USC offensive lineman Austin Jackson ran the 40 in 5.07 seconds today at the NFL combine and had one of the best vertical leaps (31.0). The more important time for linemen is the 10-yard split because that’s linemen rarely run 40 yards down field. Jackson’s time of 1.73 seconds tied for second. Iowa offensive tackle Travis Wirfs is dominating with a 4.86 40-yard dash; 10’1″ … Continue reading USC Notes: Austin Jackson Off To Strong Combine Start

I often write about the powerful role Julie’s Restaurant played with USC athletics. It was the place to be for at least four decades (1950’s-80’s). And here’s another great example: When John Robinson resigned from being vice president of university relations to become the Rams coach on Feb. 14, 1983, there was speculation he might take some USC assistants with him but no official announcements … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Well, this is not a surprise. USC athletic director Mike Bohn, outside the friendly confines of a fan-site interview, decided to add “context” to his comments about taking the Trojans out of the Pac-12. “The answer is no,” Bohn told CBS Sports on Thursday. “Why would we do that? We’ve got 21 sports here. You know the drill. There would be no way for us … Continue reading Mike Bohn Pours Some Water On USC Leaving Pac-12