Like clockwork, the two pictures from last night’s NCAA track and field championships reveal how USC coach Caryl Smith-Gilbert must be the center of attention of every team photo. Can you even spot the Arkansas coach? He let his athletes hold the championship trophy. Naturally, Smith-Gilbert holds the award. Just like she awards most of the scholarships to the area she coaches (sprints). Photos below: Continue reading A Tale Of Two Pictures Cont.

The USC-Fresno State spread is now 11 points on some betting lines after opening a 10.5. USC is holding a 7-on-7 passing tournament today as it kicks off summer camps month. It used to be exclusively high school teams but now the club teams have to be involved. The top prospects are Mater Dei wide receiver C.J. Williams, who was offered a scholarship today, Serra … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes

The USC women’s finished No. 2 and the men 37th at the NCAA track and field championships in Austin, Texas. USC and Arkansas were tied, 56-56, entering the 4 x 400 relay and whoever finished first would win the NCAA title. USC’s Anna Cockrell, who ran the third leg, stumbled, fell and dropped the baton with about 100 meters to go. She looked fatigued after … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Why Balance Matters

USC football will play on United Airlines Field. USC basketball plays on Jim Sterkel Court. Sterkel was not one of the best players in USC history but his friend donated millions to get the court named after him. “Do you think Duke or Kansas would do that?” former USC coach Bob Boyd used to say. USC baseball plays at Dedeaux Field and the track team … Continue reading Naming A Field Is Tricky Business At USC

USC might not be ranked No. 1 in football but no school can do an about-face as fast. Here’s an extra detail on the new Coliseum naming rights deal: “In addition to the stadium’s renovation . . . USC and United will (construct) a memorial in honor of veterans at the Coliseum.” So USC took over the Coliseum in 2013 and six years later suddenly … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Pulls Off Quite A Turnaround

Golden State Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens is not only a member of the USC Board of the Trustees, he is a member of the board’s executive committee. That is a powerful 17-member committee of trustees who deal with important issues like the resignation of Max Nikias and the investigation into former medical school dean Carmen Puliafito. So Stevens is not your average trustee. He is … Continue reading Mark Stevens Is Not Your Average USC Trustee