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Committee has tough decisions to make


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College football is obsessed with records. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it isn’t a good one either. At times, it can cloud someone’s vision and allow one to overlook the talent and current play of a team just because of its record. Other times, focusing on records completely makes sense. I know what […]

Saturday’s perfect day came at the right time


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Last week was crazy, to say the least. I covered the election and the ensuing protests for Annenberg Media. It was a great experience sitting in the control room of our studio, surrounded by some great friends while producing about seven hours of live television. It was a really unique working experience — nothing like […]

Sports media should be more gender diverse


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Being a female in sports journalism is hard for a number of reasons. While I’ve had the privilege of working with a number of great female reporters here at USC, I know that out in the real world, those numbers fall dramatically. It’s hard working in a field that’s entirely male-dominated. The Women’s Media Center […]

The importance of coachability cannot be underestimated


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Coachability is important, whether you’re a young athlete, a professional athlete or even a non-athlete. I attended a lunch event with Jacob Ullman of FOX Sports last week, and as he wrapped up his presentation, he put up a list of qualities that don’t require talent but can make anyone stand out in the work […]

Vin Scully was more than just a broadcaster


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Three of my childhood sports icons — Kobe Bryant, Vin Scully and David Ortiz — all have announced their retirement this year. On April 13, Bryant played his last game as a Laker. It will be a day that’s forever close to my heart. I got to spend it with my dad, my friend Hailey […]

QB change means little without discipline


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USC is not a bad team, but its 1-2 record is not an ideal situation. In their two losses to No. 1 Alabama and No. 7 Stanford, the Trojans were outscored 79-16. They scored one touchdown between the two games. You can’t really expect to win games — especially in the Pac-12 — by only […]

USC fall sports are more than football


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It’s no surprise that USC’s football team is the focus of campus in the fall. They’re preparing for their first conference game against No. 7 Stanford this Saturday. But although all the attention is on them, there are other teams in the fall who have started their seasons strong and deserve support from Trojan fans […]

USC should embrace underdog mentality


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Trojan Nation may not want to hear it, but the Crimson Tide are favored by 10.5 points. In all aspects, No. 20 USC enters Saturday’s game as the underdog. The Trojans may not look at it in such a light, but they’re facing the No. 1 defending national champions in Alabama. The Trojans aren’t used […]

COLUMN: USC has no drama, but tough schedule


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With the lights shining down in Arlington Saturday night as the USC football team takes the field for the first game of their season, it won’t be just any other game. Across the field, the top-ranked, defending national champions will be eyeing down the Trojans. Many are anticipating No. 20 USC to lose to Alabama. […]