Junior day means more than you think


The phrase “junior day” isn’t likely to ring a bell in most people’s minds, regardless of their allegiance to the game of college football. That’s because, to the uninformed eye, the event seems to be little beyond a bunch of eager high schoolers checking out a university campus. But it’s much more than that. On […]

The USC-UCLA rivalry still means so much


When USC and UCLA meet in any sport, there tends to be a lot on the line. There might be a conference title at stake. Other times, postseason hopes are at stake. Ultimately, the rivalry is always for city bragging rights, regardless of record or standing. But this year, neither team has a whole lot […]

Trojans to play the role of the underdog


From entrance signs honoring the likes of Fred Lynn, Mark McGwire and Randy Johnson to the 12 national championship banners hanging so proudly as you step just a few feet inside the stadium to the Prior Plaza wall — which has 184 hanging plaques to commemorate every All-American and every major leaguer who has ever […]