Happy Easter!
In 1952, you could get your “Trojan Jacket” or letterman’s jacket for Easter Vacation at the Trojan Shop. The shop no longer exists, obviously, and is across the street from the Target in the USC Village. Here’s the 1949 coaching staff in their Trojans’ jackets. Continue reading Happy Easter!
Miller Moss Makes Jump
Another observation from Lincoln Riley today: “Miller Moss has maybe improved the most of anybody on the team from (practices) 1 to 12.” Think about it: Moss could improve more than anyone and still has no chance to start at QB unless Caleb Williams gets hurt. Continue reading Miller Moss Makes Jump
Lincoln Riley Keeps Plugging Offensive Line
Lincoln Riley said USC has had only 60 healthy scholarship players during spring drills. “We haven’t adapted one bit; in fact, we’ve probably pushed a little bit harder,” Riley said. Riley continued to be optimistic about the offensive line: “I see not one reason on this planet why we cannot have a great offensive line here very, very quickly.” Of course he still intends to … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Keeps Plugging Offensive Line
USC Saturday Buzz: Restaurant Talk
Galco’s Old World Grocery, Eagle Rock (1897) Famous for having more than 700 flavors of soda. Also carry candy like Big Hunk, Abba-Zaba, Oh Henry!, U-No and Zagnut. The Polo Lounge, Beverly Hills (1912) Located in the Beverly Hills Hotel, this was originally the only rest stop between Hollywood and Pacific Palisades for celebrities like Will Rogers and Rudolph Valentino who were playing polo. Howard … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Restaurant Talk
USC Friday Column Supplement
This the 1951 menu for Ciro’s nightclub on Sunset Blvd. Look at those prices! This is where Frank Sinatra famously punched columnist Lee Mortimer after Mortimer hurled a racial slur at him in 1947. Ciro’s closed in 1957 and eventually became The Comedy Store. Anyone remember Earl’s Car Cafe in Alhambra? Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC wide receiver Drake London holds his Pro Day today. It’s more to assure NFL teams than anything else because his stock is high. But NFL teams want to evaluate his speed. “He’s really a can’t-miss guy,” said an NFL scout. “But everyone wants confirmation of their belief of what he can do. “And let’s face it, if it wasn’t for some of the people … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
