USC Morning Buzz: If You Can’t Compete, Just Expand

A 24-team College Football Playoff. A 76-team NCAA Tournament. It sounds like two guys who haven’t been able to make post-season at USC (Lincoln Riley, Eric Musselman) are coming up with the latest expansions plans, which you just know USC would support unconditionally. It’s all about making more money and making it easier to participate in the playoffs. Why compete when you just expand? It’s … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: If You Can’t Compete, Just Expand

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HISTORY

The MIP (Most Interesting President)

In Friday’s column, I recounted the time USC President John Hubbard went and ate dinner at a dorm with the students. So I thought this is a good time to mention how colorful a life he lived, according to his memoir. Continue reading The MIP (Most Interesting President)

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FOOTBALL

USC Morning Buzz: Overhyping Players Always A Danger

Former USC linebacker Tackett Curtis is now at Central Florida and playing for former USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. If you went back and read some of the stuff written about Curtis when he first arrived at USC, it would be a great lesson in how some people overhype players before they even get a chance to properly adjust to college. It’s actually happening again … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Overhyping Players Always A Danger

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BASKETBALL

Alijah Arenas Changes Mind, Will Return To USC

The whole Alijah Arenas situation has become so sloppy. He hasn’t made any public announcements, entered his name in the NBA Draft and now has suddenly withdrawn it. Arenas returning to USC will be cheered in many quarters. But I will stand by what I said earlier today. He took 13 shots a game last season (too many); shot 34 percent from the field and … Continue reading Alijah Arenas Changes Mind, Will Return To USC

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BASKETBALL

Alijah Arenas Declares For NBA Draft

The NBA released its list of its of underclassmen who have declared for the NBA Draft and Alijah Arenas was on the list. Not exactly a surprise but I find it kind of classless to enter the draft without even a statement for the USC fans or a word of appreciation for the basketball program that supported you. Does this affect USC’s Top 25 ranking … Continue reading Alijah Arenas Declares For NBA Draft

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FOOTBALL

USC Morning Buzz: Back To Grind For Trojans

The goal for the No. 19-ranked USC baseball team is to host a regional. The good news is USC’s RPI is No. 9 in the nation. The bad news is USC is 0-8 against Quad 1 teams and its best victory is against UC Santa Barbara (RPI 36). Its next-best wins are over No. 65 Purdue. USC has a big series against Oregon coming up … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Back To Grind For Trojans

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