And Now The Latest Episode Of As USC Turns
I wonder who at USC thought it was a good idea that provost Michael Quick would be acting president at USC for the summer? Quick was Max Nikias’ right-hand man and played a role in the recent controversies that brought down Nikias. I’m not sure the faculty or students wanted him to replace Nikias, even for a limited time. If USC understands it needs to … Continue reading And Now The Latest Episode Of As USC Turns
USC v. Iowa In Holiday Bowl?
You want a bowl projection? Phil Steele has a bowl projection. Steele has USC playing Iowa in the Holiday Bowl. The Holiday Bowl again? That is not exciting. Especially in awful stadium in San Diego. Here are the rest of Steele’s bowl projections: Orange—Washington vs Alabama Fiesta—Texas vs Boise State Alamo—TCU vs Stanford Holiday—USC vs Iowa San Francisco—Oregon vs Minnesota Sun—Utah vs Louisville Las Vegas—Colorado … Continue reading USC v. Iowa In Holiday Bowl?
USC Morning Buzz: Camp Back In Session
USC is back with a “practice camp” today. Among those participating are several Class of 2020 prospects: linebacker Justin Flowe of Upland (No. 10 pictured above), offensive lineman Drake Metcalf and quarterback Bryce Young of Mater Dei. Young transferred to Mater Dei from Cathedral after JT Daniels announced he would graduate early. Will he follow Daniels to USC? Perhaps he should speak to Jack … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Camp Back In Session
USC Sprinter Michael Norman Turns Pro
Michael Norman, who won the 400 meters at the NCAA championships, is turning pro after two years at USC. There was some thought within the USC track program that Norman might come back for another year because he is on track to graduate in three years. But he is a hot commodity right now and will be a big name for the 2020 Olympics. Another … Continue reading USC Sprinter Michael Norman Turns Pro
How USC Won An NCAA Title With 4 Athletes And No Coach
USC winning a track championship is a good time to recall the time the unusual circumstances surrounding how the Trojans won the national championship in 1943. Just four athletes were sent to Northwestern for the meet and their, Dean Cromwell, did not even make the trip, perhaps because the Trojans were not considered contenders for the title. But Cliff Bourland and Jack Trout each scored … Continue reading How USC Won An NCAA Title With 4 Athletes And No Coach
Recruiting Battles With Oregon Intensify
So USC is about to steal safety Cameron Williams, who decommitted from Oregon on Sunday night. I asked a recruiting source at USC about the other six players from Southern California committed to the Ducks? “If we wanted them all, we’d get every single one,” he said. I’ve never doubted USC could get anyone it wanted from Southern California. I guess the real question is … Continue reading Recruiting Battles With Oregon Intensify
