USC Beats UCLA In Pac-12 Tournament

Austin Overn had a 3-run homer and 2-run triple as USC defeated UCLA in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz. Overn’s triple was his nation-leading 14th of the season. It’s a big victory for the Trojans (34-22-1), who enhanced their chances for an NCAA Tournament bid. USC will now play Washington on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The Trojans’ top starting pitchers … Continue reading USC Beats UCLA In Pac-12 Tournament

Another Blast From The Past

When Mike Riley introducted Lincoln Riley at a Coliseum press conference, his performance was unforgettable. He credited the sports analytics company, SportSource, but called them “Sports Sorts.”  He said “jooner” instead of journey. It reminded me of former USC athletic director Mike McGee‘s press conference introducing a new basketball coach in 1986, where he said, “Jim Raveling, George Raveling.” Here’s the press conference with the Bohn gaffes. Continue reading Another Blast From The Past

USC Notes: Preseason Honors For Football

Lincoln Riley and Andy Enfield put out statements thanking Mike Bohn. You know who has been conspicuous in their silence? Women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb. Bohn hired her and gave her the crazy sum of $1 million per year to come to USC. So you would think she would at least thank him for hiring her. But all Gottlieb, who is active on social media, … Continue reading USC Notes: Preseason Honors For Football

USC Morning Buzz: Beware TV Streaming Deals

Former Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren definitely has some Larry Scott in him. And it looks like a good thing he departed, especially after ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Warren gave the 2026 Big Ten title game to NBC “without the full authority to do so” and behind the back of Fox. That sounds like Scott. So does the part about Warren expecting a bonus from … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Beware TV Streaming Deals

Andy Enfield Comments On Mike Bohn

Andy Enfield finally spoke up about Mike Bohn getting sacked, two days later than Lincoln Riley. And it’s about what you would expect. While Riley’s statement at least sounded like he might have written it, Enfield’s comes off as boilerplate. But it’s important to remember, after USC went to the Elite Eight, Enfield was upset he did not get a contract extension. He eventually got … Continue reading Andy Enfield Comments On Mike Bohn