweet 16 at USC and has gotten three contract extensions. USC football The long, long wait for spring football finally comes to an end Tuesday. Chuck O’Bannon The former USC player scored a career-high 23 points in TCU’s loss to Arizona. The … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Winners And Losers Of The Week

Sunday Buzz: A Hurtful Portrayal Of Jerry West

Have you watched the new HBO series, “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” It’s interesting to watch the show if you are a Lakers fan as it covers the birth of a dynasty. But there’s been a lot of blowback on the portrayal of Jerry West. This interests me because West was my favorite player as a young child. I also had limited … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: A Hurtful Portrayal Of Jerry West

Time For A Restaurant Break

Let’s take my mind off USC basketball. Who remembers Woody and Eddy’s in San Marino? It was on the Huntington Drive and San Gabriel Blvd. In 1957, a deputy and robber were killed in a shootout there. How about Johnnie’s Pastrami (1952) in Culver City? It’s still there. Chronis Famous Sandwich Ship (1945) in East Los Angeles Tony’s on the Pier (1952) in Redondo Beach. … Continue reading Time For A Restaurant Break

USC Saturday Buzz: How Is Your NCAA Hangover?

Normally, a loss like Friday’s 68-66 thriller to Miami would gnaw at me for a long time. There’s an awful feeling when you fly somewhere and less than 24 hours later you’re done while other teams keep playing. But the whole week I kind of expected USC to lose this game. I held my tongue for most of the season while USC racked up victories … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: How Is Your NCAA Hangover?