USC DIGEST


Falyn Fonoimoana declared ineligible The No. 2 USC women’s volleyball team, which begins its season Aug. 26, can take pride in last year’s impressive run to the Final Four and the return of several players who earned Pac-10 or All-American honors just a year ago. On Friday, those feats were momentarily overshadowed by a huge […]

Receiving group focal point for USC in 2011


Despite many major moments of the 2010 season being dominated by obvious growing pains and missed opportunities, there remained a constant staple in the Trojans’ offense fans could always get excited about — the exhilarating connection that junior quarterback Matt Barkley shared with then-freshman wide receiver Robert Woods. Quickly getting time as a starter alongside […]

Focus on the core to stay fit and healthy


Though summertime is winding down, the warm weather lasts much longer in Southern California, leaving more time to focus on getting that beach body. And more often than not, a good beach body means excellent abdominals. Six packs. Abs. Action stars have them, people want them and fitness programs market themselves on their ability to […]