USC Notes Of The Day
Cornerback Jonathan Lockett, who missed last season following hip surgery, nearly had an interception at today’s practice. Lockett is important because he provides depth at corner and started a few games in 2016. I don’t remember him being any worse than some of the players who started last season. Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson, a former USC assistant, was at USC to watch practice and … Continue reading USC Notes Of The Day
USC Picture Of The Day
Here are Mike Garrett, Marcus Allen and O.J. Simpson at the 1982 USC Homecoming game against Oregon State. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
Transfer Talk
I already have said Clay Helton thinks JT Daniels will start next season. So where does that leave Jack Sears? Will he transfer? I don’t know what Sears would do. But Helton’s said he does not think Sears will leave. So is Helton being overconfident or does he not really care because he thinks Daniels is the Golden Child? Continue reading Transfer Talk
Some Familiar Issues Surface In NIT Loss
You want to know why I’m critical of USC coach Andy Enfield? The final minute of last night’s loss to Western Kentucky was typical of tight games down the stretch during Enfield’s era. Freshman Jordan Usher, a promising player without a doubt, launched two ill-advised 3-point shots. That was a problem when you have senior point guard Jordan McLaughlin to run the offense (what offense?). … Continue reading Some Familiar Issues Surface In NIT Loss
USC’s NIT Dreams Ends Vs. Western Kentucky
A crowd of 2,130 showed up at the Galen Center, including Chimezie Metu sitting in the stands instead of the bench. And USC’s season mercifully ended as Western Kentucky won, 79-75 behind forward Justin Johnson’s 23 points. Elijah Stewart had 20 points in his final game at the Galen Center. The game was decided at the free-throw line. Western Kentucky shot 94 percent (16-17) while … Continue reading USC’s NIT Dreams Ends Vs. Western Kentucky
USC Picture Of The Day
Here are the Browner brothers (Joey, who was a safety and Keith, a linebacker) celebrating a play during the 1982 game at Stanford. USC won, 41-21. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
