What would a Cal fan say in 2016 if you told them Sonny Dykes would be in the national title game six years later? TCU went from 5-7 last year to 13-1 this year. But some USC fans say they are just happy they got this far after being 4-8 last year. The Fiesta Bowl exceeded expectations. Thankfully, no one can blame Pac-12 refs. That … Continue reading These Frogs Have Horns!

As we continue to look back at some Trojans who passed away in 2022, here’s an appreciation for a great Trojan who played during perhaps its greatest era. All-American offensive lineman Booker Brown died July 18. He was 69. Brown was born in Mississippi before his family moved west when he was 10. “Hey, I grew up in Mississippi,” he said when he was inducted into the … Continue reading Remembering Booker Brown

At least Alex Grinch doesn’t try to sugarcoat the defense’s performance this season. “If you’re not careful, you default to just being OK,” he said. “It pains me to say that that’s where we’ve been the bulk of the year. We’re still learning.” The last time USC played Tulane was in 1946. Even though USC played at Notre Dame on Nov. 30, 1946, the Trojans … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Defense Still Learning

You didn’t really think the Pac-12 would go undefeated in the bowl season, did you? And even though Pitt was missing a lot of players, the Panthers weren’t in El Paso on vacation. Good for El Paso. It’s the friendiest bowl out there because of its volunteers who cherish the Sun Bowl. PITT CALLED SAULS @bsauls22 #H2P » @TonyTheTigerSB pic.twitter.com/Cv3COuED5c — Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) December … Continue reading Notes: Quite A Sun Bowl

As we look back at 2022, here’s another Trojan who passed away. Steve Lehmer, a three-year starter on the offensive line at USC from 1967-69 and member of the 1967 national championship team, died on July 14. He was 74. Lehmer was the only sophomore to start on the 1967 team and was also a member of the 1967 and 1968 NCAA championship track teams … Continue reading Remembering Steve Lehmer

Florida offensive tackle Michael Tarquin, who started seven games in 2022, is transferring to USC. Tarquin missed four games with an injury. He started two games in 2021. Steve Sarkisian is 59-47 in nine-plus seasons as a head coach and he just made $5.4 million this season. What an amazing story he is for failing upwards. When USC plays Oregon State tonight in women’s basketball, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column