Former USC Player/Actor Mike Henry Dies

Mike Henry, co-captain of the 1957 USC football team, died last month. He was 84. Henry died from chronic traumatic encephalopathy and Parkinson’s disease, according to published reports. Henry also played in the NFL from 1959-64 with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams. Henry was USC’s lineman of the year in 1957, with 38 tackles (19 solo). He also played at Bell High School. … Continue reading Former USC Player/Actor Mike Henry Dies

Star Don’t Always Equal Success

Studies have shown college teams with more four-and-five star prospects have better results. But look at the five-stars (per 247) USC signed in the past six years: Chuma Edoga, Rasheem Green, Iman Marshall, Osa Masina, Oluwole Betiku, Jack Jones, Stephen Carr, Joseph Lewis, JT Daniels, Palaie Gaoteote, Olaijah Griffin and Amon Ra St. Brown. Now some of these players were not five-stars by Rivals, (Carr, Masina, … Continue reading Star Don’t Always Equal Success

Can USC Offense Go Under Center?

New USC offensive line coach Clay McGuire said today “there is a time and place” for snapping the ball under center in the Air Raid offense. This is encouraging but it doesn’t mean anything until Graham Harrell makes the same comment or if USC actually practices it during spring football. Maybe McGuire can change Harrell’s mind. Someone needs to. Continue reading Can USC Offense Go Under Center?