Who Would USC Play In Pac-12 Tournament?

If the Pac-12 Tournament started today, USC would play Washington in its first game. The winner would play Colorado. Obviously, a lot can change this weekend. USC can still finish in the top four and get a first-round bye if it beats UCLA and Colorado loses to Utah. Former USC assistant coach Johnny Nansen was officially announced as UCLA’s new defensive line coach. Continue reading Who Would USC Play In Pac-12 Tournament?

USC Notes: Do People Still Fall For Combine Videos?

I don’t get excited about these endless throwing videos. JT Daniels proved you need to see someone in pads with a real pass rush to judge them. Today’s QB MVP Jake Garcia (@jakegarcia14) was sharp from drills through one-on-ones (@USC_Rivals) pic.twitter.com/Vd71OynESd — Rivals (@Rivals) March 2, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js I might understand this tweet better if I was a fanboy but . . . Need one … Continue reading USC Notes: Do People Still Fall For Combine Videos?

Here’s Why There Won’t Be Great Atmosphere At Galen Center

You will hear a lot of hype this week about making the Galen Center a “great atmosphere” for the USC-UCLA game Saturday. But I haven’t seen a great atmosphere since both schools decided more than 10 years ago to ban the opposing schools’ band and cheerleaders from attending. And placing each team’s students in the rafters doesn’t help either. Imagine going to a USC-UCLA football … Continue reading Here’s Why There Won’t Be Great Atmosphere At Galen Center

USC v. Arizona State At Galen Center!

Can you feel the excitement in this game that has NCAA implications for both teams? USC wins, 71-61, as Jonah Mathews scores 23 points. Was this two critical wins for USC? Yes. Isn’t this what should have happened at home? Yes. Is USC safely in the NCAA Tournament? Probably unless it has a meltdown at the Pac-12 Tournament. Or “tore-na-mint” when Andy Enfield says it. … Continue reading USC v. Arizona State At Galen Center!

USC Morning Buzz: A Sense Of Urgency Is Lacking

Sometimes, there’s a much better sense of urgency among USC athletes than coaches. “It’s do or die. I don’t have another year left,” guard Jonah Mathews said after USC defeated Arizona. “I don’t have any more excuses. It’s do or die. So every rebound matters, every loose ball matters.” But Andy Enfield? He has plenty of years left. Like three more at $3.2 million per … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Sense Of Urgency Is Lacking