Extra Innings: MLB’s Wild Card Game is problematic
In one of my first Daily Trojan columns I voiced why MLB has the unique ability to determine which 10 clubs should be playing in the postseason.
Soccer looks to come back after first loss
After falling to Stanford, the Trojans will play the Wildcats and Sun Devils.
Football dials in on pass rush, player development
The Trojans’ bye week grants them plenty of time to iron out shortcomings.
Poe’s Perspective: Mahomes is the next All-Star quarterback
All that being said, I don’t think I’m biased when I say that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is going to be the best quarterback in the NFL in the next five years.
The Bottom Line: Pro sports should redo its playoff systems
The New York Yankees, who finished the season with 100 wins and the third best record in baseball, shouldn’t be put into a place where they face a must-win Wild Card Game to make it into the playoffs.
Volleyball returns home after series of road games
The Women of Troy will play in two Pac-12 matchups at Galen Center.
Football aims to develop its defense during the bye week
The Trojans take the time to reset and get healthy in their week off before Colorado.
Baseball’s recruits make national rankings
USC’s 2018 recruiting class is the highest ranked of the West Coast teams.
Zach D’Sa reflects on growth with team
The only senior has grown significantly over his time playing for the Trojans.
The Point After: Pac-12 continues to lose on and off the football field
In a year where other Pac-12 playoff hopefuls such as Washington and USC have also fallen short to elite talent in nationally broadcasted games, it is an especially disappointing result for the “conference of champions.”