USC Notes: John Calipari Makes Interesting Comment

Did you hear John Calipari say on the Pat McAfee show today that Arkansas had no basketball schedule when he took over for Eric Musselman and he had to do the whole schedule? It’s not too surprising because Musselman wanted out of Arkansas. Musselman had practice this morning at the Galen Center and then NBA stars Kevin Durant, James Harden and Chet Holmgren along with … Continue reading USC Notes: John Calipari Makes Interesting Comment

USC Morning Buzz: Michigan Tickets Delay

The USC ticket office was supposed to notify people yesterday if they won the lottery for away game tickets. They sent out an email saying there would be a 24-hour delay. People are anxious because they want to know if they will get those $200 tickets to the Michigan game. Stay tuned today. Shamar Arnoux, a four-star cornerback from Carrollton, Ga., committed to USC this … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Michigan Tickets Delay

USC Notes: A Timely Comment From Lincoln Riley

Here’s a timely comment from Lincoln Riley to On3. “When we took this job a few years ago it was looking ahead to the places you feel like are going to be in great shape no matter how this thing changes because it is unpredictable but this place’s advantages are not going anywhere.” So the alumni network is powerful? Maybe Riley should try meeting them … Continue reading USC Notes: A Timely Comment From Lincoln Riley

USC Morning Buzz: Can Lincoln Riley Change?

When Lincoln Riley got hired, Mike Bohn told several people on campus that Riley would not interact with alumni, etc. And he hasn’t. I’m still wondering if last season would change Riley in this regard. To this point, it has not. He won’t even go to the Trojan Football Alumni Club golf tournament, for example. It matters because at USC the football coach has always … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Can Lincoln Riley Change?

The Most Ridiculous Item Of The Day

USC social media says the basketball team “is the most experienced Power 5 team in college basketball based on minutes per game last season.” How many of those minutes have been played together? Zero! I think Eric Musselman deserves a break next season putting a team together from scratch but tweets like the one below mean there won’t be any excuses for growing pains or … Continue reading The Most Ridiculous Item Of The Day

Notes: A More Favorable Projection For USC

Recruiting analyst Steve Wiltfong of On3 still predicts QB Julian Lewis will honor his commitment to USC. So you pick the On3 analyst who agrees with you. USC will have 10 former and current swimmers competing at the Paris Olympics. Former USC 400-meter runner Michael Norman will run at the Olympic Trials tonight. The Bronny James over-under on NBA draft pick is 41.5 The Lakers … Continue reading Notes: A More Favorable Projection For USC