I get why athletes are excited when they are given NIL deals by USC collectives. Or to a lesser exent, the fans. But why do media get excited? Are they getting paid too? Does it impact their coverage of the team in any way? Or is it just about cheerleading these days? Too often, the media view themselves as extensions of the team. Celebrating commitments … Continue reading USC Notes: Who Is Cheerleading NIL Deals?
San Fernando High School is a little more than 10 miles from Hart High School in Newhall. And it’s a testament to Southern California that the Class of 1955 produced two athletes at these schools who became prominent national figures: Denny Crum at San Fernando and Joe Kapp at Hart. Kapp passed away Monday and Crum on Tuesday and I wanted to show some of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Southern California Produced Two Legends
I normally avoid Skip Bayless. But then he says something outlandish about USC and it comes across my radar and it irritates me. Here is what he said Monday about Bronny James committing to USC: “This team is now loaded and it has national championship potential now that Bronny’s part of it.” Has he even seen Bronny play? Maybe. But to say James now makes … Continue reading USC Notes: The Blowhard Brigade Discovers Basketball
Washington State forward DJ Rodman plans to transfer to USC, according to sources. Rodman, who is 6-foot-6, averaged 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds last season. It would be a return home for Rodman, who played at JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano. Rodman played 111 games and made 42 starts in four seasons at Washington State. He averaged 5.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per … Continue reading DJ Rodman Plans To Transfer To USC
I talked recently about USC having a one-year window for elite success with Caleb Williams in his final season. Baskeball has a similar situation although on a much smaller scale. Boogie Ellis is a senior. Isaiah Collier is a one-and-done. Bronny James is a one-and-done if LeBron wants him. Now I’m firmly in the camp of Bronny needing to stay more than one year in … Continue reading What Caleb Williams And Bronny James Have In Common
Get used to everything Bronny James does being considered worth discussing. BetOnline already has some bets available for his freshman season at USC. Bronny James Points Per Game 2023-2024 College Season Over/Under 9.5 How Far will USC progress in 2023-24 Season? Lose Round of 64 5/2 (+250) Lose Round of 32 5/2 (+250) Miss NCAA Tournament 3/1 (+300) Lose Sweeet 16 4/1 (+400) Lose … Continue reading Wanna Bet On Bronny James?
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 