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Is Lane Kiffin beyond a point of maturation?


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To everyone — the pundit, the avid fan, the man who sells you bacon-wrapped hot dogs on Exposition Boulevard — Lane Kiffin represents a number of things. To some, he’s a perpetual brat. To others, he’s a Trojan prince, leading USC back from NCAA sanctions. Truth, in turn, becomes muddied, and it’s understandably challenging to […]

Veteran coach turning D-Line into strength


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During the latter days of training camp, Ed Orgeron stood near the corner of Howard Jones Field, arms crossed and carrying a slight grin. He knew the answer to the question, but he cared not to say, really, or even elaborate much. “You’re sandbagging a little, aren’t you?” a reporter asked. “You guys are better […]

Preseason hype does not equate to wins


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Oh, the difference a year makes. A year ago, USC ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press’ preseason college football poll. In USA Today’s poll, the Trojans were absent because of sanctions. One 10-2 season and one upset of Oregon later, the Trojans now rank in the top three in every preseason poll imaginable, including […]

July marks the best of Trojan athletics


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Until we meet again, USC. Wednesday marked the last night of production of The Daily Trojan for the spring semester, which means the semester is coming to a close. We all know what that means for students: Finals. Summer vacation. Job-hunting. But for many USC students, alumni and fans, the end of the semester means […]

Practice makes perfect


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The USC football team practices Tuesday afternoon on Howard Jones Field. This was the team’s first practice since spring break. The Trojans are ranked No. 1 in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25. See Page 11 for Pigskin Notes from Tuesday’s practice.

Questions to ponder during the spring


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Don’t be fooled by the uncharacteristic heat wave that has been making its way through Southern California; it’s March, not August. Nonetheless, spring football is officially upon us, and this year the stakes are just a little bit higher. In previous years, spring football focused on ushering in a new coaching staff, postseason bans and […]