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Which USC game most-qualifies as a trap game? USC will host Washington. It travels to Penn State. It faces UCLA at the Rose Bowl. And few will mention it, but there is a trip to Wisconsin that could be dicey. So which game is the biggest trap game? USC five-star commit Honor Fa’alave Johnson of Cathedral Catholic will be at the big Edison summer passing … Continue reading Morning Buzz: What Is USC’s Biggest Trap Game?
Was your heart broken by the USA last night at the World Cup? It was about as uninspiring an effort as could be possible, especially given the environment in Seattle. For me, a big problem is Christian Pulisic, who for some reason gets all the endorsement deals despite a demeanor that often comes across as aloof. He certainly did not act like it was the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Beware The Indifferent Leader
With the World Cup grabbing all the attention, and Brazil crashing out of the tournament, it’s a good time to remember that some compared USC to Brazil before the tournament. Two teams that have won a lot of titles but haven’t won anything for more than 20 years. Iconic uniforms. Good at underperforming. Full of tradition. Plenty of swagger. Fans think they are better than … Continue reading Morning Buzz: The World Cup And USC Have Similarities
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I almost got fooled yesterday when I saw that USC landed Texas Tech transfer Connor Shouse, who hit .353 with 10 home runs and 66 RBI. Turned out he had committed to South Carolina. USC can’t land a transfer like this, apparently. Where are the power hitters in next year’s lineup, by the way? Paisios Polamalu, the son of former USC safety Troy Polamalu, has … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Trojan Legacy Commits
USC is still recruiting former Utah guard Terrence Brown, who averaged 19.9 points last season. Brown is also considering Kansas, Kentucky, Oregon and Mississippi Former USC pitcher Caden Hunter, who was a 6th round pick of the Baltimore Orioles last year, has a 1.46 ERA for the Class A team in Frederick, Md. That is currently the lowest ERA of any pitcher in the Orioles’ … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
OK, here is my analysis of USC schedule: Lincoln Riley has massaged the schedule to his liking: Notre Dame out. San Jose State, Louisiana and Fresno State in. USC should start the season 4-0 before it plays the biggest game of the year vs. Oregon at the Coliseum. If the Trojans win, they will be in an excellent position to make the playoff. If they … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Analyze The Schedule
