For Different Reasons, USC Overpays Coaches
USC released its federal tax returns today, which are awful for a couple different reasons. Clay Helton made $4.813 million for the fiscal year July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020. Helton made $4.569 million in 2018-19. That salary is not unreasonable for the football coach at USC. But it is a ridiculous sum for coach of Helton’s stature and ability. The return USC gets is outrageous, … Continue reading For Different Reasons, USC Overpays Coaches
Remembering The Trojan Barrel
As so often happens when I write about USC history, after initially writing about a subject I learn more through readers and more research. I asked if anyone remembered Stubby Shaw on Friday. In 1955, Shaw opened “Stubby’s Trojan Barrel” bar near USC. Many students simply called it “Stubby’s.” Around 1965, it was purchased by Marlin and Mike McKeever. I’m not sure how long the … Continue reading Remembering The Trojan Barrel
Morning Buzz: USC Winners And Losers Of The Week
WINNERS Stephen Carr He is going play for former USC running backs coach, Deland McCullough (a proper coach), and a team that ran the ball 48 percent of the time last season. That’s a win-win. USC women’s water polo The Trojans won their seventh national championship in women’s water polo. And first title with their legendary coach, Jovan Vavic. But he gets an assist because … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Winners And Losers Of The Week
Stephen Carr to Indiana
Stephen Carr announced he is transferring to Indiana. He even thanked Clay Helton. RESPECT pic.twitter.com/bXIIstUYlX — $C (@yt_deon) May 17, 2021 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Stephen Carr to Indiana
USC Defeats UCLA For NCAA Title
It wasn’t really close as USC defeated UCLA, 18-9, for the NCAA women’s water polo national championship in Westwood. The Trojans led 10-5 at halftime. Maud Megens scored six goals; Verica Bakoc scored four and Bayler Weber had three for USC. Holly Parker had 13 saves. Continue reading USC Defeats UCLA For NCAA Title
Sunday Buzz: USC v. UCLA, Part III
This is the Year of the Crosstown Rivalry. No. 1-ranked USC (21-1) faces No. 3-ranked UCLA (15-4) for the 2021 NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship today at 3 p.m. in Westwood. UCLA men’s water polo defeated USC for the NCAA title, 7-6, in March. Last weekend, USC’s beach volleyball team defeated UCLA, 3-1, to win the NCAA title. So this is the rubber match between … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC v. UCLA, Part III
