In Memoriam: Mike Giddings
Continuing our look back at Trojans who passed away in 2023, Mike Giddings was the defensive coordinator for the 1962 USC national championship team. Giddings was an assistant coach under John McKay from 1961-65. He left USC to become head coach at Utah (1966-67). He was also head coach at Monrovia High School (1957-59), Glendale College (1960) and Newport Harbor High School (1982-85). He was also one … Continue reading In Memoriam: Mike Giddings
Some Bad Holiday Bowl Takes
All it took was a USC bowl victory to come up with some horrendous takes. Here are some of the worst: Continue reading Some Bad Holiday Bowl Takes
In Memoriam: C.R. Roberts
With 2023 coming to a close, let’s start remembering some of the Trojans who passed away this year. C.R. Roberts, a USC fullback, is best remembered for the 1956 game vs. Texas when USC was told its African-American players could not stay at its Austin hotel. USC coach Jess Hill refused to stay there and tried three different hotels before finding one that would accept the entire … Continue reading In Memoriam: C.R. Roberts
Discuss The USC-Louisville Game
Well, at least USC showed up and played hard. The Holiday Bowl answered one question: Miller Moss earned an opportunity to be the starting QB next season. Like I said, give me a guy who understands the traditions and importance of rivalry games over a one-year rental. Two other things going to next season: Congratulations, coach Riley – your reward is the ceremonial #HolidayBowl egg … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Louisville Game
USC-Louisville Live Blog
And Lincoln Riley improves to 2-4 in bowl games! Based on tonight, I’d rather USC go into next season with a QB who is loyal and understands the traditions/importance of rivalries than some one-year wonder Imagine Tailback U. having a little-known QB come into the game on 4th and 1 to run the Wildcat? Where is the running game? Miller Moss bounces back from his … Continue reading USC-Louisville Live Blog
My Holiday Bowl Pick
This is a weird game to analyze. Too many players missing. Stars out for both teams. Not a whole lot at stake. I’m sure the Excuse Brigade already has their alibis ready for Lincoln Riley if he loses. It feels like motivation will be a big factor today. I think USC’s young players are excited because many of them will play significant amounts for the … Continue reading My Holiday Bowl Pick
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 