USC Afternoon Notes
USC clinched the Crosstown Cup, 105-85, after defeating UCLA in rowing last weekend. It’s a bittersweet victory after a narrow loss in the women’s water polo championship and beach volleyball championships. Former offensive lineman Nico Falah is believed to have torn his Achilles at Denver Broncos practice. Point guard Boogie Ellis, who was released from Duke, committed to Memphis. He had USC as a finalist. … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes
A Tale Of Two Pictures
One of the things that bothers me about USC track coach Caryl Smith-Gilbert is whenever the Trojans win a trophy, she inserts herself right in the middle of the photo and holds the trophy. It’s the athletes who win these titles, why not let them take center stage? Smith-Gilbert is even blocking out at least one athlete in the photo. I’ve yet to meet a … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Pictures
Derryck Thornton Visiting Schools
USC point guard Derryck Thornton is visiting Boston College today per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Thornton is also considering Gonzaga, St. John’s, Auburn and Texas Tech. My advice to Thornton is to look hard at Boston College and St. John’s. Gonzaga has little experience at point guard, though, so it probably tempts him. But if he wants to play, BC and St. John’s have … Continue reading Derryck Thornton Visiting Schools
USC Morning Buzz: Monday Notes
If anyone tries to convince you that USC ticket sales are not down this year, just remember donors are being an opportunity to improve their seats . . . in a stadium that will have a capacity of 77,500 after being 80,000 last season and 93,000 in 2016. Former USC assistant soccer coach Laura Janke is set to plead guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Monday Notes
Game Of Thrones Talk
Have at this week’s episode! And what a fiery episode it was. Continue reading Game Of Thrones Talk
USC Ramps Up Ticket Efforts
A reader caught this video on CNN today. USC is really pushing football tickets, which is not surprising given the number of fans who tell me and other people I know that they will not renew season tickets. When Lynn Swann is getting booed at graduation, it tells you something about the state of the USC fans’ mood. The athletic dept. is going to do … Continue reading USC Ramps Up Ticket Efforts
