The photo above is from the 1982 USC-UCLA game. I always get a kick out of USC fans who name safeties who played 15 years ago as the greatest. Are they aware of Artimus Parker, who was an All-American in 1973? Parker intercepted 20 passes in his USC career. No player in the history of USC has intercepted more passes. And he did it in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
For the first time since USC started school, there was a student demonstration. There was some question over how a demonstration would look with the new security measures and checkpoints to get on campus and I’m sure Carol Folt and Co. were nervous. Here are some photos. Note USC security prevented any protests near Tommy Trojan and Alumni Park was sealed shut. Continue reading USC Has First Protest Of School Year
A lot of USC fans have expressed confidence in beating Michigan since the Wolverines lost to Texas, 31-12, last weekend. But don’t count Lincoln Riley in that group. Riley said Thursday morning that the game “was quite a bit closer than the scoreboard indicated.” So he’s trying to lower expectations ahead of the trip to Ann Arbor. One question for Michigan is whether Jack Tuttle, … Continue reading Lincon Riley Plays Expectations Game
The Pac-12 announced the addition of Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State and Colorado State starting in 2026. The Pac-12 wants to add at least two more schools. UNLV could be next to join. Schools leaving the Mountain West must pay a $17 million exit fee and $10-12 million more in penalty fees attached to the MWC scheduling alliance. No. 1-ranked Pitt defeated USC, … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Comeback For Pac-12
A lot of former Trojans were honored today by the California High School Football Hall of Fame, which is located at the Rose Bowl. Shaun Cody, Matt Grootegoed, Rey Maualuga, Daylon McCutcheon and Dennis Thurman were selected as players. Former USC tailback Steve Grady and former USC defensive back Bruce Rollinson were selected as coaches. Full list of players and coaches below: Mike Alberghini, Grant … Continue reading Seven Former USC Players Selected For Hall Of Fame
USC recruiting is on an upswing, especially with defensive line prospects. But if USC is smart, it would try to flip cornerback Dijon Lee, a four-star cornerback at Mission Viejo who committed to Alabama. Lee is the best cornerback in Southern California and one of the best in the nation. He should be a natural target down at Mission Viejo. If I’m USC, I’m trying … Continue reading Here’s Who USC Should Go After
