Did USC Just Play Itself Out Of NCAA Tournament?

USC entered the day as one of the last four teams in the NCAA Tournament according to ESPN but that was before disaster struck at the Galen Center. The Trojans blew a six-point lead in the final 70 seconds and lost to lowly Oregon, 71-70. Oregon is in second-to-last place in the Big Ten with a 3-13 record. Chad Baker-Mazara returned from injury and scored … Continue reading Did USC Just Play Itself Out Of NCAA Tournament?

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

Former USC wide receiver Robert Woods retired this week. I’ve never seen a freshman receiver arrive at USC and learn the play book so quickly or run such precise routes. But it was easy to comprehend if you spoke to Woods and saw how mature he was even as a freshman. Davidson had  24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks against … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Morning Buzz: Muss Bus Rollover At Galen Center

The Muss Bus rolled over between Figueroa and Flower streets last night, as Illinois routed USC, 101-65. It was the largest Big Ten road win for Illinois since 1946 when the Illini defeated the University of Chicago, 70-28. Now USC was without Chad Baker-Mazara (knee), who wasn’t even at the game. And Alijah Arenas played only 18 minutes after being bothered by illness. “I didn’t … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Muss Bus Rollover At Galen Center

USC Morning Buzz: Arm Twisting To Go To Galen Center

USC plays Illinois tonight and thinks it found a way to entice fans to show up at the Galen Center. It will offer $8 beer, $7 wine and $5 nachos at the Galen Center Hall of Fame. The catch is these prices will only be in effect until 20 minutes before tipoff. “Do I have to stay for the game?” a USC fan asked me. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Arm Twisting To Go To Galen Center

USC Saturday Buzz: Beware Football Titles

USC promoted tight ends coach Chad Savage to pass game coordinator. These extra titles happen everywhere these days to give coaches an extra title even if they don’t necessarily mean more responsibility. Does anyone think Lincoln Riley — who only really cares about his passing offense — is going to let someone else handle important facets of the passing game? Savage also coaches the “interior … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Beware Football Titles

USC Morning Buzz: Are These Numbers Befitting A Star?

I’m told at the baseball dinner last week, Andy Stankiewicz made a plea for donations to finish Dedeaux Field. The entire athletics project is still $50 million shy of its stated goal. “I kind of had to say that” Stankiewicz said. If USC wants to have a successful NCAA Tournament run, their star is going to need to shoot better. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Are These Numbers Befitting A Star?