This comment from USC administrator Brandon Sosna thanking the fans after the loss to Arizona stood out to me: “The respect for our basketball brand is strengthening thanks to you.” Our basketball brand? That is the difference between an administrator and the Trojan fans who watched/supported for years. He thinks it’s a “brand.” A way to make more money. The fans are devoted because of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: There’s A Difference Between You And Administrators

Arizona was the first Division I team to beat a 25-win team on the road by 20-plus points since 1981, when Arizona State beat No. 1 and undefeated Oregon State 87-67. Continue reading Quite A USC-Arizona Stat

Thanks, Enfield! What a night at the Galen Center. It was sold out. The students in the first row spelled out “Drew’s League” on their chest and yes, someone was an apostrophe. Then the game happened. USC was never really in it. Arizona dominated inside and outside. Drew Peterson, Isaiah Mobley and Boogie Ellis were a combined 8 for 34. Thanks Enfield! Continue reading USC Lays An Egg Vs. Arizona

Tonight’s USC-Arizona game will not feature Bill Walton or his partner, Dave Pasch. Instead, Rece Davis and Jay Bilas will call the game. That probably makes Bilas happy, since he grew up in Palos Verdes. Continue reading No Bill Walton For USC-Arizona

WINNERS Drew Peterson USC’s Mr. Clutch hit the game-winning shot vs. Oregon a week after his career night vs. UCLA. JuJu Smith-Schuster The former USC wide receiver was asked how long before USC wins a national title? “Soon, man,” he told TMZ Sports. “This year and whatever God has planned. I think we just gotta keep pushing. I think it’s a great move. We have a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

One year when USC played at Oregon, Pete Carroll had people videotape when the Trojans walked from the locker room to the field because he wanted to record the comments hurled at the team. Last night, it sounds like things got ugly after USC defeated Oregon at Matthew Knight Arena — on both sides. USC players celebrated by stomping Oregon “O” at midcourt. Oregon students … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Drama At Matthew Knight Arena