Trojan Knights Welcome Women
The Trojan Knights, who have been at USC for 101 years, have admitted women this semester for the first time in history. Out of a class of 25, five of the new members are women. Traditionally, women join the Helenes, which is a partner organization of the Knights. The Knights has had non-male and non-binary members, but women hadn’t previously been accepted to its ranks. … Continue reading Trojan Knights Welcome Women
USC Saturday Buzz: Lincoln Riley Issues Warning
I talked in Friday’s column how USC players would earn the Trojan helmet logo during spring practices. Lincoln Riley calls getting the logo being “gold-plated.” “Guys that aren’t gold-plated, you probably won’t have to worry about seeing on the sidelines,” Riley said Saturday. Riley said the number of players who earned their helmet decal is in the low double-digits. Riley was asked about high-school recruiting … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Lincoln Riley Issues Warning
USC Friday Column Supplement: Restaurant Edition
RESTAURANTS OF THE WEEK George Petrelli’s Steak House, Culver City, 1931 They also serve hamburgers. Gary’s Bric Ramp, Burbank (Closed) They used to have signs saying no cell phone calls allowed. And if someone used their phone, they would tell them to hang up. I went here once because it was a location for The Rockford Files. Talk of the Town, Pasadena (Closed) This was … Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement: Restaurant Edition
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC is already a third of the way through spring practice. So let’s get some impressions of the workouts, which are considered more intense than under the previous administration. You know who I hear has stood out in practices? The transfers. Not suprisingly, the first three names I heard from coaches were wide receiver Mario Williams (Oklahoma), defensive end Romello Height (Auburn) and linebacker Shane … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Checking In On Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart is splitting first-team reps at Mississippi spring practice with Luke Altmyer. He’s been making a lot of aggressive throws in practices. We’ll see if Lane Kifffin curbs that. Dart said today he chose Mississippi for stablilty. “I thought going to SC it was going to be a lot more stable with the coaching staff,” Dart said. “I don’t have just one year, so … Continue reading Checking In On Jaxson Dart
USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Means Business
Exactly how has the culture changed at USC? What does it mean when someone says things get addressed? Here’s how: If a player misses class, has grade issues or even misses a workout, Lincoln Riley has them stand in front of the team and state what they have done. They even miss a practice. The message via Riley is clear: It’s hard to earn a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Means Business
