USC Loses In Rough Fashion To UCLA
USC just cannot beat UCLA, apparently. The Trojans had a 5-4 lead with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning but surrendered a three-run homer for the Bruins victory. USC led most of the game but like most games this season with the Bruins, the Trojans faltered in the late innings. The question now is whether USC has done enough to secure hosting … Continue reading USC Loses In Rough Fashion To UCLA
Should USC Have Saved Its Ace For Tomorrow In Big Ten Tourney?
USC defeated Michigan State, 7-0, today in a quarterfinal game of the Big Ten Tournament. Now comes the tricky part: USC should play UCLA tomorrow. The Bruins have been waiting all day to play Purdue but it’s been raining in Omaha, Neb. Did USC coach Andy Stankiewicz consider not throwing ace Mason Edwards today against Michigan State and saving him for UCLA? No. 2 pitcher … Continue reading Should USC Have Saved Its Ace For Tomorrow In Big Ten Tourney?
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Will USC play Notre Dame if the College Football Playoff gets expanded to 24 teams? I’m not 100 percent certain because Lincoln Riley didn’t even want to play Brian Kelly-LSU in 2024 even though that game really wasn’t going to make-or-break USC’s playoff hopes. Downtown Los Angeles in the 1950’s. PICTURES OF THE WEEK Giovanna Ralli Angela Molina Junko Igarashi VIDEO OF THE WEEK Is … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Morning Buzz: USC Reunion In Louisiana
Lincoln Riley told CBS that he is a better coach now than at Oklahoma. He is currently 11-7 in the Big Ten. Imagine his record if he hadn’t improved so much as a coach. Quite a job for the LSU athletic director, who has to deal with Kiffin, Will Wade and Kim Mulkey. Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Reunion In Louisiana
USC Notes: Notre Dame Extends West Coast Series
The Big Ten coaches are meeting this week at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes. Did Lincoln Riley pick the spot? It’s 6.7 miles from his house in Palos Verdes. But is Riley driving to Terranea or does he have his driver that takes him to USC every day making the short trek? Continue reading USC Notes: Notre Dame Extends West Coast Series
USC Morning Buzz: Is A Policy Worth Losing A Good Recruit?
So USC lost a recruit because general manager Charmin Bowden has a “no visit to other schools” policy for anyone committed to the Trojans. When Pete Carroll was USC’s coach, I had many conversations with him about how he encouraged recruits to visit other schools. “I want them to see other schools,” Carroll said. “I’m not afraid of anything. I know what we are offering. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is A Policy Worth Losing A Good Recruit?
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 