Even The Numbers Indict Lynn Swann

Look below at the banner year USC is having under Lynn Swann. USC isn’t even competing in the Pac-12, which is weak in football and basketball this year. And neither is UCLA. Does Swann feel any accountability for any of this? Heck no, it’s President’s day. Time for golf. Combined 2018-19 Football and Basketball Records through 2/18 1. Washington, 30-9 2. ASU, 24-14 Oregon, 24-14 … Continue reading Even The Numbers Indict Lynn Swann

Morning Buzz: Is USC Recruiting LaMelo Ball?

Considering Andy Enfield can’t even handle coaching Kevin Porter, how do you think he would survive coaching LaMelo Ball? But here was an exchange on the “show” Ball in the Family between LaMelo and Lonzo Ball: Lonzo: Are you still trying to go to college? LaMelo: Oh, I’m going for sure now. I actually talked to USC two days ago, talking to KU. This is the second time … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is USC Recruiting LaMelo Ball?

The Sound Of Silence Hits USC Recruiting

It must be tough to be a USC recruiting reporter right now. There was nothing but crickets chirping on the commitment of Jordan Berry to LSU. Let’s see: A defensive tackle from Narbonne who was offered by USC chooses LSU and no one says anything? Guess they will wait until Berry says he might still take a visit to USC. Inevitably, someone will say “Berry … Continue reading The Sound Of Silence Hits USC Recruiting

The Luckiest Man Alive

Oregon State is in second place in the Pac-12? Andy Enfield is really fortunate to coach basketball at USC, where no one pays attention to these things. Besides, he needs to underachieve with next year’s big recruiting class. Is USC’s talent level really equal to a 7-6 record in the worst Pac-12 season ever? Enfield makes millions at a university that doesn’t really care about … Continue reading The Luckiest Man Alive

USC Sunday Buzz: Should Recruiting Rankings Matter In February?

LSU has the nation’s No. 1-ranked recruiting class for 2020 according to Rivals with two commitments from Southern California. They are ranked No. 2 by 247. USC is ranked No. 33 and No. 31, respectively. This is where you can get some curmudgeon to pipe in and talk about how recruiting rankings in February don’t matter or how they should be ignored generally. I don’t … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Should Recruiting Rankings Matter In February?

Bennie Boatwright Sets USC Record With 10 3-Pointers

USC forward Bennie Boatwright scored a career-high 36 points in the Trojans’ 89-66 victory over Cal. Boatwright tied a Pac-12 record with 10 3-pointers, which set a USC record. The previous record of nine was held by Anthony Pendleton and Katin Reinhardt. Too bad Boatwright didn’t make one of those Thursday or USC would have beaten Stanford. But that was against Stanford. Not lowly Cal, … Continue reading Bennie Boatwright Sets USC Record With 10 3-Pointers