I started an appreciation of players from the Paul Hackett era yesterday. Here’s another one: wide receiver R. Jay Soward. Soward will always be one of my favorite players at USC. He was funny, unpredictable, interesting and could make an an explosive play at any moment. Continue reading USC Pictures Of The Night

pic.twitter.com/Clqpeh1URo — Clay Helton (@USCCoachHelton) May 30, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Clay Helton Addresses Protests

USC president Carol Folt has issued a statement on the national protests and so have some high-profile coaches/players nationally: I know the horrific event of George Floyd’s death is hurting our students and community. As Trojans, we must redouble our efforts to build a truly just and welcoming community. And our hearts and voices must fight racism and injustice now and always. — Carol Folt … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC/National Reaction To Protests

Here’s a mouth-watering stat for the USC athletic dept: Utah football’s season-ticket renewal rate is 94 percent with a waiting list in the thousands. During a pandemic. I bet USC would be happy with a 75 percent renewal rate right now. Continue reading USC Wishes It Were Utah In One Dept.

Quick, name the USC quarterback. The late 90’s get a lot of stick because of Paul Hackett but the players worked hard and had some good moments. Here’s quarterback Mike Van Raaphorst, who in 1999 set the then-USC single-game passing yardage (415 yards) record. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

Who is the happiest player at USC today? You might say the star receivers or the Heisman-hyped quarterback. Maybe one of the returning tailbacks or highly regarded safeties? But I think it might be QB Matt Fink. He is the second-string QB on a pass-happy team with a leaky offensive line. Fink might be starting Game 2 this season if USC actually plays Alabama. A … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column