USC Morning Buzz: The Problems Are Clear; Now Solve Them

A lot of chickens have come home to roost since August. For example, I said the USC secondary was a big problem entering the season. It was a big problem. I said the offensive line was going to be a weakness. It was a glaring weakness. I’ve railed about Andy Enfield for years. Who’s defending him today? USC was picked to finish second. It is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Problems Are Clear; Now Solve Them

USC Weekend Notes: Has Andy Enfield Made Decision On Bronny James?

Bronny James was more than respectable against UCLA last night but played only 14 minutes. Has Andy Enfield decided James won’t be back and he doesn’t want to invest more time in James? Bronny made his only shot, had two rebounds, two assists and no turnovers. He had a +8 plus-minus rating. It seems to me Enfield’s made a decision on James because he’s kept … Continue reading USC Weekend Notes: Has Andy Enfield Made Decision On Bronny James?

USC Sunday Buzz: The Best Part Of Victory Over UCLA

The best part of USC’s 62-56 victory over UCLA on Saturday night is it prevents the media from continuing to carry water for Mick Cronin. UCLA is 14-13 overall and will need to win the Pac-12 Tournament to make the NCAA Tournament. But up until UCLA lost its past two games, you still had pundits praising Cronin despite the fact UCLA’s been playing well below … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: The Best Part Of Victory Over UCLA

USC Notes: UCLA Makes A Move

UCLA’s hired Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator. It’s funny how things work in coaching. Bieniemy’s name was floated as a candidate when Chip Kelly resigned. Now he’s settling for being a college offensive coordinator. But then who would guess two months ago that DeShaun Foster would be UCLA’s new head coach? Remember, Bieniemy was also supposed to be the heir apparent to Andy Reid in … Continue reading USC Notes: UCLA Makes A Move

Saturday Buzz: Football Used To Be Just Part Of Physical Options at USC

The USC baseball team has lost its first five games after losing to Portland, I repeat Portland, 4-0 last night. But for me, the real question is what can players do about it? Can they take extra batting practice anywhere? At El Camino College? At Great Park in Irvine? Is there transportation available if a player wants to stay late and hit? Does El Camino … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Football Used To Be Just Part Of Physical Options at USC

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

Washington State swept Arizona this season after it defeated the Wildcats at McKale Center last night and is currently in first place in the Pac-12. How is USC doing? The Cougars were picked 10th in the Pac-12 media poll. USC was picked second. Pennell’s big break came in 1961, when he landed the lead role in the TV series Ripcord, where Pennell protrayed a skydiver. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column