Hospitality, Galen Center Style!

The USC baseball alumni game was Saturday at Dedeaux Field. Among those in attendance were Don Buford, Jeff Cirillo, Bret Boone, Morgan Ensberg and Seth Etherton, who is also USC’s pitching coach. Here’s a funny aside: The alumni had food and refreshments in the dugout during the game and then were invited to a reception at the Galen Center, where USC played Washington in basketball. … Continue reading Hospitality, Galen Center Style!

USC Morning Buzz: Another Legacy In The Works

Knox Kiffin, the son of Lane Kiffin, posted some video of himself at quarterback. His sister goes to Mater Dei. So will Knox become a Monarch where he can join Cole Leinart? Here’s the question, as usual: Will he be held back like most prep quarterbacks? Knox won’t have to worry about exceeding his father, who was a career backup at Fresno State and quit … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Legacy In The Works

Is USC Playing Arizona At Coliseum Today?

I’d say the crowd at the Coliseum today looks like a garden-variety USC game. Maybe even a little better. Let’s see if it’s a real crowd count or the same as a USC game (announced crowd). There’s probably more defense on display today than at a Pac-12 game. A battle under the lights in Los Angeles! The #BuschLightClash at the Coliseum is green! pic.twitter.com/JRaEOYeaR0 — … Continue reading Is USC Playing Arizona At Coliseum Today?

USC Sunday Buzz: Duce Robinson On Campus

Five-star tight end Duce Robinson was at USC last night but it wasn’t for football. Robinson was taking batting practice at Dedeaux Field for Sunday’s Area Code Select game at Dodger Stadium at 12 p.m. He’s in no hurry to make a college decision and seems likely to sign a pro baseball contract if he gets drafted high enough, and play both sports. The main … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Duce Robinson On Campus

USC Saturday Column Supplement

I could look at photos of the 1970 USC team all day just for the facemasks. Tailback Clarence Davis is sporting the U-bar. I don’t know what to call this facemark Bob Chandler is wearing but Terry Bradshaw and Bob Griese made it popular. USC linebacker Greg Slough has another favorite facemask that was also worn by Packers tailback MacArthur Lane. Slough gets bonus points … Continue reading USC Saturday Column Supplement