Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Joe McKnight Killing

A man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road rage shooting death of former USC tailback Joe McKnight was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday. Ronald Gasser, 56, was previously found guilty by a jury of manslaughter. His lawyers said Gasser fired in self-defense when McKnight walked up to his car following a 5-mile confrontation that began on a bridge spanning the Mississippi River in New Orleans … Continue reading Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Joe McKnight Killing

Doug Gottlieb On Chimezie Metu

Fox Sports radio host Doug Gottlieb offered a harsh critique of USC forward Chimezie Metu’s decision to skip the NIT. “I’d be embarrassed to be Chimezie Metu.” “The school stood by you when, he was one of the guys I believe, mentioned in the most recent part of the investigation by Yahoo. His name was on a ledger.” “In basketball, we actually care how much … Continue reading Doug Gottlieb On Chimezie Metu

Ready To See The Pac-12 Tournament Final Ratings?

The USC-Arizona game for the Pac-12 tournament championship on Saturday night on Fox Sports 1 was the second-lowest rated and second-least-watched Pac-12 title game since the tournament resumed in 2002. It drew 612,000 viewers, which is less than the West Coast Conference and Atlantic 10 Conference finals. Now for some context: The real culprit is Fox Sports 1. The USC-Arizona game was actually up 58 percent … Continue reading Ready To See The Pac-12 Tournament Final Ratings?

George Lucas Museum Breaks Ground

A groundbreaking ceremoney was held today for the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which will constructed between the Coliseum and Vermont Ave. Or for the football fans, Lot 3 next to the Coliseum. The museum will also have 11 acres of gardens and parking space. But construction will take three years so that means some parking will be lost in the short term, like Lot … Continue reading George Lucas Museum Breaks Ground

Who Makes The Big Decisions?

I was surprised USC coach Clay Helton got a five-year extension in February but was told it was for stability by some USC officials, especially with basketball’s uncertainty. But several boosters I talked to also believe that athletic director Lynn Swann could have been ordered to offer the extension: Either by USC president Max Nikias or perhaps one of the billionaire athletic supporters. I’m not … Continue reading Who Makes The Big Decisions?

USC Defeats UNC-Asheville In Double OT Without Chimezie Metu

USC overcame the absence of Chimezie Metu, thanks to 26 points from Jordan McLaughlin, 24 from Nick Rakocevic and 22 from Elijah Stewart. Good for McLaughlin and Stewart, who are seniors, to keep playing and never sitting out. “Chimezie made a personal decision to not play,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. “Basically it’s a prevention of injury (decision). He’ll prepare for the NBA draft. That … Continue reading USC Defeats UNC-Asheville In Double OT Without Chimezie Metu