One thing that irritates me every year is the way some media hype up players in training camp and create the impression that the player will be vital to the team’s success. To be clear, I’m not criticizing the players. It’s not them. They want to contribute. It’s the overeager media, often with the encouragement of coaches or others inside the program, who go overboard. … Continue reading A USC Tradition Continues (Unfortunately)
USC is offering a hot dog and drink on Saturday for $10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Coliseum in an effort to get fans into the stadium early against Michigan State. You would think the Trojans are hosting Ohio State this week, not a 17-point underdog. No specifics but obviously the older fans want less DJ. And I haven’t spoken to a student who thinks … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Alani Noa remains the starting right guard on this week’s depth chart while freshman Marcelles Williams starts again at cornerback. DJ Harvey has moved up to second-string corner now that Chasen Johnson is out. With Kamari Ramsey now at nickelback, Christian Pierce will start at safety. Waymond Jordan remains the starting tailback. Continue reading USC Notes: Who Starts Vs. Michigan State?
Unsurprisingly, USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn said Wednesday he had not been contacted by UCLA. It’s too early for coaches to be contacted. “We’ve got a lot of stuff on defense that we’ve got to clean up and improve on,” Lynn said. “So that’s where all my focus is.” Lynn is right. His defense ranks 14th in total defense in the Big Ten (319 yards) … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: These Stats Might Surprise You
Ken Matsuda, a towering figure within the USC track and field program for 18 seasons, has died. He was 90. Matsuda was an influential assistant for track coach Vern Wolfe from 1966-84 and part of five NCAA championship teams. He coached the USC sprint relay teams to nine NCAA titles and 10 conference championships. He was synonymous with USC track and made a huge impact … Continue reading A USC Legend Passes Away
UCLA interim coach Tim Skipper said the school has parted ways with defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe. If you read yesterday’s Morning Buzz, I wrote Skipper was taking over the defense. It makes sense because defense is his area of expertise. Carroll makes an estimated $15 million a year with the Raiders and just turned 74. Does he really need to go to Saudi Arabia for … Continue reading USC Notes: What Was Caesar Thinking?
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