More from 1965: USC center Paul Johnson accepts the Gloomy Gus Henderson Award from Brice Taylor, who was the first Trojan All-American. The award went to the player who played the most minutes in the season. Taylor was also the football coach at Southern and started the Bayou Classic vs. Grambling. For some reason, the Gloomy Gus Henderson Award was discontinued in 1992. Probably because … Continue reading USC Sunday Notes: A Little Bit Of History And Track Shines

Walker Lyons, a four-star tight end from Folsom, committed to Stanford today. He was a major target for USC and visited last month. USC is still hoping to get five-star TE Duce Robinson of Phoenix, so it might not matter that Lyons picked the Cardinal. And neither plays offensive line. Continue reading Tight End Chooses Stanford

Ever since USC and UCLA decided to move to the Big Ten, I’ve wondered if the UC Regents might make UCLA give some of its newfound money to Cal as a way to lessen the financial blow to the Bears. Well, Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News reports it is something being considered. Now a lot of time these big bureaucratic organizations discuss … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Big Ten Repercussions

The 1965 football team at the rally before the UCLA game. Back when the whole team attended. Here is the tower at VKC being constructed in 1965. And look at all the open space on campus around VKC in 1965. Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement

USC ranks No. 67 in strength of schedule this season per ESPN. And people think Lincoln Riley wants to play in the Big Ten? Former USC tennis coach Peter Smith, who won 5 NCAA titles, will be inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame. Former USC tailback Aaron Emanuel has joined Taft High School in Woodland Hills’ coaching staff to coach running … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

College football is changing. But I guess I am a traditionalist. I don’t care if an offensive lineman can do the splits. I care if he can block. I’m already tired of hearing about Caleb Williams’ NIL deals. I’ve previously said I think Williams is the second-best QB in the nation. I think he will have a banner year at USC. But can we hear … Continue reading Can College Football (And USC) Get Priorities In Order?