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A Quick Word On The New Dedeaux Field

A quick word on the new Dedeaux Field. When USC unveiled the original Dedeaux Field in 1974, it was considered one of the best college baseball stadiums in the country. The new Dedeaux Field, which officially opened Friday night, by today’s standards is a basic ball park. Not remarkable. Not below par. Just a standard, bang-average facility with a small capacity (about 1,600 attended the … Continue reading A Quick Word On The New Dedeaux Field

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If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC plays its first game at the new Dedeaux Field tonight at 6 vs. Pepperdine. Admission to all home games this season is free. When USC won the national championship in 1962, it almost unexpectedly lost the title on Nov. 17, when 4-4 Navy came to the Coliseum, fresh off a 34-6 loss to Syracuse the week before. The Trojans were ranked No. 2 in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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USC Notes: An Improvised Athletic Event

USC had its alumni baseball game last weekend. The stands at the new Dedeaux Field did not yet pass inspection, so the boosters who came for the alumni game had to sit down in the bullpen with the porta-potties away from everything. Among those who showed up to festivities the night before were Lars Nootbar, Mark McGwire and Bret Boone. Continue reading USC Notes: An Improvised Athletic Event

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Morning Buzz: Seven USC Players Make NFL Combine

Seven USC player have been invited to the NFL Combine: Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane, Bishop Fitzgerald, Kamari Ramsey, Lake McRee, Eric Gentry and Anthony Lucas. “These are the type of games you want,” Riley said. “These are the type of games that we came here for. We want guys to come to USC because they want to be in these games as well.” Continue reading Morning Buzz: Seven USC Players Make NFL Combine

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Former USC Player Gets Ninth-Year Of Eligibility!

Former USC defensive end Solomon Tuliaupupu has been granted a ninth year of eligibility. This is not a misprint. A ninth year! What is his 401 (k) looking like? He was a Class of 2018 high school graduate at Mater Dei and will play next season at Montana, where he also spent last season. He had 43 tackles last season at Montana. She is in … Continue reading Former USC Player Gets Ninth-Year Of Eligibility!