USC is bringing back the Salute to Troy football event, which was discontinued after 2018 because of lack of interest. In a twist, it will be held June 18 instead of the week before the season-opener, probably to capitalize on the interest in Lincoln Riley. The event will be held at Cromwell Field. Details will be announced next week, but it will include players, coaches, … Continue reading USC Brings Back Salute To Troy (And Wants To Yell About It)

The over/under for USC is 9.5 wins, according to BetOnline. Last year, the over/under was 9 victories. Lincoln Riley is only worth half a victory? Here’s the complete list of win totals for Power 5 schools: WIN TOTALS 2022 Regular Season Wins – Alabama Crimson Tide         Over/Under                                 10½ Note: They opened at 11½ in 2021. 2022 Regular Season Wins – Arizona Wildcats     Over/Under                                 2½ Note: … Continue reading USC Over/Under Season Win Total

Some things I wasn’t able to squeeze into Friday’s column: In 1956, you could buy a Trojans jacket at the Trojan shop. Note the sign in back, the “Trojane Shop” for women’s sportswear. I ran a picture of Life magazine covers with USC athletes Friday. Here are the four covers as they actually looked: USC All-American Ralph Vaughn The USC-Hollywood pipeline from the mid-1920’s to … Continue reading The USC Sunday Supplement

Sinjun Astani, a defensive lineman from San Jose State, has transferred to USC. He played one game last season and had one tackle. In 2020, he played in five games and had a QB hurry. Astani played at Loyola High School. I’m curious if he is related to Beverly Hills-based developer Sonny Astani, who donated $17 million to USC in 2007 and has his name … Continue reading USC Adds A Defensive Lineman