USC Morning Buzz: Coach Bowden Tosses A Bone To Sir Lincoln
Maybe USC general manager Chad Bowden should be called USC coach Chad Bowden. He was a featured in a hype video the other day (instead of Lincoln Riley) and had a press conference for an hour yesterday (instead of Lincoln Riley). But it’s not surprising since he was installed by Jen Cohen (instead of Lincoln Riley). But did you see Bowden’s attempt to throw a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Coach Bowden Tosses A Bone To Sir Lincoln
Just Call Him Coach Bowden
USC general manager Chad Bowden met with the media today and he sounded like the head coach, which in some respects, he is. Remember, he has more influence with Jen Cohen than Lincoln Riley. “We’re going to take the most high school kids this place has ever taken this year,” Bowden said. “I truly believe a culture could be built through recruiting and could be … Continue reading Just Call Him Coach Bowden
USC Morning Buzz: Is Something Getting Canceled?
USC has canceled the spring football scrimmage, of course. But another event some are wondering about is the annual high school football coaches’ clinic. It usually takes place in April and so far there has been no word about it. It’s a popular one-day event for high school coaches. USC might intend to do it but it feels like one of those things Lincoln Riley … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is Something Getting Canceled?
Sunday Buzz: USC Demolishes Overhyped Rivalry
Has any rivalry been overhyped as much as USC-UCLA in women’s basketball this season? USC cruised to an 80-67 victory last night and swept the series en route to the Big Ten championship. Neither game was very competitive and if this were a men’s sport, UCLA coach Cori Close would be getting destroyed on social media. Does she make adjustments? Did she ever change how … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Demolishes Overhyped Rivalry
USC Saturday Notes: Track Wins (And Then Loses) Big Ten Title In Crazy Day
USC narrowly defeated Oregon, 107.5-106, for the Big Ten men’s indoor track title Saturday. Oregon led 106-99.5 with one event left but USC scored 8 points in the 4×400 relay while the Ducks scored zero points. And then the fun started. A protest was filed and USC was disqualified in the 4×400 relay, so the Trojans received 0 points and lost the Big Title to … Continue reading USC Saturday Notes: Track Wins (And Then Loses) Big Ten Title In Crazy Day
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
An interesting story making the rounds in the NFL involves the Raiders and everyone’s favorite coach, Pete Carroll. The story goes that the Raiders hired Carroll but did not allow him to hire his coordinators. Chip Kelly was hired as offensive coordinator and Patrick Graham was retained as defensive coordinator. There was speculation Carroll might hire his former coordinators, Darrell Bevell and Gus Bradley, to … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column