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
Makai Lemon ran the 40-yard dash between 4.48-4.53 seconds today at USC’s Pro Day according to Dane Brugler. The discrepancy is normal because NFL scouts always hand-time the 40 and then they will get together and choose a time in that range that is the most popular. The time is considered solid and doesn’t hurt Lemon because he is not known as a speed guy. Continue reading USC Notes: Makai Lemon Update
USC holds its Pro Day today. Makai Lemon is expected to run the 40-yard dash, which he did not do at the NFL combine. Eric Gentry will participate in drills, which he did not do at the NFL combine. Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Pro Day Features Anticipated Workouts
Eric Musselman said he did not expect USC to play in the NIT. “I would assume we’re not going to play,” Musselman said. Musselman also said he can’t wait to get started on next year. That’s another way of saying you’ve had enough of the current team. Well, that’s on Musselman. He recruited them. He paid them. He coached them. Alijah Arenas didn’t even play … Continue reading USC Will Not Play In NIT After Loss To Washington
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
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
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