Dave Borelli, USC’s Most Successful Women’s Coach, Passes Away
Dave Borelli, who won seven national titles as coach of the USC women’s tennis team, has died, according to the university. No cause of death was announced. His seven national titles are still the most won by a USC women’s sport. And USC women’s tennis has not won a national title since Borelli left in 1988. He won national titles in 1977 (2), 1978, 1979, … Continue reading Dave Borelli, USC’s Most Successful Women’s Coach, Passes Away
USC Notes: Recruiting Announcement Looms
Five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews of Lilburn, Ga., will announce his commitment on Wednesday at 4 p.m. His final four are USC, Tennessee, Georgia and Clemson. He visited USC four weeks ago. The Trojans are considered a long shot. I don’t find talk about NIL collectives to be that interesting. For USC, the House of Victory collective seems to be very active signing athletes and … Continue reading USC Notes: Recruiting Announcement Looms
USC Morning Buzz: It’s All About The Defense
It’s a good time to talk to college coaches before training camp starts, so I spoke to a Big 12 coach about USC. “Their defense lacked toughness,” the coach said. “That’s not a new trait for a Lincoln Riley team. But it was probably something USC fans didn’t expect. “They have a chance this season to rectify that. But will they? They are going to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: It’s All About The Defense
Please Bury The Phrase “Doing WorK”
This is an awful time of the year because I invariably get sent something that says a player or coach is “doing work.” A coach recruiting is “doing work.” A player lifting weights is “doing work.” A recruit breaking up a pass at a 7-on-7 is “doing work.” It’s so tedious. All these people are doing “their jobs.” Like everyone else in their positions across … Continue reading Please Bury The Phrase “Doing WorK”
USC Sunday Buzz: Paper Makes Slight Bow To Readers
The Los Angeles Times magically returned the TV listings to its sports section after reader complaints. The letters to the editor were all negative about the new sports section, which remains a mess with no game stories, standings or box scores thanks to a 3 p.m. deadline. It’s like a magazine now, that few, if any, want to read. Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Paper Makes Slight Bow To Readers
This Is An Enduring USC Tradition
It’s an important tradition that USC still hosts the Los Angeles City baseball semifinals at Dedeaux Field. Even back in 1964, the City Section championship between Birmingham and Grant High Schools was held at Bovard Field. The landmark Methodist Episcopal University Church, later known as United University Church is in the background. The 82-year-old building is now being renovated as the new home for the … Continue reading This Is An Enduring USC Tradition
