Cornerback Olaijah Griffin announced at midnight on Instagram he was turning pro. The defense already lost Talanoa Hufanga this week and now Griffin is departing. Decisions still must come from Isaiah Pola-Mao and let’s not forget Brandon Pili, who probably wishes he opted out of the 2020 season. I’d love to hear what Todd Orlando privately thinks about next year’s defense. I give Griffin credit … Continue reading Olaijah Griffin Turning Pro
It was a disappointing start to Pac-12 play for USC, which lost to Colorado, 72-62, at the Galen Center. Evan Mobley struggled and made only 5 of 14 shots. He finished with 12 points. The Trojans trailed by as many as 15 points in the second half. USC (5-2, 0-1) had its nine-game winning streak at the Galen Center snapped. The Trojans have lost five … Continue reading USC Loses Fifth Straight To Colorado
USC played on New Year’s Eve in 1977. This is a picture from the 1977 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl between USC and Texas A&M. The Trojans won, 47-28, before 52,842 on New Year’s Eve at the Astrodome in Houston. USC QB Rob Hertel was 11-15 for 246 yards with four TD passes. Charles White rushed for 186 yards in 21 carries while Dwight Ford gained 157 yards … Continue reading USC New Year’s Eve Picture Of Night
Cornerbacks coach Donte Williams has added the title “associate head coach” according to a press release by USC today. “This promotion reflects the immediate impact that Donte has made and the respect he has earned since joining our program,” Helton said. “We have seen that impact both with the improved performance of the players he has coached and in his recruiting accomplishments. With this expanded … Continue reading USC Makes Donte Williams Associate Head Coach
Remember back in 2017 when Michael Pittman’s father complained on twitter that he had lost all patience with the coaching staff and then his son suddenly started four days later against Arizona State? Well, within this year’s team, players have talked a lot about how another player suddenly got playing time after one of his parents complained to Clay Helton over playing time. It’s not … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How To Get Playing Time?
You can never have enough color pictures from the past. Here’s the 1969 USC-Oregon State game, which the Trojans won, 31-7. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Night
