It wasn’t really close as USC defeated UCLA, 18-9, for the NCAA women’s water polo national championship in Westwood. The Trojans led 10-5 at halftime. Maud Megens scored six goals; Verica Bakoc scored four and Bayler Weber had three for USC. Holly Parker had 13 saves. Continue reading USC Defeats UCLA For NCAA Title

This is the Year of the Crosstown Rivalry. No. 1-ranked USC (21-1) faces No. 3-ranked UCLA (15-4) for the 2021 NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship today at 3 p.m. in Westwood. UCLA men’s water polo defeated USC for the NCAA title, 7-6, in March. Last weekend, USC’s beach volleyball team defeated UCLA, 3-1, to win the NCAA title. So this is the rubber match between … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC v. UCLA, Part III

USC is holding graduation ceremonies at the Coliseum for the first time since 1950. Well, Friday night, I was sent a color photo of that 1950 ceremony at the Coliseum. I love photos like these and who knew they existed. And here is what it looked like Friday for the first of 14 ceremonies: Will you be watching Commencement online? We have a virtual photo … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: The Coliseum In 1950 In Color

Here’s are the most-important quote from new Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff. “We have to get the Pac-12 Network distributed everywhere on every platform.” That alone is a big change from Larry Scott. Here’s another difference: “We know where our bread is buttered. We’re focused on the revenue sports.” Translation: Football (and to basketball) are king. And then this from Oregon president Michael Schill on keeping … Continue reading Important Quotes From Pac-12 Press Conference

The Pac-12 hired who? George Kliavkoff, President of Entertainment & Sports at MGM Resorts, has signed a five-year contract to become the new commissioner. First things first: It’s pronounced Klēē-ãv-cough. He has a lot of experience with sports/entertainment, digitial media and cable TV. This is obviously one of those “built for the future” hires. He should be well-equipped to deal with the new TV deals. … Continue reading Pac-12 Hires George Kliavkoff As Commissioner

The Pac-12 will name its new commissioner late Thursday morning, according to John Canzano of the Oregonian. Who will Carol Folt and Co. choose? Folt is part of the five-person search committee so she has a bigger say than some might assume. The scary part is just about anyone could get the job although there has been speculation about Oliver Luck, the former West Virginia … Continue reading Pac-12 Expected To Name Commissioner Today