USC Saturday Buzz: Wide Receiver Mania Continues
USC’s had an infatuation with recruiting wide receivers in recent years, sometimes at the expense of other positions. Right now, USC’s offered 21 wide receivers from the Class of 2019 and 12 from the Class of 2020. That’s a lot of wide receivers, obviously. Offers are harmless, especially with today’s trend of schools making offers but telling recruits they cannot commit. And there’s nothing wrong … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Wide Receiver Mania Continues
Friday World Cup Talk
This was one of the most lively days of the tournament. Nigeria was pleasing to the eye and despite its youth defeated Iceland, 2-0. Nigeria is also a fan favorite with those kits. Brazil needed two injury time goals to beat Costa Rica, 2-0. At least it wasn’t 1-0. And then Switzerland an early 1-0 deficit to defeat Serbia, 2-1, as Shaqiri scored in the … Continue reading Friday World Cup Talk
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For The Notes Column
USC has three weekend visitors: Five-star cornerback Chris Steele and four-star tight end Jude Wolfe of St. John Bosco along with four-star defensive tackle Siaki Ika of Salt Lake City. The question with Steele is when he commits to USC. Speaking of St. John Bosco, a season ticket for Braves games cost $55 each. For a prep game! Granted, it is St. John Bosco, but $55! … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For The Notes Column
Good Thing Chimezie Metu Skipped NIT
USC forward Chimezie Metu was selected 49th in the second round by the San Antonio Spurs. So let’s review: Metu skipped the NIT so he could get picked 49th? Did his stock slip because he sat out the NIT? Of course not. Did he let his teammates down? Did he cost his team a likely trip to New York City for the NIT Final Four? … Continue reading Good Thing Chimezie Metu Skipped NIT
USC Lunch Notes
The USC Elite Camp is today (don’t ask me what difference all these camp names mean). USC offered a scholarship to receiver Koy Moore of Louisiana, a Class of 2020 prospect. Another standout today is wide receiver Gary Bryant of Corona Centennial, also from the Class of 2020. Four-star cornerback Erick Young of Texas (2019) is also at the camp. UPDATED: USC offered Bryant after … Continue reading USC Lunch Notes
Thursday World Cup Talk
Christian Eriksen’s strike put Denmark ahead but Austrailia got a controversial penalty to remain alive after the 1-1 draw. France eliminated Peru, 1-0, but still look less than the array of stars in the lineup. Meanwhile, Argentina and Croatia are currently tied, 0-0. Is this World Cup going to set a record for 1-0 results. UPDATED: Croatia is beating Argentina, 2-0. Finally a game … Continue reading Thursday World Cup Talk
