USC Saturday Buzz: Coach Bohn Takes An L
I didn’t watch the USC-UCLA women’s basketball game Friday night. But I saw the score: UCLA 93, USC 51. I believe that is the worst loss in the series since UCLA defeated USC, 94-49, in 1977. At least that USC team had an excuse. It was its first season as a college basketball team. I don’t know what the excuse was last night. Maybe Coach … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Coach Bohn Takes An L
Notes: USC Loses Recruit To Arizona State
Larry Turner-Gooden, a four-star safety from St. Bernard High School, committed to Arizona State today. USC was one of his final choices. Here’s a reason he chose the Sun Devils. “Then you have my old high school coach, Chris Claiborne, who I played for my first two years at Calabasas and that was huge for me too,” Turner-Gooden told 247Sports. “My whole family loves him … Continue reading Notes: USC Loses Recruit To Arizona State
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A Friday Notes Column
I often write about the over-representation of coaches connected to Texas on the USC coaching staff. There are currently 11 coaches with Texas ties. But here’s another trend I find troubling for the coaching staff: USC coach Clay Helton is a former quarterback. Offensive coordinator Graham Harrell is a former quarterback. Running backs coach Mike Jinks is a former quarterback. Offensive line coach Clay McGuire … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A Friday Notes Column
Colorado 80, USC 62
The perils of playing in Boulder struck tonight as Jeriah Horne scored 24 points with six 3-pointers to lead the Buffs over USC. The Trojans shot 38 percent and were just 5 for 16 on 3’s. Evan Mobley and Tahj Eaddy each scored 13 points. No other USC player was in double figures. USC is now a half-game behind “Other L.A. School” in the Pac-12 … Continue reading Colorado 80, USC 62
Mel Kiper Loves Alijah Vera-Tucker
ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper is so high on USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker that he has him to the Minnesota Vikings with the 14th pick in the NFL Draft in his mock draft. Excerpt: “I’ll stick with Vera-Tucker here because of his versatility. He played guard before moving to left tackle for USC last season. He impressed there and rocketed up draft boards. I … Continue reading Mel Kiper Loves Alijah Vera-Tucker
History Repeating Itself In Seattle
When Pete Carroll coached at USC, I nicknamed him “Caesar” because he could do whatever he wanted. Here’s an excerpt from a story in the Athletic today, which shows some of the same traits, and how they are apparent to quarterback Russell Wilson. Continue reading History Repeating Itself In Seattle
