USC Buzz: It’s Selection Sunday (For One Team)

It’s Selection Sunday, otherwise known as a day off for Eric Musselman and his players. But the women’s basketball team will wait to see where they get sent. Guard Jazzy Davidson, who gothurt in the Big Ten Tournament, is OK and able to play. Will USC be able to win two games in the tournament? One game might be a tough ask depending on the … Continue reading USC Buzz: It’s Selection Sunday (For One Team)

USC Baseball Loses First Game Of Season

When it was announced USC would play a doubleheader today, that didn’t bode well for the Trojans’ undefeated season. After winning the first game, 2-0, the Trojans lost the second game, 2-1, with the late innings played in snow flurries. This was worse weather than Lincoln Riley ever endured in the Big Ten. USC’s 19-game winnng streak tied the longest in program history. The pitching … Continue reading USC Baseball Loses First Game Of Season

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

For the past four years, there has always been hype around the USC strength program from the fanboys and media. But there were some not-so-great marks at USC’s Pro Day. Linebacker Eric Gentry had only 13 reps of 225 pounds. Linebackers usually do at least 20 reps. Wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane did 11 reps in the bench. By comparison, Zacariah Branch did 20 reps at … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Peacock Botches Start Of USC Game

It wasn’t bad enough that Fox Sports 1 missed the first 10 minutes of the USC-UCLA game last weekend. This morning, Peacock was still showing its studio show nearly five minutes into the USC-Washington game at the Big Ten Tournament. Peacock! They eventually joined the game “in progress.” I’m not even sure why we need a studio show for a streaming network. Just show the … Continue reading Peacock Botches Start Of USC Game

USC Morning Buzz: An Early Start Has Drawback

I spoke to a coach yesterday who worked with Gary Patterson at TCU. One thing I asked is whether Patterson would have wanted such an early start to spring practices? “No way,” the coach said. “They are not giving him enough time to implement his defense and teach it in meetings before starting spring practices. He would have wanted more time.” That’s an interesting perspective … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Early Start Has Drawback