COLUMN: Kessler missing last year’s confidence


Before the season started, I wrote a column about how Cody Kessler is the most underrated quarterback in college football. At the time, I was basing my opinion on Kessler’s performance last season when he completed 69.7 percent of his passes and had 39 touchdowns to just five interceptions. Kessler likely flew under the radar […]

Trojans hold off Cal for second straight win


Behind 24 unanswered points and sophomore Adoree’ Jackson’s first career pick-six, the USC Trojans notched their second straight win with a 27-21 victory over Cal on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. The Trojans beat the Golden Bears for the 12th straight time, and have not lost to them since 2003. “Wow, what a fun win […]

Haden steps down from College Football Playoff selection committee


USC athletic director Pat Haden is stepping down from the College Football Playoff selection committee, Executive Director Bill Hancock announced today. “I am reluctant to step down, but my doctors advised me to reduce my traveling,” Haden said. The 62-year-old Haden has most recently been dealing with some health concerns. He felt ill on the […]

Men’s water polo looks to bounce back against Cal


After suffering a tough one-goal loss at Pacific last weekend, the No. 3-ranked USC men’s water polo team will seek to rebound on the road at No. 4 Cal on Saturday morning. The Trojans fell 8-7 to the Tigers on Oct. 25 in a tight game throughout. Pacific went ahead by two goals late in […]

COLUMN: The USC power that never transpired


The two sports that dictate the culture of most college athletic programs have always been — and always will be — football and men’s basketball. At the University of Southern California, the history and tradition of the football program speaks for itself — 11 national titles, seven Heisman trophy winners and nearly 500 players selected […]