Michael Norman, who won the 400 meters at the NCAA championships, is turning pro after two years at USC. There was some thought within the USC track program that Norman might come back for another year because he is on track to graduate in three years. But he is a hot commodity right now and will be a big name for the 2020 Olympics. Another … Continue reading USC Sprinter Michael Norman Turns Pro
USC winning a track championship is a good time to recall the time the unusual circumstances surrounding how the Trojans won the national championship in 1943. Just four athletes were sent to Northwestern for the meet and their, Dean Cromwell, did not even make the trip, perhaps because the Trojans were not considered contenders for the title. But Cliff Bourland and Jack Trout each scored … Continue reading How USC Won An NCAA Title With 4 Athletes And No Coach
So USC is about to steal safety Cameron Williams, who decommitted from Oregon on Sunday night. I asked a recruiting source at USC about the other six players from Southern California committed to the Ducks? “If we wanted them all, we’d get every single one,” he said. I’ve never doubted USC could get anyone it wanted from Southern California. I guess the real question is … Continue reading Recruiting Battles With Oregon Intensify
Safety Cameron Williams (Bakersfield High School), who is committed to Oregon, was at the USC Rising Stars camp today. From what I hear, he could decommit if USC wants him. Five-star cornerback Chris Steele of St. John Bosco was also there. Wide receiver Melquan Stovall of Serra in Gardena was among those to earn MVP honors. The big coaching name was Dan Mullen of Florida. … Continue reading Rising Stars Camp Update
UCLA deserves an assist in helping USC win yesterday’s NCAA women’s track and field championship. An unheralded part of USC’s dramatic victory was sprinter Angie Annelus surprisingly winning the 200 meters just before the 4×400 relay. She transferred this season from UCLA. Without Annelus, USC has 10 less points in the meet. UCLA also allowed 400-meter men’s hurdler Rai Benjamin to transfer to USC and … Continue reading UCLA’s Role In USC Track And Field Title
USC holds its Rising Stars Camp today that will also see colleges like Texas, Michigan, Tennessee and Florida visiting to watch prospects at Howard Jones Field. Among those attending are five-star defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oaks Christian. Last year, Jim Harbaugh attended the camp. So did his offensive coordinator, Tim Drevno, who was later fired and now is the running backs coach at USC. … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Rising Stars Camp Is Here
