USC Gets First Individual Gold!
Rai Benjamin dominated the field in the 400-meter hurdles to win the gold medal in Paris, which was USC’s first individual gold at the Olympics. It was a good day on the track for USC as Andre De Grasse and Aaron Brown won gold for Canada in the 4×100 relay. De Grasse earned his 7th medal to tie Penny Oleksiak as Canada’s most decorated Olympian. … Continue reading USC Gets First Individual Gold!
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
With track and field currently dominating the Olympics, I can’t help but think about what is going to happen in 2028. Specifically, if you watch the daytime track and field sessions at the Stade de France in Paris, everyone looks very comfortable even on hot days because the stadium has a roof that provides shade for the fans. There will be no such luck for … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Notes: Offensive Line Developments
Aaron Dunn, a four-star offensive tackle from Spanish Fork, Utah, committed to Utah over USC and Oregon today. USC offensive line coach Josh Henson said freshman Tobias Raymond was the likely backup at left tackle behind starter Elijah Paige. He also said right tackle Mason Murphy could switch to left tackle if Paige got hurt. This doesn’t make me feel better about the offensive line. … Continue reading USC Notes: Offensive Line Developments
USC Gets Silver Medal In Paris
Anna Cockrell of USC finished second in the 400-meter hurdles to win a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. It is USC’s second medal at the Olympics in track and field. Jasmine Jones of USC, who won the NCAA title this season, finished fourth. Her time of 52.29 is the fastest-ever time by a collegian on an all-dates basis. Continue reading USC Gets Silver Medal In Paris
USC Morning Buzz: There Continues To Be Drama With QB Recruitment
USC has continued to “strengthen its relationship” with four-star QB Husan Longstreet of Corona Centennial, according to On3. Nothing I’ve heard from USC sources currently indicates Longstreet intends to flip his commitment. So what is USC up to? Isn’t USC going to get five-star QB Ju Ju Lewis, who remains committed to the Trojans? I have to say I tired of Lewis’ recruitment a long … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: There Continues To Be Drama With QB Recruitment
A Setback In Paris
It was a disastrous Olympics for former USC track star Michael Norman, who finished eighth in the final of the 400 meters in Paris. Norman was considered a gold-medal contender. USC overall has had a quiet Olympics overall but there are still some medal opportunities, notably Rai Benjamin in the 400 hurdles. On the other hand, Marko Vavic of USC scored the game-winning penalty shot … Continue reading A Setback In Paris
