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USC Morning Buzz: Several Defensive Questions Heading Into Season

Here are some questions I have about USC’s defense going into the season: The back seven is the weak spot where one linebacker position and the entire secondary have question marks. Is there a go-to cornerback? A standout at safety? Does USC have two linebackers who can disrupt a game? USC guard Alijah Arenas won the athletic dept.’s Tommy Award for Overcoming Adversity. On coming … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Several Defensive Questions Heading Into Season

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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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USC Wins NCAA Water Polo National Title

USC defeated Cal, 10-9, to win the NCAA national title tonight at UC San Diego. Goalie Anna Reed was fantastic for the Trojans and made a multitude of saves through the game, including in the fourth quarter when USC’s offense went stagnant. She finished with 10 saves. “She’s incredible,” USC coach Casey Moon said. “She plays like she’s 7-feet tall. She made four or five … Continue reading USC Wins NCAA Water Polo National Title

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USC Saturday Buzz: NFL Draft An Indictment Of Lincoln Riley

Makai Lemon, Romello Height, Zacariah Branch, Ja’Kobi Lane and Emmanuel Pregnon were all selected in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft. Lincoln Riley had all these players in 2024 and went 7-6 at USC. Talk about an indictment of his coaching. Seven wins. Branch and especially Height also got noticeably better after leaving USC. USC won’t want to promote that five of its … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: NFL Draft An Indictment Of Lincoln Riley

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

Six players drafted last night were five-star prospects in high school according to the 247 rankings. And 12 were four-star prospects while 14 were three-star recruits. It’s important to remember that only about 1 percent of high school prospects are five-stars, so there should be fewer drafted each year. Lynn Swann was highly visible at the draft in Pittsburgh (naturally), where he remains popular. But … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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