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

Florida offensive tackle Michael Tarquin, who started seven games in 2022, is transferring to USC. Tarquin missed four games with an injury. He started two games in 2021. And now for some history: Stonier Hall was privately built in 1927 as a men’s dorm. USC acquired it in 1956. It was converted into offices in 1975. The Homecoming dance featured Frank De Vol and his … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

The Cotton Bowl will have an SEC officiating crew. Referee Steve Marlowe is an Alabama graduate. Now you might not like Pac-12 refs, but a Pac-12 crew will do the Georgia-Ohio State game (Peach Bowl). Part of the reason for that is because you can’t have an SEC or Big Ten for this game. But Pac-12 officials have been busy during bowl season. They worked … Continue reading USC-Tulane Has SEC Feel

Caleb Williams practiced today at AT&T Stadium. The media was able to watch the first 15 minutes so it was difficult to tell how close to 100 percent Williams looked. He wore a sleeve on his left leg. We’ll see if Lincoln Riley is forthcoming regarding Williams’ status. “The expectation here (at USC) is that the best players go on to play in the National … Continue reading Caleb Williams Practices In Texas

The 2022 season still has one more game left but I’m pulling out my crystal ball for a 2023 prediction. I predict USC will finally win the Pac-12 title next season and play in the College Football Playoff. USC will play Alabama in the semifinals and lose, 42-24. Even though the College Football Playoff expands in 2024, I think it will be tough for USC … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A 2023 Prediction

As New Year’s Day beckons, I’ll highlight some Trojans we lost in 2022. Former USC halfback Ernie Zampese was better known as a successful NFL offensive coordinator. Zampese was a left halfback at USC in 1955-56 and made his mark despite playing with star tailbacks Jon Arnett and C.R. Roberts. In 1956, Zampese was third in rushing (500 yards), second in passing, third in scoring and third in total … Continue reading Remembering Ernie Zampese