Marvin Powell, one of the greatest linemen in USC history, passed away in October. He was 67. Powell was an All-American in 1975 and 1976 and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. For some reason, he is not in the USC Hall of Fame. Powell was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, three-time All-Pro and Jets Team MVP in 1979. “Marvin was … Continue reading Remembering Marvin Powell

What would a Cal fan say in 2016 if you told them Sonny Dykes would be in the national title game six years later? TCU went from 5-7 last year to 13-1 this year. But some USC fans say they are just happy they got this far after being 4-8 last year. The Fiesta Bowl exceeded expectations. Thankfully, no one can blame Pac-12 refs. That … Continue reading These Frogs Have Horns!

As we continue to look back at some Trojans who passed away in 2022, here’s an appreciation for a great Trojan who played during perhaps its greatest era. All-American offensive lineman Booker Brown died July 18. He was 69. Brown was born in Mississippi before his family moved west when he was 10. “Hey, I grew up in Mississippi,” he said when he was inducted into the … Continue reading Remembering Booker Brown

At least Alex Grinch doesn’t try to sugarcoat the defense’s performance this season. “If you’re not careful, you default to just being OK,” he said. “It pains me to say that that’s where we’ve been the bulk of the year. We’re still learning.” USC (in the dark jerseys) defeated the Green Wave, 20-13, as Doug Essick, Johnny Rossetto and Bobby Musick scored TD’s. A crowd … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Defense Still Learning

You didn’t really think the Pac-12 would go undefeated in the bowl season, did you? And even though Pitt was missing a lot of players, the Panthers weren’t in El Paso on vacation. Good for El Paso. It’s the friendiest bowl out there because of its volunteers who cherish the Sun Bowl. PITT CALLED SAULS @bsauls22 #H2P » @TonyTheTigerSB pic.twitter.com/Cv3COuED5c — Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) December … Continue reading Notes: Quite A Sun Bowl

As we look back at 2022, here’s another Trojan who passed away. Steve Lehmer, a three-year starter on the offensive line at USC from 1967-69 and member of the 1967 national championship team, died on July 14. He was 74. Lehmer was the only sophomore to start on the 1967 team and was also a member of the 1967 and 1968 NCAA championship track teams … Continue reading Remembering Steve Lehmer