Malik Brooks, the three-star defensive tackle from Pius X who committed to USC, also held offers from Alabama, Notre Dame and Georgia. So with all the attention why is he a three-star? Do colleges see him as a player they can potentially develop? He was the co-MVP defensive player of the Angelus League, so high school coaches saw him as an impact player. With USC … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Lot Of Attention On Stars
USC defeats Kansas State, 67-61, to reach the Elite Eight. Trojans play UConn on Monday at 6 p.m. PT. Freshmen Kennedy Smith (19 points) and Avery Howell (18 points) led the Trojans. Malik Brooks, a three-star defensive tackle from Pius X High School in Downey, committed to USC. USC baseball trailed Indiana, 12-3, and then scored 10 straight runs to defeat the Hoosiers, 13-12. Continue reading USC Notes: A Three-Star Saturday Commit
Yesterday I mentioned that no “special event” had been announced for former players during spring practice, which was promised when the spring game was canceled. Well lo and behold, USC suddenly announced that former players are invited to football practice on April 12. “A practice is the special event?, ” a former player said. “So special. Attending ANY practice was something usually encouraged (pre-Riley) with … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Not-So Special Event
USC coach Lincoln Riley gave his reasons for not doing a spring game on Thursday. “The biggest thing for us is the spring game is for the fans and the spring game is a chance to get guys out in in front of a stadium,” Riley said. “The negative to the spring game is it now is being broadcast all over the place so nobody … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC took a commitment yesterday from offensive tackle Chase Deniz of Cathedral Catholic in San Diego. He didn’t even have any stars yet from Rivals and his only offers were from Sacramento State, Nevada and Fresno State before USC offered him Wednesday. Of course, Rivals suddenly awarded him three stars AFTER the commitment. Was this Chad Bowden’s decision or did Lincoln Riley play a part? … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Or San Diego State About To Be Proven Right/Wrong
JuJu Watkins was named the U.S. Basketball Writers’ Assn. Player of the Year today. I don’t think I agree with ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo in the clip below that assumes Watkins will redshirt next season. I think it’s too soon to know. She mentions that Paige Bueckers of UConn took a year off. But people respond differently and recovery times are not always the same. … Continue reading When Will JuJu Watkins Return?
