Media days are almost always uneventful. Today was no exception. And like clockwork the little minions who cover USC as part of the fanboy media were beating the drums like dutiful cheerleaders about how confident the Trojans and Lincoln Riley were today. Have you ever seen a team that wasn’t optimistic at media day? But even columnist Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joined the party. … Continue reading Every One Loves Big Ten Media Day
Lincoln Riley spoke at Big Ten media day and — big surprise — Notre Dame was a prime topic. “Nothing’s changed from my vantage point. We want to play the game. I want to play the game. We would be playing the game had some things come true that were said. And so hopefully we get to that point.” So Riley’s lips are moving but … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Big Ten Media Day Highlights (Lowlights)
USC pitcher Grant Govel has decided to return for his junior season after being drafted in the 16th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates. I didn’t expect Govel to turn pro but if he had, USC would have been in a dire position. As it is, the Trojans have still suffered severe losses in the transfer portal and still might not be good next season. With … Continue reading USC Pitcher Grant Govel Returns For Junior Season
The new EA Sports college football game features Sir Lincoln of Riley and it’s pretty realistic as they captured him using profanity. He’s either saying something vulgar or “Cancel the Notre Dame series!” It’s hard to tell. Continue reading A Realistic Portrayal Of Lincoln Riley
USC picked to finish fourth in the annual Big Ten media poll conducted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The poll has only picked the correct champion four of the past 15 years. As for USC, it’s a nice safe space. Not expected to be in the top three but better than the struggling blue bloods with new coaches (Michigan, Penn State). Here are the full … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Picked Fourth In Big Ten Media Poll
Do you believe in sports curses? In 1951, the Mayo football team won the the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. According to local legend, as the team celebrated on the way home in an open-top bus, drove right through a funeral procession without stopping or showing proper mourning respect. Folklore says an outraged local priest placed a curse on the team, declaring they would not win … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Sports Curse Gets Lifted
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