Here is USC tailback Willie Brown after a game in 1963 talking to school president Norman Topping. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

Who ever thought there would be a contract dispute with Sam Darnold? But then we are talking about the Jets here. They are trying to get Darnold to agree that all his guaranteed money would be voided if he’s fined and/or suspended by the NFL for disciplinary reasons on-or-off the field. Neither Baker Mayfield nor Josh Allen had to agree to that. Their guarantees are voided … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: When Will Sam Darnold Sign With Jets?

USC starts training camp this week and all eyes will be on the quarterbacks. But I would argue the defense is more important, especially the secondary. I will believe Iman Marshall has improved when I see it. Ajene Harris is solid but can be inconsistent. There are some talented freshmen but will they be coached well enough to play immediately? The press coverage of the … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz

Clay Helton said age will not be a factor when choosing a starting quarterback. Why didn’t he have this policy when Sam Darnold competed against Max Browne two years ago? When Bryce Young committed to USC, it presented this question: Will the Trojans start two quarterbacks (JT Daniels, Young) who are 6-feet-1 and 6-feet tall for the next six years? Willie Brown was not only … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A Notes Column

Willie Brown, who is probably one of the greatest athletes in USC history, died today of cancer. Here’s my favorite example of his ability: In the 1963 Rose Bowl, No. 1 USC played No. 2 Wisconsin. Brown had 108 yards receiving, returned kickoffs 41-and-31 yards and made perhaps the key play of the game with an interception in the end zone. In 1962, he set a … Continue reading Former USC Great Willie Brown Dies