Morning Buzz: Back To Work At USC

Today is the start of the first phase of USC athletes returning to campus for voluntary workouts. I’ve heard the initial batch of COVID-19 tests did not have any positive results. If you want passionate USC alumni, talk to some of those who participated in yesterday’s Zoom chat on the restructuring of the alumni clubs that appears to give power back to the university while … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Back To Work At USC

USC Explains Phased-In Workouts Starting Wednesday

Here is the announcement from USC on the plan to allow some athletes to begin workout tomorrow: USC STUDENT-ATHLETES TO BEGIN PHASED RETURN TO CAMPUS FOR VOLUNTARY WORKOUTS STARTING JUNE 24 LOS ANGELES—USC student-athletes will begin a phased return to campus for voluntary workouts beginning on June 24. In partnership with USC’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman and Director of Sports Medicine Dr. … Continue reading USC Explains Phased-In Workouts Starting Wednesday

USC Morning Buzz: A Busy Tuesday Morning In June?

Quite a bit going on despite the lockdown. I’ve heard around half of the USC football had been tested for the coronavirus by Monday. No word yet on when/if USC will announce results. Former Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard has announced he will transfer to Gonzaga. USC was a finalist. I’ve heard from a lot of alumni the past 24 hours who are upset about … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Busy Tuesday Morning In June?

Former USC Assistant Phil Krueger Dies

Phil Krueger, who was one of the few surviving members of the John McKay era, died Monday in Florida. He was 90. Krueger was an assistant at USC from 1966-70. He was the head coach at Fresno State and Utah State, compiling a 31-22 record. McKay hired him as an assistant at Tampa Bay in 1976 and he eventually became the Bucs’ general manager in … Continue reading Former USC Assistant Phil Krueger Dies