COLUMN: Trojans can still salvage season


As the final seconds ticked off the clock in USC’s surprise victory over No. 3 Utah, the aura of the Coliseum felt different than in week’s past. The stadium was still full, besides the small section of Utah fans that abandoned their seats early and still rocking as Cameron Smith led the band, somewhat nervously, […]

Utah coach failed first test for job


Without equivocation, I was rooting for USC this past weekend. My Trojan roots run deep, and I still believe anything is possible this season. But there was a little — just a little — bit of me rooting for Utah coach Kyle Whittingham. There’s a small chance Whittingham becomes the next head coach of the […]

Trojans only missing leadership


USC is the most frustrating football team in the country. Saturday’s dominant win against Utah further reinforced that notion. A 42-24 blowout over the No. 3 team in the country shows just how good the Trojans are but is also a painful reminder of what could have been. USC left everything out on the field […]