Bru McCoy Update
Bru McCoy has not informed Texas yet that he wants to transfer. But he is with his family in Palos Verdes and not in Austin. Is this going to be a trend now where recruits enroll early and then transfer to another school? It’s definitely more attractive to do now when there is plenty of time to get a waiver than when you arrive in … Continue reading Bru McCoy Update
Morning Buzz: Bru McCoy Back To USC?
Wide receiver Bru McCoy appears to be on the verge of leaving Texas for USC. Nothing is ever definite when it comes to recruiting or players leaving for another school. But it is telling that in mid-May McCoy had still not applied for an NCAA waiver for immediate eligibility at Texas. The transfer would certainly be welcome news for Clay Helton, who has been battered … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Bru McCoy Back To USC?
Beware The 7-On-7 All-Americans
This weekend’s quarterback retreat event by Steve Clarkson is another reminder of the growing debate about the value of 7-on-7 vs. live tackling 11-on-11. There is nothing wrong with 7-on-7. The problem is so many “analysts” write glowing reviews of kids off it without noting if there is a difference when you get into a real-game situation. There are things you need to do in … Continue reading Beware The 7-On-7 All-Americans
USC Winners And Losers Of The Week
Winners Kenan Christon The future USC tailback/sprinter (pictured above) tied a California state record with a wind-legal 10.30 seconds at the state championship track meet. The question is how long Christon can do football and track without having to choose only one. This is addressed here. “Plan A, as his father calls it, is to play football for USC in the fall and run college … Continue reading USC Winners And Losers Of The Week
Sunday Buzz: Urban Meyer Speaks About USC
Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer spoke to the Columbus Dispatch on Friday about his new job at the university and new lifestyle. Naturally he was asked about all the speculation he would coach at USC. “I learned my lesson long ago,” he said. “All I’m going to say is I believe I’m done (coaching). I think I’m done.” Meyer also spoke about the arachnoid … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Urban Meyer Speaks About USC
In Praise Of Freshmen Basketball
In the middle of UCLA’s domination in basketball under John Wooden, USC actually had a freshman team that went 18-1 and swept the Bruins freshman team during the 1971-72 season. The Trojans even beat UCLA, 89-86, at Pauley Pavilion. The top Trobabes were forward Clint Chapman (17.7 points per game), forward Bill Boyd (15.4), guard Gus Williams (14.3), forward John Lambert (13.5), guard Biff Burrell … Continue reading In Praise Of Freshmen Basketball
