It’s Time To Bury This Recruiting Tradition
If you go on twitter or Instagram, you can easily find photos of recruits visiting colleges and wearing a full football uniform of the school. I recently saw a recruit wearing a head band, bicep bands and wrist bands while donning a USC uniform. And this was for a staged photo at a Coliseum with a dirt field! I get that it provides a thrill … Continue reading It’s Time To Bury This Recruiting Tradition
Has Any Recruit Ever Had An Unsuccessful Visit?
Five-star cornerback Chris Steele of St. John Bosco had a successful visit to USC this weekend. Has any recruit ever had an unsuccessful visit? Based on what I hear, Steele might not officially commit to USC until January. But he will probably unofficially commit much earlier than that. You know who else had great visits? Defensive tackle Siaki Ika of Salt Lake City; linebacker Laiatu Latu … Continue reading Has Any Recruit Ever Had An Unsuccessful Visit?
Robert Stock, Ex-USC Baseball Player, Makes Big-League Debut 10 Years Later
Robert Stock, who skipped his senior year of high school to enroll early at USC, finally played in a major-league baseball game today. Stock was drafted as a catcher by the St. Louis Cardinals 10 years ago but eventually switched to pitcher. He played with four different organizations and spent some time playing independent baseball. Stock, who plays for the Padres, pitched the 10th inning … Continue reading Robert Stock, Ex-USC Baseball Player, Makes Big-League Debut 10 Years Later
USC Sightings
Sam Darnold was seen Las Vegas this weekend with friends including USC teammates Tyler Petite and Cameron Smith. Perhaps celebrating his birthday, which was June 5. Today is Clay Helton’s birthday. USC noted he has won more games (21) in his first two full years than any other Trojans coach. Thanks, Darnold! Continue reading USC Sightings
USC Sunday Buzz: Looks Like USC Needs Tight Ends in 2019 Too
I mentioned yesterday USC’s offered scholarships to 33 wide receivers from the Class of 2019 and 2020. By comparison, USC’s offered 34 offensive linemen. There are five linemen on the field and usually three receivers, right? Now wide receivers are probably easier to evaluate this time of year with so many skill-position camps but this does illustrate how USC simply loves wide receivers. And tight … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Looks Like USC Needs Tight Ends in 2019 Too
Saturday World Cup Talk
Just when it looked dire for Germany, a goal by Toni Kross while a man down to Sweden. The Swedes have to be furious about not getting a penalty call in the first half. With Mexico beating South Korea, 2-1, it sets up a nice final day for Group F, where three teams (Mexico, Germany, Sweden) could potentially finish with six points. Meanwhile, Belgium is … Continue reading Saturday World Cup Talk