This is what a USC rally a looked like on Sept. 19, 1952, the day before the Trojans faced Washington State College (it wasn’t yet a university). The 12 p.m. event at Bovard Auditorium was highlighted by the debut of George Tirebiter II. And when I say highlighted, I’m not kidding. Unless you wanted to hear a speech from Coach Jess Hill, who was known … Continue reading The Saturday USC Column Supplement

As we like to say, if it’s Friday, it’s time for a USC notes column. Siemer was born in New Zealand and settled in Los Angeles in 1906 at the age of 32. He was commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce to paint a series of mural-size canvases to promote the area. USC was ranked No. 4 in the nation and 7-0 overall in 1975 … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I’ve seen 20-30 names already mentioned for the USC athletic director’s job in media reports. One candidate is Tennessee’s Danny White. But he makes $2.31 million a year to live in Knoxville. What would he need to make at USC? I know Carol Folt just wants it all to go away and hire an uncontroversial athletic director. But how much money will Folt (and Rick … Continue reading USC Notes: A Candidate To Take Seriously For A.D.