When it was announced USC would play a doubleheader today, that didn’t bode well for the Trojans’ undefeated season. After winning the first game, 2-0, the Trojans lost the second game, 2-1, with the late innings played in snow flurries. This was worse weather than Lincoln Riley ever endured in the Big Ten. USC’s 19-game winnng streak tied the longest in program history. The pitching … Continue reading USC Baseball Loses First Game Of Season
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. Today is the 112th birthday of former USC baseball coach Rod Dedeaux, who 11 national championships. 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 … Continue reading USC Notes: A Couple Trojan Greats In News
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 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?
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!
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
