USC Basketball Great Gus Williams Dies

Gus Williams, one of the greatest players in USC basketball history, died Wednesday. He was 71. Williams is probably my favorite player in USC basketball history, an electric scorer and passer who had athleticism that stood out among the Trojan teams he played on in the 1970’s. He came to USC from Mt. Vernon High School, where he averaged 24.2 points, 8 steals and shot … Continue reading USC Basketball Great Gus Williams Dies

Dennis Thurman Makes College Football Hall Of Fame

Former USC defensive back Dennis Thurman was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame today. Thurman intercepted passes in seven straight games during his USC career. Can you imagine that happening today? People wouldn’t know how to handle it. He intercepted 11 passes in his career and also intercepted two fumbles. Thurman was a two-time All-American in 1976-77. Now the good part: Thurman joins … Continue reading Dennis Thurman Makes College Football Hall Of Fame

Splash Hires Continue Up North

If Jedd the Fisch hires Taylor Mays, it will continue a pattern of trying to make splash hires. He hired Pete Carroll’s son. He hired Bill Belichick’s son. He hired Sal Sunseri’s son He hired Jack Del Rio’s son. Mays is the son of former Washington football star Stafford Mays and Taylor Mays was a local legend in Seattle. His hiring will be popular in … Continue reading Splash Hires Continue Up North

USC Notes: This Transfer Still Smarts

Could it get much worse than Emmanuel Pregnon leaving USC and going to Oregon? Here’s the thing: What are the three USC incoming freshmen offensive linemen getting in NIL and how did it compare to Pregnon? If it was anywhere close to Pregnon, that’s a terrible signal to the veteran. At good schools, you try to always make sure a starter gets more than an … Continue reading USC Notes: This Transfer Still Smarts