Continuing our look back at Trojans who passed away in 2023, Mike Giddings was the defensive coordinator for the 1962 USC national championship team. Giddings was an assistant coach under John McKay from 1961-65. He left USC to become head coach at Utah (1966-67). He was also head coach at Monrovia High School (1957-59), Glendale College (1960) and Newport Harbor High School (1982-85). He was also one … Continue reading In Memoriam: Mike Giddings

All it took was a USC bowl victory to come up with some horrendous takes. Here are some of the worst: Continue reading Some Bad Holiday Bowl Takes

With 2023 coming to a close, let’s start remembering some of the Trojans who passed away this year. C.R. Roberts, a USC fullback, is best remembered for the 1956 game vs. Texas when USC was told its African-American players could not stay at its Austin hotel. USC coach Jess Hill refused to stay there and tried three different hotels before finding one that would accept the entire … Continue reading In Memoriam: C.R. Roberts

Well, at least USC showed up and played hard. The Holiday Bowl answered one question: Miller Moss earned an opportunity to be the starting QB next season. Like I said, give me a guy who understands the traditions and importance of rivalry games over a one-year rental. Two other things going to next season: Congratulations, coach Riley – your reward is the ceremonial #HolidayBowl egg … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Louisville Game