Lindon Crow was an underappreciated Trojan. He died last week at age 89. Crow played in the 1953 and 1955 Rose Bowls for the Trojans and was also in the 1955 Senior Bowl and College All-Star Game. He was the captain of the 1954 team and a second-round pick by the Chicago Cardinals, where he played from 1955-57. He also played for the New York Giants (1958-60) … Continue reading Remembering Lindon Crow

There is a segment of the team questioning some recent decisions by Clay Helton. I examine them in this USC247.com story. “A group of players is heading into the Oregon State game reluctantly, feeling the program is being hamstrung by personnel decisions. They don’t understand why certain players are on the field . . . or off it.” Full story here Continue reading Dismay Over Recent Personnel Decisions

It would have been nice for USC athletic director Lynn Swann to at least offer the fans one or two statements saying he understood their frustration this season. Instead, he went over the top Tuesday night. He revealed a mindset prevalent among the long-time administrators at USC when they frequently disagree with popular opinion: We know more than you. None of you ever understand how … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lynn Swann Fails To Identify With Fans

USC athletic director Lynn Swann appeared on “Trojans Live” radio show tonight and spoke about Clay Helton and the struggling football program. “I think this program is in good shape,” Swann said, sounding utterly out of touch. “This may not be the best season.” More from Swann: “You don’t get in the hunt for the biggest prizes overnight. But the reality is it takes time … Continue reading Lynn Swann Sounds Clueless

QUARTERBACK Jack Sears was raw. He was also athletic, provided a spark and has a stronger arm than JT Daniels. So of course Daniels will start this week. Grade B TAILBACK Again, do these guys exist? Vavae Malepeai had a 41-yard run but isn’t worthy to be on the field for fourth and 1? Something is amiss with Stephen Carr. He may be back in … Continue reading USC-Arizona State Report Card

Here’s an excerpt from my Tuesday whispers column which looks inside the McKay Center today: “Although the players love Helton, some coaches view him as a backstabber.” The full article is at USC247.com. Here’s a hilarious updated quote for the story where Clay Helton pretends Tee Martin was happy to get demoted: “He was great. He totally understood it was something I wanted to do, … Continue reading The Crazy View Inside McKay Center