USC Saturday Buzz: The Madness Of March

USC lost to UCLA on Friday night. Big surprise. Look at the March results: Loss to Arizona, loss to UCLA, barely beat Washington, loss to UCLA. Before that, USC barely beat Washington State, Oregon State and Oregon. Does this feel like the best USC team in history based on the number of regular-season victories? The schedule was too easy. It didn’t really prepare USC for … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: The Madness Of March

Friday USC Column Supplement (Restaurant Edition)

I’m hearing from so many people about restaurants, I feel compelled to add another post. So here are some more. Hof’s Hut in Long Beach (1955) Paul’s Kitchen in Los Angeles (1946) Fox’s in Altadena (1955) The Castaway in Burbank (1963) Coral Cafe in Burbank (1957) House of Pies in Los Angeles (Vermont Ave., 1969) Saugus Cafe (1885) Watson’s Soda Fountain and Cafe in Orange … Continue reading Friday USC Column Supplement (Restaurant Edition)

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Would you say USC looked well-coached in the final minutes vs. Washington on Thursday night? Andy Enfield on USC’s season-high 23 turnovers: “If they want to advance any further, we have to do a better job at taking care of the basketball.” Stat guru Ken Pomeroy gives USC a 27 percent chance of beating UCLA tonight. I’ve heard strong praise for Lincoln Riley from Southern … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Barely Survives Vs. Washington

What an unimpressive opening effort for USC. Lots of turnovers and chances to let Washington win. The Trojans survived, 65-61, but didn’t convince anyone. USC with a season-high 23 turnovers and will have to play a lot better Friday night vs. UCLA. It’s 56-54 USC. Washington has no depth and should not be in this close of a game with the Trojans. USC staging a … Continue reading USC Barely Survives Vs. Washington