Remember in the spring and during the summer when we got the usual breathless reports on the improved strength and conditioning of the players? So after three games, does USC look like it is a lot stronger than the non-Power 4 schools it played? Has USC dominated the line of scrimmage this season? Does it look significantly different than a year ago? Does the veteran … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is USC Stronger Than Ever?
When Eric Musselman got hired, I wrote he had a volatile personality. When USC took Chad Baker-Mazara last year, I wrote he had a repuation in college basketball circles for being a handful. It was even summed up by Baker-Mazara 15 months ago. “You put crazy and crazy together, and it might just work,” Baker-Mazara said about his relationship with Musselman. More likely, it would … Continue reading The Eric Musselman-Chad Baker-Mazara Saga Should Surprise No One
QUARTERBACK This was the Jayden Maiava we knew was still out there despite the offseason glazing. Now, will there be poor decisions in the marquee games or was this an aberration? Grade: C+ RUNNING BACKS A USC back finally broke 100 yards in a game this season but the running game still doesn’t look like last year. Grade: C WIDE RECEIVERS USCs top four pass … Continue reading USC-Louisiana Report Card
Chad Baker-Mazara claims Eric Musselman “launched into a profanity-laced, racially-charged post-game locker room tirade” against him last season, according to a lawsuit obtained by the California Post. Baker-Mazara is suing for breach of contract, conversion and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, among other charges. In the lawsuit, Baker-Mazara said Musselman unleashed a tirade following USC’s loss to Nebraska on Feb. 28. The day after … Continue reading Chad Baker-Mazara Files Lawsuit Accusing Eric Musselman Of Angry Tirade
Is Terrell Anderson, the transfer from North Carolina State, going to play wide receiver soon? He has yet to catch a pass. That puts him in the same company as defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart in terms of contribution. Wide receiver Tanook Hines did not catch a pass in the last game and may not have played. He came back from injury vs. Fresno State. So … Continue reading USC Notes: Trojans Still Waiting For Players
Louisiana rushed for 146 yards, which is more yards against USC than San Jose State and Fresno State combined for in the first two games. Louisiana also finished with 358 total yards and averaged 6.9 yards per play. That’s a warning for Gary Patterson although some will merely attribute it to the reserves playing. Do those same people point out USC rushed for 84 of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Warning Sign From Louisiana Game
