USC Notes: What Can A Coach Do These Days?
I spoke to a USC coach who was on campus yesterday. “I only saw one other coach, it’s pretty quiet,” he said. “You can’t do much. Maybe work out. That’s it. And recruit over the phone. Actually, I watched some film for next year. Football coaches will be watching a lot more film preparing for next season than usual. We do it anyways but now … Continue reading USC Notes: What Can A Coach Do These Days?
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
The way things are going right now, are you confident USC will be playing football in September in a stadium full of fans? If USC does play Alabama on Sept. 5, will fans even be allowed? Will college football games be played in empty stadiums? There are just too many questions at the moment. Well, at least the stadium should be full of fans vs. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Illinois Defeats USC In NCAA Tournament
ESPN Brackletologist Joe Lunardi has been live-tweeting his NCAA bracket all day. Lunardi had USC face Illinois tonight in St. Louis. He had Onyeka Okongwu in early foul trouble and picking up his fourth foul with 17:16 left in the game. And Illinois’ 7-foot freshman Kofi Cockburn scored 17 points to lead the Illini to a 70-64 victory and second-round match-up with Creighton. Sounds about … Continue reading Illinois Defeats USC In NCAA Tournament
Remember The Measles Game?
Remember when there was the measles scare for the 1988 USC-UCLA game? Rodney Peete was in the hospital during the week and there was even speculation fans would not be allowed at the Rose Bowl for the game between No. 2 USC and No. 6 UCLA. Peete played at the Trojans won, 31-22. Continue reading Remember The Measles Game?
USC Notes: Rams Release Clay Matthews
Clay Matthews, who started 13 games last season for the Rams last season, was released today. Along with running back Todd Gurley, which was of course bigger news. I know USC is the cutting edge athletic dept. on handling events during the coronavirus pandemic, but this came out today from Georgia Tech: “In appreciation of our season ticket members’ loyal support of the Yellow Jackets, … Continue reading USC Notes: Rams Release Clay Matthews
USC Looks Ready To Become Data-Driven Champions
I’m ready to declare USC the Pro Football Focus champions next season. The data driven website has declared in the past week that quarterback Kedon Slovis “had the lowest rate of uncatchable passes thrown when throwing 10+ yards downfield” last season. It also reported that USC had the No. 4-ranked true freshman class last season. These are laudable stats. I’d also like some data, though, … Continue reading USC Looks Ready To Become Data-Driven Champions
