USC Legend Jim Hardy Dies At 96
Jim Hardy, the MVP of the 1945 Rose Bowl, died on Friday. He was 96. Hardy led USC to two Rose Bowl victories, played with the Rams and later became general manager of the Coliseum. But maybe the most amazing part is that even in his 90’s he would drive two hours from La Quinta to USC once a week to watch practice and he … Continue reading USC Legend Jim Hardy Dies At 96
Afternoon Notes: Which Direction Is USC Going?
What does it say when you are in your fourth full season as head coach and you are not in the AP Preseason Top 25 poll? The preseasons polls can obviously be wrong. USC was ranked No. 1 in 2012, after all. But it at least tells you something about where a program if it cannot be listed among the top 25 teams. Especially when … Continue reading Afternoon Notes: Which Direction Is USC Going?
USC Not Ranked In AP Preseason Poll For First Time Since 2001
USC received one vote in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, which meant it tied Arizona for 45th. It is the first time the Trojans were not ranked in the AP preseason poll since 2001. Fresno State got 8 votes and is a double-digit underdog to USC. UPDATED: This is the first time neither USC nor UCLA is in the poll since 1964. What a … Continue reading USC Not Ranked In AP Preseason Poll For First Time Since 2001
USC Morning Buzz: What Would QB Depth Be Today?
I heard again at Saturday’s scrimmage that Clay Helton would like to make freshman Kedon Slovis the backup QB. But actually doing it is another matter. If JT Daniels gets hurt, would Helton have the guts to insert a freshman over two quarterbacks who have actual game experience? Here is what an assistant coach told me the depth chart would be if the season started … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Would QB Depth Be Today?
USC Picture Of The Day
Here is a look at those obstructed-view seats at the Coliseum, which are not supposed to be sold for football games. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
USC’s Specials Teams In Spotlight
I already mentioned punter Ben Griffiths had a 58-yard punter. But let me point out something else: Eight times during the scrimmage, the wrong players were on the field for special teams. USC might have a change in culture but it still has John Baxter coaching special teams. Continue reading USC’s Specials Teams In Spotlight
