For Different Reasons, USC Overpays Coaches

USC released its federal tax returns today, which are awful for a couple different reasons. Clay Helton made $4.813 million for the fiscal year July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020. Helton made $4.569 million in 2018-19. That salary is not unreasonable for the football coach at USC. But it is a ridiculous sum for coach of Helton’s stature and ability. The return USC gets is outrageous, … Continue reading For Different Reasons, USC Overpays Coaches

Remembering The Trojan Barrel

As so often happens when I write about USC history, after initially writing about a subject I learn more through readers and more research. I asked if anyone remembered Stubby Shaw on Friday. In 1955, Shaw opened “Stubby’s Trojan Barrel” bar near USC. Many students simply called it “Stubby’s.” Around 1965, it was purchased by Marlin and Mike McKeever. I’m not sure how long the … Continue reading Remembering The Trojan Barrel

Morning Buzz: USC Winners And Losers Of The Week

WINNERS Stephen Carr He is going play for former USC running backs coach, Deland McCullough (a proper coach), and a team that ran the ball 48 percent of the time last season. That’s a win-win. USC women’s water polo The Trojans won their seventh national championship in women’s water polo. And first title with their legendary coach, Jovan Vavic. But he gets an assist because … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Winners And Losers Of The Week

Sunday Buzz: USC v. UCLA, Part III

This is the Year of the Crosstown Rivalry. No. 1-ranked USC (21-1) faces No. 3-ranked UCLA (15-4) for the 2021 NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship today at 3 p.m. in Westwood. UCLA men’s water polo defeated USC for the NCAA title, 7-6, in March. Last weekend, USC’s beach volleyball team defeated UCLA, 3-1, to win the NCAA title. So this is the rubber match between … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC v. UCLA, Part III