Morning Buzz: The World Cup And USC Have Similarities
With the World Cup grabbing all the attention, and Brazil crashing out of the tournament, it’s a good time to remember that some compared USC to Brazil before the tournament. Two teams that have won a lot of titles but haven’t won anything for more than 20 years. Iconic uniforms. Good at underperforming. Full of tradition. Plenty of swagger. Fans think they are better than … Continue reading Morning Buzz: The World Cup And USC Have Similarities
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USC Sunday Buzz: A Trojan Legacy Commits
I almost got fooled yesterday when I saw that USC landed Texas Tech transfer Connor Shouse, who hit .353 with 10 home runs and 66 RBI. Turned out he had committed to South Carolina. USC can’t land a transfer like this, apparently. Where are the power hitters in next year’s lineup, by the way? Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Trojan Legacy Commits
Happy Fourth Of July
The USC band is playing all day today at Catalina island.There is a golf cart parade at 1 p.m. and a Catalina casino concert at 7:30 p.m. and then pre-and-post fireworks performances at the Wrigley stage. The Mudd Hall Bell Tower was used in the 1923 version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Vice President Richard Nixon, his daughter Julie and Japanese Consul General Yukio … Continue reading Happy Fourth Of July
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC is still recruiting former Utah guard Terrence Brown, who averaged 19.9 points last season. Brown is also considering Kansas, Kentucky, Oregon and Mississippi Before the game, a 13-year-old girl was selling the jerseys outside the Coliseum for $2.50 each. Many of the jerseys were bought by USC students and police traced the sales chain to the 13-year-old girl, who was arrested. Police believed others … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Analyze The Schedule
OK, here is my analysis of USC schedule: Lincoln Riley has massaged the schedule to his liking: Notre Dame out. San Jose State, Louisiana and Fresno State in. USC should start the season 4-0 before it plays the biggest game of the year vs. Oregon at the Coliseum. If the Trojans win, they will be in an excellent position to make the playoff. If they … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Analyze The Schedule
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A Less-Than-Stellar Manning Camp Report
When I wrote this morning about Jayden Maiava’s inconsistency, which USC-media types seem to ignore, I didn’t even know there was a critical report of his performance at the recent Manning Passing Academy. From CBS Sports: “(Maiava) left something to be desired from a pure arm-strength standpoint. “Somewhat of a mechanical thrower, the ball doesn’t jump out of his hand — especially when surrounded by … Continue reading A Less-Than-Stellar Manning Camp Report
