USC v. UCLA

USC and UCLA baseball both must win three straight games to win their regionals. Here’s what UCLA coach John Savage, a former USC assistant, said about the challenge last night: “It’s like trying to hit a five-run home run. It’s been proven you can’t do that. We can’t get into that mode. We can’t win the tournament (Sunday).”

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USC Morning Buzz: Too Close For Comfort In Philadelphia?

Matt Barkley drew national attention after an Eagles practice this week when he said “he’s not taking my reps on the field,” referring to new quarterback Tim Tebow.  “He’s an arm we need for the team, with G.J. (Kinne) making the move to receiver.

“Tim’s just one of us. He’s trying to make the team just like we all are. It hasn’t effected my approach to how I feel the team thinks of me or how I’m going out to compete every day.”

I don’t think Barkley dislikes Tebow, he just wants to compete. Besides, shouldn’t he admire Tebow? Tebow won an AFC West title with Denver. He won two national titles at Florida. He won a Heisman Trophy. USC talked a great game about Barkley and those last two but they never came close to happening.

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Lucky Uniforms

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USC never wore these cardinal and gold jerseys before today. They were selected by starting Kyle Twomey. But Coach Dan Hubbs promised they would be worn again Sunday for luck.

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USC Post-Game Reaction

Tyler Gilbert (left), Coach Dan Hubbs (center) and catcher Garrett Stubbs (right) at post-game press conference.

Tyler Gilbert (left), Coach Dan Hubbs (center) and catcher Garrett Stubbs (right) at post-game press conference.

USC catcher Garrett Stubbs on Tyler Gilbert’s bases-loaded strikeout after entering the game with a 2-0 count.

“(Gilbert) was huge. He blew them away with his fast ball,” Stubbs said.

“I was very nervous,” Gilbert said.  “Yes, of course. (But) I think it helped me.”
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USC 12, UC Santa Barbara 3 (Final Score)

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AJ Ramirez drove in 3 runs, Garrett Stubbs went 3-4 with 2 RBI, Reggie Southall scored three runs and went 2-3.and Tyler Gilbert was huge in relief as the Trojans’ season lives another day following the 12-3 victory.

USC plays the loser of tonight’s Virginia/San Diego State game tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Lake Elsinore.

The Trojans break the game open on Timmy Robinson’s sacrifice fly and two-run doubles by Blake Lacey and AJ Ramirez. It’s 11-3 in the 9th inning. And Reggie Southall’s RBI single makes it 12-3.
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USC Rookies At Coliseum

NFL.COLISEUM.ROOKIESThe NFL Players’ Assn. has its annual Rookie Premiere gathering today at the Coliseum. Leonard Williams, Nelson Agholor and Javorius Allen are all there (and in this picture).

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USC Saturday Buzz: Andy Enfield Gets To Talk To TMZ

USC basketball coach Andy Enfield gets to conduct an awkward interview with TMZ where he’s asked for advice to land a “pretty girl” and says “you’ve got to be a good recruiter.” He then adds “L.A. is the best basketball city in the United States.” Maybe USC fans will see that next season.

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