Eric Musselman’s Soft Schedule Announced

Eric Musselman’s first non-conferencce schedule is out and it looks a lot like something Andy Enfield would come up with. USC plays a lot of cupcakes including powehouses Idaho State, Texas-Arlington, San Jose State, Grambling, Montana State, Cal State Northridge and Southern. The best games are St. Mary’s, Cal and either Arizona State or New Mexico. Ho-hum. Let’s hope Musselman beefs the schedule up once … Continue reading Eric Musselman’s Soft Schedule Announced

USC Morning Buzz: The Big Ten’s Early Problem

I spoke to a USC coach on Sunday night about the new Big Ten Conference after two weeks. “It’s very, very early,” the coach said. “But there are a lot of teams with early issues on offense. That’s a difference from the Pac (12). You might not play the best or most physical team. (But) those teams always seemed like could score points. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Big Ten’s Early Problem

Sunday Buzz: USC-Utah State Analysis

I don’t want to say last night was glorified scrimmage but . . . last night was a glorified scrimmage. That’s not to say good things cannot be accomplished. It just means USC players were not exactly getting pushed against a clearly inferior opponent. Did we learn anything? No. 2 tailback Quinten Joyner had some flashes. Backup QB Jayden Maiava showed he would be comfortable … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC-Utah State Analysis