Jude Ocañas

USC ‘26 - Journalism | Executive Producer for @thetalkoftroy | @AnnenbergMedia | @SportingTrib | @InfanityTV | @conejo_oaks

[Jude Ocañas @judocanas]

I have just concluded my first season covering #USC Football for The @SportingTrib. The season has been four months of been learning and testing new waters.

It has taken me from the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena to the cold breeze of Minnesota, covering a Top-25 upset by the Gophers.

With the culmination of the 2024 season, I wanted to share my ten favorite bylines for the Tribune. Thank you to @ArashMarkazi for the opportunity.

[Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻‍💻 @SGVNSports]

Rui Hachimura went for $14 mil a year. Smart for $7, Kennard for $6 and Hayes $6.

All those are bargain deals and the team with the most money going into free agency couldn’t retain one of them.

Lakers meanwhile, do not have one contract on a bargain deal.

[Kapa Web3 @kapa5]

A fun way to end it." — Clayton Kershaw 🗣️
​Although he didn’t see the mound in the WBC, Kersh finishes his journey surrounded by the next generation of stars as Team USA moves toward the semis. 🇺🇸
​223 Wins. 3,052 Strikeouts. A lifetime spent in Dodger Blue. Baseball won't be the same without that signature delivery. 🧢💎

[Jude Ocañas @judocanas]

Genuinely surprised how many people are hating on the Diggs being cut before the season ends. Respectfully, he was just taking up space.

Eberflus and Murray will be gone, just be patient.

[Jon Machota @jonmachota]

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer on releasing CB Trevon Diggs: “It was really a culmination of multiple factors, performance and other elements. He’s been an incredible player for this organization. I truly do like Trevon a lot. I wish him nothing but the best. I’m excited to see where he lands and watch him continue his career.”

Schottenheimer said Diggs asked him to stay in the Washington D.C. area after last week’s game. Schottenheimer declined. Diggs stayed. Schottenheimer said other players asked the same and were told the same.

“It was one of many factors. It was not the only factor. I’m not the Grinch that stole Christmas. I love Christmas. I love my family. But at the end of the day, we have a protocol that we go through and the process was not followed. … We go up as a team and we come back as a team. He decided to make a different decision.”

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Can’t wait to watch a sophomore Tanook Hines next season. TCU secondary has had no answers for him all night long. #AlamoBowl

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This late season tape from Willis is going to earn him more money at the negotiation table.

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

Watching Malik Willis tonight is a spiritual experience

[Jude Ocañas @judocanas]

@SBranco8 @nflrums And for both it was because of there god awful defenses

[Dez Bryant @DezBryant]

88’s💙⭐️

[Jude Ocañas @judocanas]

This was a fun night cap to the slate. CB looked like vintage UNC times. Blazers have promising young depth.

[NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA]

CALEB LOVE TORCHED THE WARRIORS 🔥

26 POINTS AND C-LOVE IS LOOKING RIGHT AT HOME IN THE LEAGUE 👀

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Brilliant performances, even better games. Amazon has secured a day of the week in sports. Golden age is upon…

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I understand the weather in this game, but #Iowa needs a long snapper change. Two terrible snaps that has now cost Iowa points.

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@KaseyKazliner Update?

[Dallas Texas TV @DallasTexasTV]

THIS HIT 🤯

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Get rid of ties in the NFL. Let them play until one is victorious.

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OH MY GOOOD DAKKK

[USC Football News @USCFootballNews]

Lincoln Riley is deploying two tight ends regularly to power run game
https://t.co/p4DmjCsmgn

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@CollegeFBonX On the road at ASU

[Su’a Kristopher Cravens @SuaKCravens]

Just finished watching the film. Here are my updated grades

QBs - A
RBs - A
WRs - A-
TEs - B
OL - A
DL - B+
LBs - B+
DBs - D+

OLine kept Maiava clean and SC honestly could’ve ran for another 100 yards if they really wanted to. I didn’t expect them to be that successful against a Top10 defense against the run, but I guess that’s why you don’t come to any conclusions after the first few weeks of a season lol. All jokes aside my biggest concern is the CBs pre snap and when the ball is in the air. If the Trojans don’t get that group some support and make the changes they need then it’s gonna cost USC some games down the line. Looking forward to this Big Noon Kickoff TRAP GAME now that Illinois lost last week smh #FightOn✌🏽 #B10Football

[Jude Ocañas @judocanas]

No. 21 USC vs No. 23 Illinois, 9 a.m. PST next Saturday, set your clocks.

[On3 @On3]

BREAKING: College Football AP Poll🚨

https://t.co/j8PTlDkcdS

[Jude Ocañas @judocanas]

Welcome to USC. Sports is priority in dollar bills, but not in student minds.

[Jack Mac @JackMac]

USC’s student section is a disaster.

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That should be PI, no question. #OklahomaSooners #auburnfootball