Morning Buzz: USC Picked Fourth In Big Ten Media Poll

USC picked to finish fourth in the annual Big Ten media poll conducted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The poll has only picked the correct champion four of the past 15 years. As for USC, it’s a nice safe space. Not expected to be in the top three but better than the struggling blue bloods with new coaches (Michigan, Penn State). Here are the full … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Picked Fourth In Big Ten Media Poll

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

USC baseball assistant coach Travis Jewett has resigned to take a position with Vanderbilt. It means USC has lost its top two assistant coaches since the season ended. He will be replaced by Bill Mosiello, who has been a candidate in the past for the USC head-coaching job and was a Trojan assistant in 2007. The lawsuit filed by Brian Kennedy highlights another problem with … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Fresno State Readies For USC

Fresno State coach Matt Entz, who used to be an assistant at USC, spoke today about playing the Trojans on Sept. 4. “Playing USC is probably like playing the Avengers, they’re pretty talented. they’re pretty gifted,” Entz said. “Where can we create mini victories within a game? That can help us stay close and keep it tight. Being a complemetary team can help us in … Continue reading Fresno State Readies For USC

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

USC football is having a “Beach Day” on Tuesday in Hermosa Beach from 8-10 a.m. between 9th and 10th street. The players will work out, play dodgeball, sign autographs and pose for photos. LeBron James spoke at the Time magazine 100 gala last night after the magazine named him athlete of the century and took a moment to thank USC. “Obviously, if it wasn’t for … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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USC Morning Buzz: A Bullish Season Prediction

Like Joel Klatt and a host of others, J.D. Pickell tends to be a USC homer. Here he predicts USC goes 10-2 this season. The only losses are to Oregon and Ohio State. So he’s bullish on USC. But let’s review his record of opinions on USC. Here he is downplaying the disappointing 2023 season (which was followed by a worse 2024), by the way. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Bullish Season Prediction