USC Friday Column Supplement: Four-Star Makes Decision
Here is what a USC practice looked like at Bovard Field in 1969. Aaron Flowers, a four-star Class of 2024 safety from Forney, Texas, committed to Oregon. USC, Alabama and Oklahoma were the other finalists. Of course, it’s still eight months to the first signing date. The Pac-12 is reportedly talking to the CW about televising some games according to the Athletic. Hey, at least … Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement: Four-Star Makes Decision
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC defeated San Diego State, 12-2, at Dedeaux Field on Thursday night. The Trojans have won 13 of their past 16 games. Austin Overn was 4 for 6 with 2 RBI while Johnny Olmstead was 3 for 3 with 5 RBI. Tyler Stromsborg struck out 7 in 7 innings and is 4-1. Today is the official grand opening of the Colich Throwing Center in Wilmington, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Notes: Darwin Barlow Is Upbeat
If I was Darwin Barlow, I would be looking for another school where I could be the No. 1 tailback. But Barlow is upbeat this spring when discussing his attitude. “Just keep showing up every day,” Barlow said. “When I show up, make sure I bring what I need to bring. Showing the coaches that they can trust me. That I got this on the … Continue reading USC Notes: Darwin Barlow Is Upbeat
If You Rebuild It, They Won’t Come
USC baseball is one of the surprising teams in the country and somehow contending for first place in the Pac-12. But you wouldn’t know it from the crowds at Dedeaux Field, which are the smallest since at least 2018, according to Annenberg Media. USC currently averages 454 fans per game. Last year, when USC went 25-28, it drew 573 fans per game. Obviously, the fans/students, … Continue reading If You Rebuild It, They Won’t Come
Morning Buzz: Welcome To USC (Quietly And Loudly)
A lot of talking took place on Tuesday. In the first case, we get a low-key start and a crescendo at the end. Lincoln Riley welcomes the 9.9 percent of students who applied that were admitted to USC with a laid-back greeting. But then at the 1:44 mark, kaboom! Coach Bohn offers his own congratulations. Loudly! The @USC_Athletics department wants to send a special welcome … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Welcome To USC (Quietly And Loudly)
USC Notes: Scrimmages Ahead For Trojans
USC is going to scrimmage the next two Saturdays. The second scrimmage will be open to the public. “To be able to get into some of those live situations and watch us tackle, or watch us have the opportunity to run through tackles and finish blocks and get off blocks defensively, (that is what the coaches will pay attention to),” Lincoln Riley said. The truth … Continue reading USC Notes: Scrimmages Ahead For Trojans
