Sunday Buzz: USC Bloodlines Claim A Title

Joelle Trepagnier, the daughter of former USC basketball player Jeff Trepagnier, won the 400 meters at the Southern Section Division 2 championships on Saturday. Trepagnier is a sophomore at Culver City High School. Her mother is former USC sprinter Malika Edmonson. Her grandmother, former USC assistant Barbara Edmonson, was an Olympic silver medalist in the 100 meters and gold medalist in the 4 x 100 … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Bloodlines Claim A Title

Gary Bryant Finally Picks A New School

One of the longest transfer sagas I can remember is finally over as former USC wide receiver Gary Bryant committed to Oregon tonight. This started early last season when Bryant decided to “redshirt” but it was common knowledge he would transfer. He chose Oregon over Texas A&M and Arizona. This might be hard to believe, but Bryant, who is entering his fourth-year sophomore season, has … Continue reading Gary Bryant Finally Picks A New School

USC Saturday Buzz: Did You Get A Graduation Flashback?

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our commencement speaker . . . Clay Helton! Sunday is the big day of finals with the running events starting at 1 p.m. and field at 11 a.m. The 4 x 100 relays are at 1 p.m. so don’t be late. It’s not common for the Pac-12 championships to be in Southern California. Usually, the schools rotate who hosts but … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Did You Get A Graduation Flashback?

It’s Graduation Day At USC!

Let’s look at USC graduation from 1925 through today. A rare color photo of USC graduation at the Coliseum in 1950. This was the last ceremony held at the Coliseum. Graduation in 1925. Graduation in 1980, which was USC’s centennial. Graduation robe in 2017. Graduation in 1926. Graduation in 1961. Carol Folt is having a good time Thursday. Note the mini-tele prompter at the base … Continue reading It’s Graduation Day At USC!

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

It’s graduation day at USC today or if you want to sound fancy, commencement. The main speaker is Kevin Fiege, producer and president of Marvel Studios. Among the expected graduates is Sasha Obama, so there might be a lot of paparazzi at today’s festivities. With graduation in mind, I want to spotlight the 1940 USC graduation, which took place at the Coliseum. Mary Lyman, 22, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column