USC Holds First Spring Practice
First, the Pac-12 announced it would not allow spectators at its basketball tournament beginning tomorrow except “limited family and friends.” USC coach Clay Helton said JT Daniels is not medically cleared and will undergo an evaluation after nect week’s spring break. Tailback Markese Stepp, who has been wearing a walking boot, is out for spring, Safety Talanoa Hufanga (shoulder) is also not cleared. Wide receiver … Continue reading USC Holds First Spring Practice
USC Podcast Is Up!
Time for a podcast on the decision to ban fans from the NCAA Tournament; my reaction to the USC-UCLA game and USC spring football. Continue reading USC Podcast Is Up!
USC Quick Thought
What would it take for USC to have a practice without recruits present? A lot more than the coronavirus, obviously. I understand why recruits are allowed even with the current ban on spectators. But is it much different than allowing 100 people at practice? Like I said, recruits and donors are the top priorities. Continue reading USC Quick Thought
USC Will Play In Empty Arenas At NCAA Tournament
The NCAA Tournament is going to be held in empty arenas with only essential personnel. Has anyone seen how empty arenas are for NCAA games anyways? This is good for USC because it is used to playing in a near-empty arena. “It’s terrible, energy is gonna be off, everyone I talked to is pretty upset about it,” USC forward Nick Rakocevic said. “It’s just not … Continue reading USC Will Play In Empty Arenas At NCAA Tournament
USC Morning Buzz: Spring Football Is Here . . . Minus Fans
Today is the first USC spring football practice but the general public will not be allowed to attend because of the coronavirus. Recruits and families of USC players will be allowed. And maybe a donor or two? Who knows? I keep hearing Clay Helton looks out of sorts without John Baxter and/or Clancy Pendergast around. P-r-o-g-r-e-s-s. Just remember the first practice is always the least … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Spring Football Is Here . . . Minus Fans
USC Announces More Coronavirus Measures
USC announced several measures tonight, including that online classes will continue after spring break from March 22-29. And it said athletic events on campus will be closed to spectators, except for the families of athletes. Below are the new policies: Continue reading USC Announces More Coronavirus Measures