USC Morning Buzz: Bobby Knight Redux?

A former USC basketball coach told some supporters over the weekend that Eric Musselman is “the second coming of Bobby Knight.” He was referring to their temperament. Of course, that’s no surprise if you’ve read this blog the past few weeks. But people are slowly learning. Right now, however, it’s the honeymoon period and Musselman said Monday night he hopes to land some big commits … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Bobby Knight Redux?

A Good Example How USC Works

Carol Folt started meeting with student prostestors at 3:30 p.m. today. Now here is how USC works: The university administration has canceled all dept. private events, such as student recognition dinners and celebrations. It told the USC Sirens A Capella group at midnight Saturday that it canceled their spring show scheduled for Sunday night. The crazy part is the vast majority of people have no … Continue reading A Good Example How USC Works

USC Notes: Quiet Day On Campus (So Far)

All-Pac-12 guard Talia von Oelhoffen of Oregon State has committed to USC. She is expected to start at point guard for the Trojans. It’s going to be interesting next season to see USC because they now have enough talent that they won’t need JuJu Watkins to shoot 22 times a game. Here is a potential starting lineup: PG: Talia von Oelhoffen (All-Pac-12) SG: JuJu Watkins … Continue reading USC Notes: Quiet Day On Campus (So Far)

USC Morning Buzz: Sometimes It Pays To Go Pro

USC defensive tackle Kyon Barrs and cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace will sign free-agent contracts with NFL teams. Barrs will sign with the Titans and Roland-Wallace is going to the Chiefs. In retrospect, both would have been better off going pro a year ago instead of transferring from Arizona to USC. That’s part of the gamble when you transfer. They didn’t raise their draft stock in the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Sometimes It Pays To Go Pro

Sunday Notes: USC Adds Receiver

Auburn wide receiver Jay Fair has committed to USC. He caught 31 passes last season. Michigan forward Terrance Williams II visited USC this weekend. He averaged 12.4 points and 4.5 rebounds last season and shot 40 percent from 3-point range. The USC-UCLA dual track meet is taking place on campus this afternoon without incident. Tommy Trojan is back to normal today. Continue reading Sunday Notes: USC Adds Receiver