Here’s a stat I keep thinking about going into next year: USC lost only two fumbles in 2022. In 14 games. Does anyone think that will be replicated? USC might play better next season but it won’t be better from a turnover perspective. The Trojans recovered nine fumbles for a +7 Theoretically, USC could drop a game next season if it cannot match this margin. … Continue reading USC’s Turnovers Were A 2022 Marvel
Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports UCLA guard Jaylen Clark is out for the season with an Achilles’ injury. It’s sad news for Clark. But it also backs up what I wrote this morning regarding the media and who would report Clark’s injury. Goodman is a national college basketball reporter. He doesn’t care about the UCLA fanbase or if he might upset Mick Cronin with the … Continue reading A Story Unfolds As Predicted
I’m becoming more convinced Bronny James will end up at USC, especially after he scored 10 points in Sierra Canyon’s 80-61 loss to Notre Dame on Tuesday night. LeBron James tweeted Monday that Bronny was already better than some NBA players. Maybe Notre Dame guard Caleb Foster is the one who is ready. He had 28 points and will go to Duke next year. Foster … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Says USC Staff In Demand
Was anyone convinced by the comments of Lincoln Riley this morning regarding the USC defense? “We expect to be an extremely high-level defense here at USC,” he said. “No reason in the world why we can’t and why we won’t be. And we expect that that will happen and happen soon.” That’s all well-and-good. But what changes are being implemented to assure this? What is … Continue reading Should We Believe Lincoln Riley On USC Defense?
Lincoln Riley spoke after USC’s second spring practice today and promised a significantly improved defense. “We expect to be an extremely high-level defense here at USC,” he said. “No reason in the world why we can’t and why we won’t be. And we expect that that will happen and happen soon.” “Malachi hasn’t had maybe the most ideal start in terms of having shoulder surgery … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Expects High-Level Defense
USC’s been overdue for a scandal. Never fear. Sales have been suspended for a new book by USC oncologist David Agus after the L.A. Times found 95 instances of plagiarism. Agus is well-known because he is a contributor to CBS News and founding director and CEO of USC’s Ellison Institute in Santa Monica. It's parents' weekend at USC and @danijackel_ is getting them educated on … Continue reading USC Notes: Been Overdue For A Scandal
