Vic So’oto Gets New Job
Colorado has hired former USC defensive line coach Vic So’oto for a similar position with the Buffaloes. Colorado defensive coordinator Chris Wilson is also a former USC defensive line coach under Steve Sarkisian. I love going to Colorado for games but the program is such an enigma. Cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin just went to Oregon and now the Buffaloes’ have a corner (Christian Gonzalez) and … Continue reading Vic So’oto Gets New Job
Remembering Jon Arnett
Today’s installment of Trojans who died in 2021 looks at Jon Arnett, one of the best tailbacks in USC history. Arnett died on Jan. 18. He was 85. Arnett was a true South Los Angeles native: He went to 42nd Street Elementary School; Audubon Middle School, Manual Arts High School and USC. Then he played with the Rams at the Coliseum. Some excerpts from the … Continue reading Remembering Jon Arnett
USC Morning Buzz: Caleb Williams Coy About Future
Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams was cagey last night when asked about his future following the Sooners’ victory over Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. “The whole transfer portal thing and Coach (Brent Venables) going up there and saying (I’m the future of Oklahoma), I was focused on finishing the semester off strong, being with my guys, making sure that all my guys that won’t be here … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Caleb Williams Coy About Future
Remembering Paul Westphal
Today’s look back at Trojans who died in 2021 remembers Paul Westphal. Westphal was on the 1971 USC men’s basketball team that had a 24-2 record. He was a first-team All-American the following season. Westphal was so good, he could have gone anywhere after playing at Aviation High School in Redondo Beach and it came down to perennial champion UCLA and USC. “I wanted to … Continue reading Remembering Paul Westphal
Morning Buzz: USC Working Transfer Portal Again
USC offered University of Hawaii defensive lineman Jonah Laulu this morning. He also has offers from Georgia, Cal, Washington and Virginia Tech. The Trojans offered at least seven players scholarships yesterday led by five-star cornerback Javien Toviano of Arlington, Texas. The Holiday Bowl gave its trophy to North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren this morning before the Wolfpack flew home from San Diego. Doeren was an … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Working Transfer Portal Again
Holiday Bowl Canceled*
Less than five hours before kickoff, the Holiday Bowl between UCLA and North Carolina State was canceled because the Bruins’ defensive line had COVID issues. This means Iowa will be the defending champs of the Holiday Bowl since 2019 after pummeling USC. And the lasting USC memory can be Juliano Falaniko kicking an Iowa player in the head. 41 kicked ISM in the face? pic.twitter.com/di3Sjqxjbs … Continue reading Holiday Bowl Canceled*
