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
USC Notes: What Can A Coach Do These Days?
I spoke to a USC coach who was on campus yesterday. “I only saw one other coach, it’s pretty quiet,” he said. “You can’t do much. Maybe work out. That’s it. And recruit over the phone. Actually, I watched some film for next year. Football coaches will be watching a lot more film preparing for next season than usual. We do it anyways but now … Continue reading USC Notes: What Can A Coach Do These Days?
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
The way things are going right now, are you confident USC will be playing football in September in a stadium full of fans? If USC does play Alabama on Sept. 5, will fans even be allowed? Will college football games be played in empty stadiums? There are just too many questions at the moment. Well, at least the stadium should be full of fans vs. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
