Jon Arnett, one of the best tailbacks in USC history, died Sunday morning. He was 85. Arnett was an All-American in 1955 and known to fans as “Jaguar” Jon Arnett. He was the No. 2 pick in the 1957 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Arnett was a true South Los Angeles native: He went to 42nd Street Elementary School; Audubon Middle School, Manual … Continue reading USC Legend Jon Arnett Passes Away
It feels like new strength coach Robert Stiner will report to Mike Bohn instead of Clay Helton. Why else would Stiner leave Notre Dame and come to USC? Yes, he got a promotion but what if Helton gets fired? Stiner had to get some assurance from his former Cincinnati boss that he would retain his job even if there was a coaching change. That’s unusual … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: New Strength Coach Comes With Safety Net
I wrote earlier in the week USC would hire Notre Dame assistant director of football strength and conditioning coach Robert Stiner if it made an acceptable offer. That offer came through and the hire became official today. Stiner’s official title at USC is Director of Football Sports Performance. I said in the headline he was a former Cincinnati assistant strength coach because that is the relevant information. … Continue reading As Expected, USC Hires Ex-Cincy Strength Coach
Former USC swim coach Dave Salo has defended ex-Trojan swimmer Klete Keller, who was arrested and charged with three counts following the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol. If convicted of violent entry, disorderly conduct and obstructing law enforcement, Keller could face up to 15½ years in prison. “He stands out as a 6-foot-6 guy in a USA jacket,” Salo told the Washington Post. “But … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Swim Coach Defends Klete Keller
Has the Sports Arena ever looked crisper or cleaner? This is a 1961 picture from a USC-Cal game. And here is the outside circa 1961-62. I wrote about USC assistant coach/freshman coach Bob Kolf this morning in my Friday column. Here he is coaching a game in 1961. Continue reading USC Pictures Of The Day
Outside of Jacksonville Jaguars fans, who was happiest about Urban Meyer becoming the team’s coach Thursday? Obviously, there is USC president Carol Folt, who no longer needs to see angry fans tweet her to hire Meyer. Right behind for a similar reason is USC athletic director Mike Bohn, who I heard wanted Meyer at one point until Folt said no. Where does that leave the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
