Remembering Ernie Zampese

As New Year’s Day beckons, I’ll highlight some Trojans we lost in 2022. Former USC halfback Ernie Zampese was better known as a successful NFL offensive coordinator. Zampese was a left halfback at USC in 1955-56 and made his mark despite playing with star tailbacks Jon Arnett and C.R. Roberts. In 1956, Zampese was third in rushing (500 yards), second in passing, third in scoring and third in total … Continue reading Remembering Ernie Zampese

Morning Buzz: Is A Motivated USC Team In Texas?

USC arrived in Texas and the big question is how motivated the Trojans will be for the game. Caleb Williams seems to want to play in the game, which is a good sign. It’s still hard to imagine USC will be as motivated as Tulane. “We want this game and this week to be reflective of the journey we’ve been on the last 12 months,” … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is A Motivated USC Team In Texas?