Former USC Heisman Trophy winner Charles White has been living in an assisted-care facility for the past two years and been diagnosed with Stage 2 dementia, according to a column today by the L.A. Times’ Bill Plashcke. White has had dementia for 10 years, according to the column. “Everything I did in football, it was all USC,” White said. White wants USC to welcome him … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Charles White Wants USC To Welcome Him Back

Some of you might remember the Woody’s Smorgasburger at the end of the Row. Here it is in 1968. USC graduate Herb Alpert, who was a member of the marching band and gymnastics team in college, returned for a football game in 1968. Nothing to see here. Just the train coming on to Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena. The building on the left is now the … Continue reading The USC Friday Notes Column Supplement

Forget about the $100 million USC stands to make by joining the Big Ten. You know a big reason a lot of fans will cheer the odd conference move? Because they all get the Big Ten Network, so even in a worst-case scenario, a USC game will be available to all. And USC won’t be playing at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., with a … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

ESPN has named Donte Williams as one of its 45 minority coaches under 45 to watch for head-coaching jobs. I know how hard it can be to put a list together, especially with 45 coaches. But didn’t we get our fill of Williams last season? That wasn’t exactly a stellar audition. Frankly, former USC running backs coach Mike Jinks impressed me more and he actually … Continue reading ESPN Gives Donte Williams Some More Hype

I’ve almost forgotten about Graham Harrell. But West Virginia coach Neal Brown talked about Harrell at Big 12 media day. “He’s had great success at not only USC but at North Texas, as well. He’s been able to have success with different types of players and different types of offenses.” Great success at USC? I must have missed it. “Here’s what Graham has brought — … Continue reading Morning Buzz: “Great Success At USC” For Graham Harrell

Notre Dame pitcher Caden Aoki has become the first recruit of the Andy Stankiewicz Era. Aoki, who is from Huntington Beach, announced he would transfer to USC. He pitched only 9.1 innings last season before getting injured. Aoki hit .378 with 40 runs, nine home runs, 25 RBIs during his senior season at Huntington Beach. He also pitched 45.1 innings with a 9-0 record and … Continue reading USC Quick Thoughts