USC Removes Rufus Von Kleinsmid Name From VKC Building

USC president Carol Folt announced the executive committee of the Board of Trustees voted for the immediate removal of former president Rufus Von Kleinsmid’s name from the VKC building on campus. Students and faculty have pushed for this for several years. “He expanded research, academic programs, and curriculum in international relations,” Folt said. “But, he was also an active supporter of eugenics and his writings … Continue reading USC Removes Rufus Von Kleinsmid Name From VKC Building

Former USC Baseball Player Oscar Brown Dies

Oscar Brown, an outfielder on USC’s 1966 baseball team, died on June 3. He was 74. Brown was the younger brother of former USC All-American tailback Willie Brown, who died in 2018. Another brother, Ollie Brown, spent 13 years playing major-league baseball. Oscar Brown spent one season at USC when the Atlanta Braves selected him in the first round of the secondary draft in 1966. … Continue reading Former USC Baseball Player Oscar Brown Dies

Morning Buzz: USC Needs More Big Moments

I think the news of Reggie Bush being welcomed back to USC demonstrated something important. Forget about whether you agree or disagree with the decision, it created a moment of joy for many fans and reminded them what has been missing for too long from the program. Days like yesterday were commonplace in the Pete Carroll era. But when was the last time you saw … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Needs More Big Moments

What About Reggie Bush’s Retired Jersey?

What about Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy and retired No. 5 jersey? “I recognize that we don’t have all the answers associated with how we’re going to recognize Reggie, how we’ll reintroduce things from the Heisman Trophy to retired numbers to all those different things,” USC athletic director Mike Bohn said. “We will certainly get to that, and we certainly understand how important that is, but … Continue reading What About Reggie Bush’s Retired Jersey?