Looks Like Another Offensive Lineman Ignored USC

Dayne Shor, a four-star offensive tackle from Alpharetta, Ga., committed to Alabama this weekend. USC offered a scholarship to Shor. Now I don’t expect any lineman with a chance to go to Alabama to choose USC, especially one from Georgia. But the list of highly regarded linemen who don’t even give USC serious consideration while the Trojans intensity their efforts on three-star prospects is something … Continue reading Looks Like Another Offensive Lineman Ignored USC

USC Sunday Buzz: A Light Medal Haul So Far At Olympics

Usually at this point in the Olympics, we’ve already heard USC pull out its standard Olympics saying, “if USC were a country, it would rank — in medals won.” But it’s been a light medal haul so far, that will pick up with track and field underway especially with Michael Norman (400 meters) and Dalilah Muhammad (400 hurdles) coming up. Kendall Ellis won a bronze medal … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Light Medal Haul So Far At Olympics

Chimezie Metu Rips Nigeria For Mistreatment Of Athletes

Former USC basketball player Chimezie Metu is playing in the Olympics for Nigeria. After the basketball team was eliminated last night, he blasted the government and Olympic Committee of Nigeria. For example, the basketball team’s flight from Oakland to Tokyo took 30 hours because it went through Germany to save money. A flight from Oakland to Tokyo takes 11 hours. Seven members of Coach Mike … Continue reading Chimezie Metu Rips Nigeria For Mistreatment Of Athletes

USC Friday Notes Column Supplement

I wrote this morning about John McKay benching five starters after losing his USC debut to Oregon State, 14-0, in 1960 as the Trojans fumbled five times. Well, McKay didn’t get his first win until Game 4 when the Trojans defeated Georgia, 10-3, at the Coliseum. Georgia featured QB Fran Tarkenton but the Friday night game drew only 28,120. USC intercepted Tarkenton four times. “This … Continue reading USC Friday Notes Column Supplement