UCLA has hired Keith Belton as its director of football performance (strength coach). You remember Belton? He was the guy Steve Sarkisian made jump around on the sideline every game and serve as head cheerleader. Later this week, I’ll have a tidbit on USC’s new strength coach. Today’s USC newsletter has a scoop on Pro Day. Continue reading UCLA’s Sideline Just Got A Lot Noisier
Continuing our look at the 1996 Rose Bowl, here is Keyshawn Johnson holding the Rose Bowl Trophy aloft to the fans after the game. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Night
I’m sure the company line will be that USC coaches are happy for backup QB Matt Fink, who is getting his master’s degree and moving on instead of returning this season. But the truth is the coaching staff has been loudly banging a drum in certain quarters about the potential of incoming freshman Jaxson Dart and no doubt will want to get as many reps … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Coaches’ Giddy About QB Situation
It’s the 1996 Rose Bowl and here is Daylon McCutcheon after he scored a TD after a 53-yard fumble return that gave USC a 24-7 lead. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Night
Fox has hired Bob Stoops to replace Urban Meyer for its college football pre-game shows. USC has added C.J. Ah You, who played with the Rams, has been hired by USC as a quality control analyst. USC quarterback Matt Fink will not return next season, according to TrojanSports.com. Here are the odds from BetOnline for the Pac-12 basketball tournament: Odds to win PAC-12 Tournament Colorado … Continue reading USC Notes: Hypocrisy Watch Edition
WINNERS Tahj Eaddy His unlikely 3-point shot kind of reminded me of the time James Forrest stunned the Trojans in the 1992 NCAA Tournament. Not as big a game, obviously, but it had a bit of that staggering effect that can haunt fans. Kevan Mobley The fake Oregon State player created by USC social media got a mention on Fox Sports 1. Is that a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week
