USC Morning Buzz: Carson Palmer Delivers A Hot Take
Carson Palmer wasn’t known for controversial opinions when he was at USC or in the NFL. But that changed when he said Bengals QB Joe Burrow is more consistent than Patrick Mahomes during a podcast with his brother, Jordan. “I think Joe is the best quarterback in the league,” Carson Palmer said. “I know Patrick (Mahomes) is phenomenal, but I just think Joe’s more consistent. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Carson Palmer Delivers A Hot Take
Happy Easter!
In 1952, you could get your “Trojan Jacket” or letterman’s jacket for Easter Vacation at the Trojan Shop. The shop no longer exists, obviously, and was across the street from the Target in the USC Village. Here’s the 1949 coaching staff in their Trojans’ jackets. Continue reading Happy Easter!
USC Sunday Buzz: Who Goofed, We Actually Know
I said yesterday everyone has to take Lincoln Riley’s word when scrimmages are closed. Well, it turned out Riley was wrong when he said defensive end Anthony Lucas returned a fumble for a TD during the scrimmage. It was actually linebacker Raesjon Davis. I’m sure Davis wasn’t too thrilled when Lucas got the initial credit. And I wonder if Riley got the wrong player because … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Who Goofed, We Actually Know
USC Continues To Roll
USC swept San Diego State with a 7-0 victory over the Aztecs on Saturday at Dedeaux Field. The Trojans have won 15 of their past 18 games and are 20-10-1 overall. USC had its third shutout in the past two weeks as four pitchers combined for Saturday’s shutout. Eric Hammond pitched five scoreless innings. Austin Overn homered and went 2 for 4. The sweep was … Continue reading USC Continues To Roll
What Boogie Ellis Reportedly Returning Means
Boogie Ellis is returning for another season at USC, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. It’s a reversal for Ellis, who on USC Senior Night said he was not returning. What changed? Ellis might be making more from NIL than if he fares poorly in the NBA Draft. This has a lot of ramifications for the Trojans: Isaiah Collier will be the point guard … Continue reading What Boogie Ellis Reportedly Returning Means
Saturday Buzz: USC Scrimmages Behind Closed Doors
USC scrimmaged at the Coliseum today. The key point is that it was closed so everyone has to take Lincoln Riley’s word for what happened.\ “(Defensive end) Anthony Lucas picked up a fumble and scored, I couldn’t tell if he was a part of the sack or not, but he picked up the fumble and scored, which was a big play,” Riley said. “Defensively, we … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Scrimmages Behind Closed Doors