If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former USC basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara has joined the Gigantes de Carolina-Canóvanas team of Puerto Rico’s BSN, the team announced. Former USC football player Uchenna Nwosu’s foundation donated $10,000 to St. Pius X-St. Matthias High School this week. Former USC women’s basketball player Kiki Iriafen has been named a WNBA All -Star for the second straight season. And now for some history: With the Major … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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An Update To My USC Basketball Suggestion

So yesterday I took Eric Musselman and USC to task about producing a non-conference schedule worthy of a team ranked in the preseason top 15. So I got this response from Dan Shell, who helps put on the Arcisure Classic Invitational in Coachella Valley that USC will play in this season. My response to Shell was that USC hasn’t wanted to tango since Andy Enfield … Continue reading An Update To My USC Basketball Suggestion

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USC Morning Buzz: Key Questions For Defense

There are things I am going to emphasize as the season draws closer that will need to be answered during the season for USC to be a playoff contender. For example: The defense’s back seven has questions, where one linebacker spot and the entire secondary have question marks. Is there a go-to cornerback? A standout at safety? Does USC have two linebackers who can disrupt … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Key Questions For Defense

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USC Notes: Will Basketball Produce A Schedule Worthy Of Its Ranking?

Since everyone is hyping USC men’s basketball for next season, here’s a radical thought: How about Eric Musselman create a non-conference schedule worthy of a top 15 program? So far, USC is scheduled to play two teams in Coachella Valley in Novemeber. The potential opponments are Arizona State, LSU, SMU, South Carolina and Utah State. UCLA just agreed to a new three-year seies with Duke. … Continue reading USC Notes: Will Basketball Produce A Schedule Worthy Of Its Ranking?

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Morning Buzz: What Is USC’s Biggest Trap Game?

Which USC game most-qualifies as a trap game? USC will host Washington. It travels to Penn State. It faces UCLA at the Rose Bowl. And few will mention it, but there is a trip to Wisconsin that could be dicey. So which game is the biggest trap game? USC five-star commit Honor Fa’alave Johnson of Cathedral Catholic will be at the big Edison summer passing … Continue reading Morning Buzz: What Is USC’s Biggest Trap Game?

USC Morning Buzz: Beware The Indifferent Leader

Was your heart broken by the USA last night at the World Cup? It was about as uninspiring an effort as could be possible, especially given the environment in Seattle. For me, a big problem is Christian Pulisic, who for some reason gets all the endorsement deals despite a demeanor that often comes across as aloof. He certainly did not act like it was the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Beware The Indifferent Leader