Now that the season has ended and we hope for a repeat of Do You Believe in Miracles in the Rose Bowl, I am posting my rating of top Trojans by position that I have seen.  Obviously, everyone has different opinions and I am sure I left out some noteworthy people.  I did it so [...]

By Paul Morantz A former Lincoln High QB, Marcus Allen could have been an All-American safety or receiver.  But as a freshman in l978 he did enough at TB in garbage time that he everyone counted on him keeping the tradition.  Talk about today’s backs, 78 had Charles White, Lynn Cain and Allen. Cain graduated in 79, [...]

By Paul Morantz We Are SC Mag copyright 2005 Sports Illustrated in 2005, following the Orange Bowl, selected the “Greatest Games” in USC History. The No.1 pick by the magazine was the famous l967 O.J. vs. Beban game.  The 2005 BCS title game came in only as No.6.  If one talks of drama and cross town – rivalry, the 67 [...]

by Paul Morantz I was at Ft. Ord and just 18 when a barrack’s mate, Don Clark Jr. (yes the coach’s son) told me in the fall sophomore Mike Garrett would be a better runner than Willie Brown. I didn’t believe him at the moment, but it was true. When I was 19 and at SMCC Garrett [...]

Originally published in Los Angeles Magazine in 1972, this article is an enlightening profile of the USC Football star Anthony Davis in his prime.

An in depth article reviewing the accomplishments of USC quarterback Paul McDonald in the 2003 season.

Like before every ND game, it is a requirement to pay homage to the legendary Anthony Davis.

The passing of Corky McKay brings back emotions and memories felt when Saint John left us. While she was mainly in the background, Coach always made funny quips about her, from cooking to everything else. You knew this was a couple that loved each other. In their honor I am telling the tale of how the McKay era got started. And how almost it never was.