England fans and their media are demanding Thomas Tuchel be fired after losing to Argentina, 2-1, today at the World Cup. They didn’t like strategy or substitutions. Imagine if Sir Lincoln of Riley faced this scrutiny instead of four-plus years of indifference from the USC supporters. He wouldn’t have made it past Year 2. Continue reading Sir Lincoln Of Riley Doesn’t Face This Scrutiny
Here are two questions as USC heads toward the season: No. 1: Can Lincoln Riley survive? With a huge 10-year contract and buyout, Lincoln Riley’s been pretty safe even amid the general disappointment of his first four seasons. But as Riley enters Year 5, there is a feeling USC’s administration might be willing to make a move if he doesn’t advance to the playoffs. Patience is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Questions Entering The Season
USC and Nike have extended their long-time partnership for 10 years. Too bad USC couldn’t extend its long-time partnership with Notre Dame so easily. Continue reading USC Item Of The Day
The hits just keep coming for USC baseball. Former Hawaii pitcher Brody Martin–Grudzielanek has committed to Oregon. It was thought USC might land him because his brother played at USC and because the Trojans recently hired Hawaii pitching coach Keith Zuniga. It also appears Oregon found some NIL for baseball because it now has nine transfers committed, including USC first baseman Adrian Lopez. A few … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Hits Keep Coming For Baseball
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USC’s entire offensive line returns intact led by left tackle Elijah Paige, who is a three-year starter. That has led some to say the offensive line is a USC strength. But they didn’t always shine last season and I have doubts about the unit despite its experience, especially since the offensive line has been an Achilles’ heel for the Trojans during the entire Riley Era. … Continue reading Is USC’s Offensive Line A Strength Or Not?
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USC pitcher Grant Govel was drafted in the 16th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates, but what does that mean exactly? Being drafted in the 16th round is not great. Any bonus the Pirates pay Govel over $150,000 counts against the Pirates’ overall draft bonus pool that it is allowed to pay its draft picks. So let’s say they offer Govel a $1 million bonus. That … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Now This Would Really Be A Gut Punch For USC Baseball
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