World Cup Talk
If you were a reader of my previous USC blog, you know I give the readers a chance to discuss the World Cup, which is off to a flying start after Ronaldo’s hat trick today in a 3-3 draw with Spain. Did he already secure the golden boot? There are four matches tomorrow: France-Australia; Peru-Denmark; Argentina-Iceland and Croatia-Nigeria. The latter two matches should be entertaining … Continue reading World Cup Talk
If It’s Friday, It Must Be Time For A Notes Column
The new NCAA transfer rule allows players to participate in four games without losing their redshirt year. Imagine Jack Sears playing in four games last season and still being a redshirt? Or better yet, Clay Helton would not have been able to burn wide receiver Randall Grimes’ redshirt last season when he appeared in only three games. De’Anthony Melton will work out with the Lakers … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It Must Be Time For A Notes Column
Another Reason Sam Darnold Was So Normal
With JT Daniels dominating the news, it’s interesting to see his father has decided to move from Irvine to Long Beach because he read college quarterbacks do better when their parents live closer. Let’s remember Sam Darnold’s parents: They lived in San Clemente. They stayed in San Clemente when Darnold went to USC. They resisted sending him to Mater Dei, Santa Margarita or JSerra and … Continue reading Another Reason Sam Darnold Was So Normal
USC Lunch Notes
Tailback Ronald Jones finally signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He signed a four-year deal worth $7.07 million with a signing bonus of $3.22 million. Sounds like Jones made the right decision to turn pro. USC basketball players working out today: Jordan McLaughlin is with the Suns while De’Anthony Melton is with the Trail Blazers. McLaughlin worked out with the Nuggets on Wednesday. … Continue reading USC Lunch Notes
Morning Buzz: Here’s Who USC Should Hire To Assist JT Daniels
That’s Norm Chow sitting behind home plate at last night’s Dodgers game. Maybe he should be hired to help out at USC. Imagine JT Daniels getting coached by Chow? I bring it up because again yesterday I heard a source within the football program telling me how eagerly the coaches are awaiting the chances to start coaching Daniels on August 3. Maybe Chow has a … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Here’s Who USC Should Hire To Assist JT Daniels
Sometimes The Best Prospects Are Right In Backyard
I have to admit I am still flabbergasted USC did not offer Orange Lutheran QB Ryan Hilinski until yesterday. So I asked a recruiting analyst with a major site his opinion: “Maybe they wanted to make sure he was interested?” he said. Perhaps. But maybe he would be interested if offered sooner. How is it possible that a Trinity League quarterback requires more evaluation than … Continue reading Sometimes The Best Prospects Are Right In Backyard
