You Can’t Always Judge Coaches By Awards

This is pretty funny. When John Bolton was named NCAA West Region men’s assistant coach of the year last week, he had already left the USC track and field program. Sources said he and head coach Quincy Watts clashed during the season so he quickly departed as soon as the season ended. USC even announced another assistant had taken over Bolton’s duties a day after … Continue reading You Can’t Always Judge Coaches By Awards

Morning Buzz: An Outrageous Attack On USC’s Storied Accomplishments

If the media do anything well, it’s fawning over their subject matter. Still, I never expected that Sunday would see a ridiculous claim from multiple writers in Omaha, Neb., that LSU was “college baseball’s greatest-ever program” after the Tigers won their eighth NCAA title. Did they forget that USC has won 12 NCAA titles? It started with Scott Rabalais, a sports columnist for the Baton … Continue reading Morning Buzz: An Outrageous Attack On USC’s Storied Accomplishments

Sunday Buzz: Like Father, Like Son For USC?

USC has offered a scholarship to 6-10 forward Kyle Sanders of Campbell Hall High School. He is the son of former USC basketball player Yamen Sanders. Kyle Sanders just transferred from Bishop Montgomery to Campbell Hall. Defensive lineman Luke Wafle, who committed to USC this week, is reportedly getting more than $2 million in NIL, according to On3. That’s a pretty good deal because it’s … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Like Father, Like Son For USC?

Saturday Buzz: Here Is What Lincoln Riley Wants

If the Big Ten and SEC cannot agree on expanding the College Football Playoff and it remains 12 teams, will that be the excuse Lincoln Riley needs to adandon the Notre Dame game? Never mind that four Big Ten teams made it last year in the 12-team format. He wants four guaranteed slots. Actually, he wants USC to be guaranteed a playoff slot. That’s how … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Here Is What Lincoln Riley Wants

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Brandon Arrington, the No. 1 cornerback in the nation, committed to Texas A&M on Thursday. At one time, USC was a strong contender for Arrington. USC track coach Quincy Watts would have loved to get him too. Arrington won the high school 100 meters at the Mt. SAC Relays in April with a time of 10.21 seconds. He’s also basically a local because he is … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: Double Commitment Thursday

Luke Wafle, a top 85 player from Princeton, N.J., committed to USC today. The defensive end chose the Trojans over Ohio State. He is the No. 6-ranked defensive end in the nation by Rivals. EJ Neal, a 6-5 guard from Sacramento State, committed to USC. He averaged 8 points per game last season. Neal previously played at Idaho and City College of San Francisco. Continue reading USC Notes: Double Commitment Thursday