This week I am going to remember Trojans who died in 2021. Today, a look at offensive tackle Steve Riley, who was an All-American offensive tackle in 1973. Steve Riley died on Sept. 16 from cardiac arrest. He was 68. Riley was an offensive tackle on the 1972 national championship team that went undefeated and named an All-American in 1973. Riley was a first-round pick in … Continue reading Remembering Steve Riley
WINNERS USC basketball The Trojans rose to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 poll, their highest-ranking since 1975. That Gus Williams-led team got to No. 5. Just don’t play and you never lose. Williams is pictured above. Carson Palmer The Heisman winner turns 42 today and did a great job spilling the beans on that players group Mike Bohn consulted during the coaching search. … Continue reading USC Winners And Losers Of Week
Lincoln Riley’s search for an offensive tackle has resulted in the addition of Virginia transfer Bobby Haskins. He was an ACC honorable mention selection this past season. He was also ACC offensive lineman of the week against Duke. USC needs linemen so Haskins will immediately get to play at left tackle. This means Andrew Vorhees can move back to guard or perhaps right tackle. But … Continue reading USC Finally Gets An Offensive Tackle
What a season for linebacker Palaie Gaoteote. He transferred to Ohio State and played in seven games, making eight tackles with half a sack and a fumble recovery. Presumably, he can return for another season if he chooses. Michael Pittman caught 12 passes for 82 yards yesterday for the Indianapolis Colts. It’s funny to think Clay Helton was starting Jalen Greene at wide receiver but … Continue reading USC Sunday Notes
In my annual Christmas tradition, here is my all-time favorite USC picture.Hollywood screen legend Greta Garbo was sent to USC in 1926 to pose for some publicity photos with the track team. Garbo initially refused until MGM deducted $25 from her salary, which convinced her to head to campus and don a USC track singlet. She is with a USC track assistant coach in the above photo. … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
In a blog tradition, here is the Christmas Eve NORAD Santa Tracker. And in an added twist, here is Ed Orgeron delivering some Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas to all, til I saw you some mo! https://t.co/BHDiBtdVa3 — Coach Ed Orgeron (@Coach_EdOrgeron) December 24, 2021 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Check Out The NORAD Santa Tracker
