USC Notes: Beware Offensive Line Stats
This is the time of year when stats get overanalyzed. For example, some believe USC’s offensive lineman — and such individual lineman — did a good job preventing quarterback sacks. USC allowed 28 in 13 games, which was around the middle of the conference. But here’s the thing: USC faced a lot of three-man defensive fronts in an effort to stop the Air Raid offense. … Continue reading USC Notes: Beware Offensive Line Stats
Did You Know USC Tried To Build On-Campus Arena In 1947?
For decades, the Achilles’ heel of the USC basketball program was that it lacked an on-campus arena. It always seemed like USC did nothing, content with playing in subpar facilities (Shrine Auditorium, Pan-Pacific Auditorium, the Sports Arena). But I recently came across an actual effort for a state-of-the-art fieldhouse that would be built on campus. In 1946, some boosters started a drive and drew support … Continue reading Did You Know USC Tried To Build On-Campus Arena In 1947?
A Quick Hank Workman-Joe DiMaggio Story
When former USC All-American Hank Workman was called up to the New York Yankees in 1950, he joked his main contribution “was holding Joe DiMaggio’s cigarette between innings.” There are now only two surviving players from USC’s 1948 national championship team: outfielders Gail Henley and Charlie Pryor. Continue reading A Quick Hank Workman-Joe DiMaggio Story
USC Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Hopeful Workouts Can Resume
Clay Helton spoke to CBS Sports on Friday and didn’t give up on the idea of some type of workouts or practices taking place at some point this offseason. “Hopefully we do get the opportunity to garner some time we lost in the spring,” Helton said. “The Pac-12 has already had a task force get together. We’ll get back to football at some point in … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Hopeful Workouts Can Resume
Former USC All-American Hank Workman Dies
Hank Workman, the captain of USC’s first College World Series championship team in 1948, died Monday. He was 94. Workman was inducted into the USC Hall of Fame in 2009. He was drafted by the New Yankees and was called up to the team near the end of the 1950 season, when the Yankees won the World Series. His career ended when he hurt his … Continue reading Former USC All-American Hank Workman Dies
USC Officially Postpones Graduation Ceremony
USC has postponed in-person commencement activities but not canceled them. In the interim, there will be online speakers and events when degrees are conferred virtually in May. “We plan to have an in-person, on-campus celebration that will take place once travel and large group events become safe and permitted,” USC said in a statement. Students will also have the option to choose whether their spring … Continue reading USC Officially Postpones Graduation Ceremony
