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England fans and their media are demanding Thomas Tuchel be fired after losing to Argentina, 2-1, today at the World Cup. They didn’t like strategy or substitutions. Imagine if Sir Lincoln of Riley faced this scrutiny instead of four-plus years of indifference from the USC supporters. He wouldn’t have made it past Year 2. Continue reading Sir Lincoln Of Riley Doesn’t Face This Scrutiny
Here are two questions as USC heads toward the season: No. 1: Can Lincoln Riley survive? With a huge 10-year contract and buyout, Lincoln Riley’s been pretty safe even amid the general disappointment of his first four seasons. But as Riley enters Year 5, there is a feeling USC’s administration might be willing to make a move if he doesn’t advance to the playoffs. Patience is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Questions Entering The Season
Former USC basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara has joined the Gigantes de Carolina-Canóvanas team of Puerto Rico’s BSN, the team announced. Former USC football player Uchenna Nwosu’s foundation donated $10,000 to St. Pius X-St. Matthias High School this week. Former USC women’s basketball player Kiki Iriafen has been named a WNBA All -Star for the second straight season. And now for some history: With the Major … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
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I almost got fooled yesterday when I saw that USC landed Texas Tech transfer Connor Shouse, who hit .353 with 10 home runs and 66 RBI. Turned out he had committed to South Carolina. USC can’t land a transfer like this, apparently. Where are the power hitters in next year’s lineup, by the way? Paisios Polamalu, the son of former USC safety Troy Polamalu, has … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Trojan Legacy Commits
Jayden Maiava is USC’s most important player this season and a Heisman Tropjhy candidate. He is expected to have a big season. But here’s the question: Will he still have games like he did vs. Nebraska, Oregon and TCU? Those were wildly inconsistent performances, to say the least. Does it matter USC lost Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane or are wide receivers simply a spot … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Most Valuable Player Must Also Be Most Consistent
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Let’s look at the potential strengths and weaknesses of the USC football team: PRIMARY STRENGTHS: The offense features a Heisman Trophy contender and the usual array of star prospects at the skill prospects. The offensive line returns all five starters and has size and depth. In a reversal for recent USC teams, the defense will be led by its defensive line, which could solve last … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Good/Bad Of Football And Another Key Baseball Defection
