Indiana fired basketball coach Archie Miller today. I mention it because athletic director Scott Dolson indicated a lone booster paid off Miller’s $10 million buy out. And Dolson indicated another booster has paid to help hire the new coach. This is something that USC could easily do regarding Clay Helton. There were donors who said a single booster offered to buy out Helton’s contract. Others … Continue reading Another School Shows USC How To Do It
Alex English, an NBA legend and star player at South Carolina, is a member of his alma mater’s Board of Trustees. Can you imagine if USC did something like that? Having an accomplished athlete who understands sports and can add the concerns of athletics during discussions on the university? Whenever USC has had an athlete on its board, it was like they were went out … Continue reading Where Is The Voice For Athletics At USC?
You know USC beat UCLA in football and the first meeting in men’s basketball. But some other sports are not carrying their weight recently. Men’s water polo plays UCLA today and is only 1-2 against the Bruins this season. Men’s volleyball is 1-2 vs. UCLA after dropping two matches in the past three days. Women’s basketball is 0-1 vs. UCLA. No one really pays attention … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Crosstown Rivalry Heats Up
USC might be many things but it is not cheap, depending who you are, of course. USC has hired Jeff Martin of LSU as its director of scouting/player relations. His title at LSU was lead personnel analyst/player development. Since you have already read the breathless reports from the usual suspects, let me add something new to this hire: A USC source tells me Martin will … Continue reading Friday Notes: USC Has Money To Burn
USC chose to show Mike Bohn speaking to the basketball team after last night’s game. “I’ve been to the tournament the last seven years in a row!” Bohn yells at the team. Well, he didn’t go last year, but that’s unimportant. I’m posting this because I wish he showed this passion in making sure football had the best possible head coach. Or when he met … Continue reading Coach Bohn Is Fired Up!
UCLA women’s swimming beat USC in a dual meet today for the first time in 13 years. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian got a commitment from five-star QB Maalik Murphy from Serra of Gardena. Alabama and UCLA were the other finalists. USC was not listed as one of the top 16 seeds by the NCAA selection if the tournament started today. No Pac-12 teams made it. … Continue reading Saturday Notes: A 13-Year Streak Ends
