USC Notes: A Couple Trojan Greats In News

Pat Harlow, a great USC offensive lineman, has returned to JSerra High School as an assistant coach. He was formerly the head coach at JSerra. Here’s a 1959 interview where his love for USC was apparent. Q: What would you say is humor’s part in baseball? A: It’s half of baseball. Its entertainment and we have one of the loosest teams there is. Q: And … Continue reading USC Notes: A Couple Trojan Greats In News

A Quick Word On The New Dedeaux Field

A quick word on the new Dedeaux Field. When USC unveiled the original Dedeaux Field in 1974, it was considered one of the best college baseball stadiums in the country. The new Dedeaux Field, which officially opened Friday night, by today’s standards is a basic ball park. Not remarkable. Not below par. Just a standard, bang-average facility with a small capacity (about 1,600 attended the … Continue reading A Quick Word On The New Dedeaux Field

USC Gives Andy Stankiewicz Contract Extension, So Will It Commit To Baseball?

USC announced baseball coach Andy Stankiewicz has signed a contract extension through the 2030 season. The extension is not a surprise but did Stankiewicz extract any commitments from USC in terms of improved NIL or resources? Several of USC’s best players have transferred out, disillusioned over the way USC has treated the baseball program. A contract extension solves a potential headache for USC because it … Continue reading USC Gives Andy Stankiewicz Contract Extension, So Will It Commit To Baseball?

USC Saturday Buzz: Watch Out Where You Park!

I’ve been told the dimensions at the new Dedeaux Field will be smaller next season. Well, here’s an issue that has already arisen. People who park in the structure beyond the stadium are complaining that their cars are being hit by baseballs. In the old days, it took a a strong blast to get a baseball into the parking structure behind right field. But that … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Watch Out Where You Park!

Former USC Baseball Player/Coach Terry Dedeaux Dies

Terry Dedeaux, a member of two USC baseball NCAA championship teams and son of legendary coach Rod Dedeaux, died on June 25 from complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was 74. Terry played second base at USC and was a member of the 1972 and ’73 Trojan baseball teams that won back-to-back College World Series Championships. He was co-manager of the USC JV baseball team … Continue reading Former USC Baseball Player/Coach Terry Dedeaux Dies