COLUMN: Trojans need to provide light


The spotlight finally turns back to the football field this Saturday — where it will hopefully stay for the remainder of the season. Through all of the events that have transpired over one of the crazier weeks at USC in recent memory, my focus, unlike the focus of many, hasn’t been on who the program […]

COLUMN: The Coliseum has lost its edge


Ohio State. Alabama. Florida State. They all have one thing in common: It’s almost impossible to beat them at their home stadiums. In fact, these teams are a combined 72-3 at home since the 2012 season. The fact that these teams are so dominant at home should come as no surprise. Over the past four […]

In support of Pat Haden


I certainly didn’t see this coming. When Steve Sarkisian had his alcohol incident at an alumni event this August, I thought it would be an independent event. I thought it was bad and worth more serious discipline than it received, but it never crossed my mind that it would happen again. Pat Haden didn’t think it […]

President Nikias shows support for Athletic Director Pat Haden


A day after the firing of coach Steve Sarkisian, President C. L. Max Nikias demonstrated his support for Athletic Director Pat Haden in a statement issued early Monday morning. “As president of USC I am very, very fortunate to have Pat Haden as our Athletic Director — as is the entire Trojan Family,” Nikias said. “He is a man […]