That is true BUT when you have Cynthia Cooper, Lisa Leslie, Cheryl Miller and Tina Thompson as alums, you aren't exactly starting from scratch legacy wise. Its a program with a rich history and strong legacy will living legends that are still active around the game. Not quite the same as Texas Tech, Oregon or Washington. Reviving a program isn't quite the same as jump starting one from scratch.
Established to me means consistent success within the last decade, minimum. Yes, USC was dominant at times BUT you're listing players who were part of the program decades ago (which is missing the McGee sisters). The program has been treated like an afterthought until recently.
in Iowa's case Coach Bluder had been to an Elite 8 a couple years prior to Clark joining the team. She has had Gustafson as a NPOY.
And it's too early to say whether USC has established anything after one season. I would love it, but you're annointing a team that still have to prove themselves. They're young and have a head coach several on this board are skeptical of. For all we know they could be a one-hit-wonder.
Again, I would LOVE to see USC regain it's prominence. At the same time, with the reality of the NCAAW landscape, anything can bloody happen. It's not a sure thing.
