USC Morning Buzz: Monday Notes

Former USC water polo coach Jovan Vavic has sold his in Palos Verdes. Vavic listed the home for $2.49 million. The USC women’s water polo team defeated Stanford, 9-8, in triple overtime Sunday to win the MPSF championship. Lynn Swann was actually at Cromwell Field on Sunday for the annual USC-UCLA dual meet. USC and UCLA split the annuel dual meet in track and field. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Monday Notes

Picture Of The Day

I ran a photo Friday of basketball great John Havlicek playing USC in the 1961 Los Angeles Basketball Classic at the Sports Arena. In the picture below another basketball legend, Jerry West of West Virginia guards UCLA’s John Green in the 1959 Los Angeles Basketball Classic. USC did not play West Virginia, losing to Cal in the semifinals. West Virginia beat UCLA, 87-73, on Dec. … Continue reading Picture Of The Day

USC Notes: Porter Gustin Regrets Playing Through Pain

USC defensive end Porter Gustin did not get drafted, which was not surprising given his injuries and then late controversy over an NFL combine PED test. But here is what he said on Instagram Here is an example: Gustin had toe surgery after the Stanford game, didn’t practice all week and then played against Texas. That caused a problem with a screw in his toe … Continue reading USC Notes: Porter Gustin Regrets Playing Through Pain

Saturday Night Notes: Chris Brown And Elias Ricks Edition

USC offensive guard Chris Brown signed a free-agent contract with the Chargers. Center Toa Lobendahn signed with the Jets. Usually, a top prospect transfers to Mater Dei instead of leaving. But cornerback Elias Ricks said he is leaving so he can graduate early at the end of 2019 and enroll in college next January. Ricks, rated the nation’s No. 1 cornerback, is going to play … Continue reading Saturday Night Notes: Chris Brown And Elias Ricks Edition