USC Notes: A Problem Worth Fleeing From
Did you see the headache Jen Cohen left when she departed Washington for USC? Here’s the projected deficits: So according to Washington, “much of the deficit can be attributed to (the) migration to the Big Ten conference and unanticipated expenses associated with the departure from the Pac-12.” I think Cohen probably should give the Seattle media a comment about these dire numbers. They won’t even … Continue reading USC Notes: A Problem Worth Fleeing From
Jerry West Passes Away At 86
What a sad day to hear about Jerry West. One of the greatest players in basketball history. One of the greatest NBA executives in history. The logo. Mr. Clutch. Jerry West played in the 1960’s and 70’s but he would have thrived today. He was that good. And he spent some of his best years at the Sports Arena. In the picture below, West of … Continue reading Jerry West Passes Away At 86
USC Adds Four To Board Of Trustees, Which Looks Like Good News For Carol Folt
USC has added four members to the Board of Trustees and it didn’t look far doing it. I’d say Carol Folt has consolidated her position here. Mark Stevens, who has donated more than $100 million to USC, is returning for a second stint on the board. He has his name on several things at USC including the Stevens Academic Center for athletes, which is under … Continue reading USC Adds Four To Board Of Trustees, Which Looks Like Good News For Carol Folt
USC Morning Buzz: Quicker Decisions Needed On Defense
A lot of people confuse getting playing time with being good. Just because someone plays a lot, it doesn’t mean they are having a good season. I’ve noticed this looking at the USC depth chart. Last year was a great example. Domani Jackson started 11 of 12 games. A narrative also emerged that Jaylin Smith was indispensable. But if USC had a better secondary coach … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Quicker Decisions Needed On Defense
USC Notes: History Repeats Itself
Dan Hurley turns down Lakers in 2024. Bob Boyd turns down Lakers in 1969. History repeats itself. Also, Jerry Tarkanian and Mike Krzyzewski turned down the Lakers job. Henry Bibby will take it. There is only one Daylon McCutcheon and he played at USC in the late 1990’s. Continue reading USC Notes: History Repeats Itself
Dan Hurley Turns Down Lakers
UConn coach Dan Hurley has turned down the Lakers job. Well, things will certainly be less interesting whoever gets the Lakers job because of Hurley’s intense personality. Eric Musselman will remain the most “colorful” personality among basketball coaches in town, although who will notice since almost no one cares about USC basketball? Continue reading Dan Hurley Turns Down Lakers