If you were a reader of my previous USC blog, you know I give the readers a chance to discuss the World Cup, which is off to a flying start after Ronaldo’s hat trick today in a 3-3 draw with Spain. Did he already secure the golden boot? There are four matches tomorrow: France-Australia; Peru-Denmark; Argentina-Iceland and Croatia-Nigeria. The latter two matches should be entertaining … Continue reading World Cup Talk
The new NCAA transfer rule allows players to participate in four games without losing their redshirt year. Imagine Jack Sears playing in four games last season and still being a redshirt? Or better yet, Clay Helton would not have been able to burn wide receiver Randall Grimes’ redshirt last season when he appeared in only three games. De’Anthony Melton will work out with the Lakers … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It Must Be Time For A Notes Column
I wonder who at USC thought it was a good idea that provost Michael Quick would be acting president at USC for the summer? Quick was Max Nikias’ right-hand man and played a role in the recent controversies that brought down Nikias. I’m not sure the faculty or students wanted him to replace Nikias, even for a limited time. If USC understands it needs to … Continue reading And Now The Latest Episode Of As USC Turns
Michael Norman, who won the 400 meters at the NCAA championships, is turning pro after two years at USC. There was some thought within the USC track program that Norman might come back for another year because he is on track to graduate in three years. But he is a hot commodity right now and will be a big name for the 2020 Olympics. Another … Continue reading USC Sprinter Michael Norman Turns Pro
UCLA deserves an assist in helping USC win yesterday’s NCAA women’s track and field championship. An unheralded part of USC’s dramatic victory was sprinter Angie Annelus surprisingly winning the 200 meters just before the 4×400 relay. She transferred this season from UCLA. Without Annelus, USC has 10 less points in the meet. UCLA also allowed 400-meter men’s hurdler Rai Benjamin to transfer to USC and … Continue reading UCLA’s Role In USC Track And Field Title
USC came from behind and defeated Georgia, 54-53, to win the NCAA women’s track and field title. The Trojans won the 4×400 relay, the final event, to win the national title as Kendall Ellis ran a strong anchor leg (50.05). Ellis survived a shaky baton exchange and then made up a huge gap to edge out Purdue and win the race and title for the … Continue reading USC Women’s Track Wins NCAA Title
