USC Notes: Who Goofed We Think We Know
Bronny James was listed at 6-4 by USC. But his measurements for the NBA Draft Combine show he is 6-1.5, without shoes. Now this is where I would ordinarily chastise USC for being off on someone’s height/weight, which has been a problem with football for decades. However, I’m going to cut USC some slack here. Why? Because Sierra Canyon listed Bronny as 6-4 his senior … Continue reading USC Notes: Who Goofed We Think We Know
Bronny James Expected To Stay In NBA Draft
Former USC guard Bronny James has been medically cleared by the NBA’s Fitness to Play panel and he is expected to remain the draft. No surprise there. But who wants a guard who averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and shot 28 percent from 3-point range? The Lakers, of course. The question is whether the Lakers use a second-round pick (55th overall) or wait … Continue reading Bronny James Expected To Stay In NBA Draft
Morning Buzz: A Key Number For USC
Here’s a key number for USC: 10. That is the number of interceptions thrown by quarterback Caleb Williams the past two seasons. He threw five in 2022 and five in 2023. And last season, three of those came in the Notre Dame game, which means he threw 2 interceptions in the other 11 games he played. Whether the quarterback is Miller Moss or Jayden Maiava, … Continue reading Morning Buzz: A Key Number For USC
Solid Weekend For USC Track
USC finished second in both the men’s and women’s Pac-12 track and field championships. It’s the last Pac-12 championship in track and field. Next year’s Big Ten championships will feature the top 2 finishers in the men’s side and top 3 in the women’s side. Johnnie Blockburger was the men’s athlete of the meet after winning the 200 and 400 meters. Jan’Taijah Jones won her … Continue reading Solid Weekend For USC Track
Sunday Buzz: USC Wants Defensive End
USC wants defensive end Tyler Baron, who played the past four seasons at Tennessee. Baron had 28 tackles and six sacks last season at Tennessee. He was committed to Mississippi and then Louisville. Yes, this would be his third commitment since the season ended. Miami is also recruiting Baron. Pomona College moved its graduation ceremony to the Shrine Auditorium at 6 p.m. today. What a … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Wants Defensive End
Quick Exits From NCAA’s
The USC women’s water polo team lost to Stanford, 8-3, in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. Yes, the days of Jovan Vavic are officially a memory. Vavic won six NCAA titles in women’s water polo at USC. But USC’s won one title since he was fired in 2019. Meanwhile, the women’s tennis team lost to Pepperdine, 4-0, in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA … Continue reading Quick Exits From NCAA’s
