USC Morning Buzz
Ronald Jones has had some tough luck dealing with a hamstring injury in the past few weeks. But there was a surprising tidbit from the website, LandryFootball.com. “His attitude in interactions with NFL squads during the winter leadup to the draft has reportedly turned off at least two teams.” Jones was soft-spoken and had a good attitude at USC, so this is surprising, if even … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz
USC Basketball: The Cradle Of Coaches
This is the 1946-47 USC basketball team. And their contributions to the sport will never make you think USC does not have an illustrious basketball history: The first player seated in Row 1 is Bill Sharman. He won four NBA titles as a player with the Boston Celtics and was an 8-time NBA all-star. He also spent five years in the Brooklyn Dodgers organization and … Continue reading USC Basketball: The Cradle Of Coaches
USC Friday Notes
Some notes before the weekend: >>USC quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis said Matt Fink needs to work on his throwing motion: “We’ve got to shore up some mechanics with his throwing. We’ve got a ways to go. I want him to have a consistent throwing motion.” >>Former USC offensive lineman Chuck Arrobio died earlier this week. He played from 1962-65 and one season with the Minnesota … Continue reading USC Friday Notes
Mike Gillespie Continues Domination Over USC
UC Irvine defeated USC, 8-7, earlier this week. That meant former USC coach Mike Gillespie is 16-5 against the Trojans since he took over at Irvine. Gillespie is retiring at the end of this season. Great decision by former USC athletic director Mike Garrett to fire Gillespie in 2006, by the way. Gillespie won an NCAA title at USC in 1998 and also won a … Continue reading Mike Gillespie Continues Domination Over USC
Jalen Greene Transfers To Illinois
USC wide receiver Jalen Greene announced today he will transfer to Illinois. Greene will play wide receiver. I was hoping he might be going somewhere to give quarterback another try because I think he was talented enough to start at some schools. Greene will be eligible immediately. Continue reading Jalen Greene Transfers To Illinois
USC Knew For Some Time JT Daniels Would Graduate Early
Mater Dei quarterback JT Daniels claimed as late as mid-December he would return to the school for his senior season. But everyone knew at USC that Daniels was graduating early, they just did not say it in public. USC quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis confirmed this week that Daniels told USC well in advance. “It was awhile back,” Ellis said. “Him and his dad came to … Continue reading USC Knew For Some Time JT Daniels Would Graduate Early
