Every time someone transfers, there are USC fans who will say it doesn’t matter. I wasn’t championing Stephen Carr during spring practice like some but I did criticize the fact USC made Markese Stepp feel unwanted enough to transfer to Nebraska. People seem to think it’s fine if Vavae Malepeai and Keaontay Ingram are 1-2 and get the bulk of the playing time in 2021. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Needs To Be Special At Tailback
I wrote in my USC newsletter today that Carol Folt didn’t like the optics of a poorly run/funded women’s basketball program. And here’s what new coach Lindsay Gottlieb said a couple hours later: “We’ve all been waiting for the commitment from this president of this university and this AD to say these young women matter and the success of this program, so I’m excited to … Continue reading USC Women’s Basketball Fixed? Now Do Football
USC tailback Stephen Carr is going to enter the transfer portal, according to USCFootball.com. On one hand, this is interesting because the fanboys said Carr was the best tailback in spring practice. On the other hand, Carr has not been happy for several seasons and this highlights a bigger problem: Running backs are starting to realize this offense is not friendly to a running game. … Continue reading Report: Stephen Carr To Enter Transfer Portal
I didn’t expect to be contacted by a member of the Board of Trustees, through a third party, but the comments were interesting. One thing I didn’t mention was the trustee initially wanted to discuss some USC history and why there isn’t more things showcased on campus. Frankly, the historic displays on campus at Heritage Hall/McKay Center are almost all reserved for athletes/recruits to see … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Insider Wonders If USC Can Beat Superpowers?
The hiring of Lindsay Gottlieb as women’s basketball coach is a good reminder of something that is always true of USC: It always spends the money when it wants to. Mark Trakh was one of the lowest-paid coaches in the Pac-12 at around $325,000. Gottlieb should easily make more than $1 million per year. She might make a million more than Trakh. Plus her assistants … Continue reading Today Is A Reminder USC Always Has Money
USC has signed Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Lindsay Gottlieb, the former Cal coach, to a six-year contract as its new women’s basketball coach. Gottlieb had reportedly rebuffed USC initially before changing her mind. The fact she took the job means USC is paying a lot more than it has traditionally because of what NBA assistants make and she is now one of the highest-paid coaches … Continue reading USC Hires Lindsay Gottlieb
