When you first think of USC– what do you think of? Football of course– thanks to Pete Carroll and the football team! But… basketball? Well– you better start thinking about USC as a basketball powerhouse, because they are in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16! They play North Carolina this Friday– should be one exciting game! Go Trojans! 😀 Everyone had these expectations of the team for next year— but hey, why put off what you Read more…
I was looking online, and this article caught my attention. The NCAA will be reviewing the characteristics and statistics of athletes coming into universities— specifically, their academics. Student-athletes are first students– so this makes sense. But to me, the NCAA needs to be balanced. They need to address the sports and athletes that need to improve their academics, but also realize that the majority of athletes are good students as well as good athletes. 🙂 Read more…
I have noticed several things when talking to guys that seems to get their attention– and ladies, I say this with a word of caution! 🙂 Be careful with this!! 🙂 If a woman tells a guy that she can cook, likes football (when I say football, I mean REAL football :)), works out, and…. knows and WATCHES Stargate? I have many favorite shows that I have gotten hooked on (thanks to my friends on Read more…
Okay, the latest news that has come out from the latest drug scandal is that the DA will release the names of every athlete that has bought drugs, particularly HGH (human growth hormone). In the news, there have been many well-known athletes that have been linked to these “clinics” in Florida, including Jose Canseco and Gary Matthews, Jr. Both are established players in baseball– but there is a difference. Canseco has admitted to using steroids Read more…
You know what they say about how you are what you eat– well, that can apply to fashion as well! You are what you wear!!! You can spot a public relations professional anywhere– just based on what they wear. One of the great things about USC is that they bring in senior level management in the public relations field as guest speakers. I have been very impressed by those that have spoken in my classes. Read more…