It won’t happen until 2017, but the Trojans can take solace in the fact that they’ll get another crack at the Longhorns before the next decade is done. In times like these, where overzealous sanctions bear down and promise to handicap us, thank you Pat Haden for giving us something to look forward to: “USC […]
Read moreUSC will return its 2004 title trophy
The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) notified USC on Thursday that it has vacated the Trojans’ 2004 national championship, and USC announced shortly thereafter that it is in the process of returning the Grantland Rice Trophy it was given after that title-winning season. Here’s a statement from USC athletic director Pat Haden: “Due to […]
Read morePat Haden on Dan Patrick Show
Pat Haden joined the Dan Patrick show this morning. Dan asked Haden about institutional control, Pete Carroll, USC’s appeal, Reggie Bush and Lane Kiffin. To listen to the full interview click here. Haden on sanctions, Carroll, Kiffin, Bush’s Heisman [cnnsi]
Read moreAt USC, J.K. McKay is still Pat Haden’s go-to guy
McKay, quarterback Haden’s favorite receiver when they played for the Trojans in the 1970s, now is new athletic director Haden’s point man overseeing a troubled football program. The dynamic hasn’t changed much, and their close friendship has only grown stronger.J.K. McKay says he is not George Orwell, this is not 1984, and he is not […]
Read more2010 Training Camp Started Yesterday
(USC Athletic Director Pat Haden, University President C.L. Max Nikias and Associate Athletic Director J.K. McKay attend the Trojans’ first practice of the year. Photo by Icon Sports Media) USC’s 2010 season began yesterday with their first practice of training camp. All players reported to camp except for fullback Soma Vainuku, who has some academic […]
Read morePat Haden to Take Over as New AD
The former-USC QB, and most recently, TV commentator for Notre Dame games, will replace Mike Garrett on August 3rd. USC picks Pat Haden as new USC athletic director [LA Times]
Read moreTaylor Hackford Announced as the 2010 Asa V. Call Award Winner
(Taylor Hackford with Eva Mendes) The Asa V. Call award is the most prestigious award that the USC Alumni Association provides. Prior Asa Call winners are such notables as John Wayne, Neil Armstrong, Herb Alpert, Pat Nixon, Norman Topping, Warren Christopher, John Ferraro, Pat Haden, Rod Dedeaux, and current Chairman of the USC Board of […]
Read moreFlashback: 1975, USC vs. Ohio St
Video via user SCkego on youtube and mothcontrol.com/sc Sometimes you have to look to the past to get a glimpse of things to come. So here’s your glimpse. New Years Day, 1975. The granddaddy of them all: The Rose Bowl. #4 USC clinched the Pac-8 to face #2 Ohio State…and the rest is history. With […]
Read moreCartoon Of The Day
If you clicked on the Morning Buzz link below, you probably saw a John McKay quote about Stanford following a victory in 1972. “I’d like to have beaten them by 2,000 points,” McKay said. “They have no class. They’re the worst winners we’ve ever come up against.” Well, here’s a priceless cartoon from the following […]
Read moreIn case you missed it…
The LA Times had a great article written up about John McKay… One night while out at Chasen’s of Beverly Hills with Bear Bryant, a waiter approached with a request. “Coach McKay,” he said. “Mr. Sinatra has a table in back and wants you to stop by.” McKay, who already had won two of his […]
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