USC Releases Nonconference Basketball Schedule
USC released its nonconference basketball schedule today, which is earlier than usual. Perhaps Andy Enfield is proud of it. But other than the previously announced game with Nevada, is it dramatically better? USC is hosting Vanderbilt and playing Oklahoma in Tulsa, but those are merely the second year of home-and-home series with those schools. The other big game is TCU at Staples Center on Dec. … Continue reading USC Releases Nonconference Basketball Schedule
Tommy Trojan Turns 88
Today is Tommy Trojan’s 88th birthday. He was originally the Trojan Shrine or the Trojan Statue. The above photo from the USC Libraries is of sculptor Roger Noble Burnham working on his creation. Continue reading Tommy Trojan Turns 88
USC Thursday Buzz
Former USC cornerback Jack Jones said he will either attend Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut or West Hills College in Lemoore. Personally, I think it would be better for Jones academically to go to Lemoore. Clay Helton says he would like Jones to return in 2019. I’m not sure if Helton will really want Jones back in a year, especially if his incoming freshman … Continue reading USC Thursday Buzz
Two USC Baseball Players Drafted
USC pitcher Solomon Bates was selected in the eighth round by the San Francisco Giants. Outfielder Lars Nootbaar was drafted in the eighth round by the St. Louis Cardinals. By the way, is USC going to retain Coach Dan Hubbs? There has not been a peep regarding the baseball program since the regular season ended. Are they waiting for some coaches to have their season … Continue reading Two USC Baseball Players Drafted
One Last Reggie Bush Thought And Some Other Quick Thoughts
Here’s something else regarding Reggie Bush: When he said “the guy who I took money from was my boy” and a “family friend,” why didn’t he pay him back? A family friend lets your parents live in his house rent free and gives you other benefits and you don’t pay him back? USC guard Elijah Stewart will work out for the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Stewart’s … Continue reading One Last Reggie Bush Thought And Some Other Quick Thoughts
USC Morning Buzz: Tuesday Notes
College football analyst Phil Steele ranks USC No. 6 on his list of surprise teams for 2018. Here’s the top 12: 1. Notre Dame 2. Texas 3. Michigan State 4. Michigan 5. Stanford 6. USC 7. FSU 8. Mississippi State 9. Boston College 10. TCU 11. Utah 12. South Carolina. It is worth remembering Steele had USC ranked No. 3 in his Top 25 for 2015. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Tuesday Notes
