Last weekend I floated the idea that USC save its ace, Mason Edwards, for the UCLA game at the Big Ten Tournament. Well, today USC coach Andy Stankiewicz said he will start No. 2 pitcher Grant Govel tomorrow against Texas State and save Edwards for the big game Saturday against host Texas A&M. Some might view its as a risk but if USC beats Texas … Continue reading Andy Stankiewicz Makes Big Rotation Change For USC At Regionals
If you want further proof of how ridiculous it is for USC to play a 12 p.m. game on August 29th, here is something to ponder: Since 2019, USC has played only one early season home game before 3 p.m. That game was also against San Jose State (of course) in 2021 at 2 p.m. It was 85 degrees at kick off. Remember the 2022 … Continue reading Morning Buzz: History Suggests USC Opener Could Be Unforgettable
The kickoff times for USC’s games during Week 0-3 will be released around 12 p.m. today. The suspense must be killing everyone who needs to know when USC plays San Jose State, Louisiana and Rutgers. The Week 1 kickoff time vs. Fresno State has already been announced (6 p.m.). Is this the worst opening four-game stretch in USC history? Not if you judge by how … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Kickoff Times Announced Today
Since it is Memorial Day, here are a few USC related stories: Foy Draper is best known for winning a gold medal on the historic 1936 Olympics relay team and being a world-record holder in the 100-yard dash. But he also gave his life for his country. Draper and two crew members died on Jan. 4, 1943 while he piloted an A-20 twin-engine attack bomber … Continue reading Let’s Remember Some Trojans On Memorial Day
USC baseball is going to Texas A&M for the NCAA Tournament. The other teams in the regional are Texas State and Lamar. USC will play Texas State on Friday night at 6 p.m. PT on the dreaded ESPN+. USC didn’t really come close to hosting a regional. The fact the Trojans had only one Quad 1 win was a problem. If USC advances out of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Trojans Off To Texas A&M
One of the nice things USC did over the years was let the Los Angeles City Section host the Open and Division 1 baseball playoff semifinals at Dedeaux Field for a reasonable price. But then Dedeaux Field got torn down and the City Section had move elsewhere. Even though the new Dedeaux Field opened this year, the baseball playoffs did not return. That’s a shame. … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Another Tradition Disappears
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