Annenberg Media • June 9, 2020

Black Trojan athletes take initiative to foster discussion about racial issues

Fresh off the beach volleyball courts at Merle Norman Stadium, Joy Dennis, a graduate student next season, walked down the streets of USC’s campus. She was approached and asked if she played basketball for the Trojans, seemingly ignorant of the fact that she was covered in sand.

Annenberg Media • April 23, 2020

2020 NFL Draft Special | SPORTS SCENE

While remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SPORTS SCENE went live for the first two days of the NFL Draft. Featuring live guests and commentary, the team was on air for more than 10 hours in two days. Executive Producer: Sam Arslanian

Annenberg Media • December 27, 2019

Trojans drop Holiday Bowl, defense ripped apart by Iowa

USC did reconcile part of its possession deficit — finishing the game seven minutes behind the Hawkeyes. USC’s biggest area of failure was on third-down conversions. The USC defense allowed eight of 13 third-down conversions — Iowa usually converts at a rate of five per 13 attempts. The few stops USC did manage to put up came when the game was out of reach.

Annenberg Media • April 5, 2020

‘We are Legends:’ Nick Rakocevic reflects on his final moments as a Trojan

“I was really in my head about coming up as a freshman, the things that I’ve accomplished there and how it was just over that quick,” Rakocevic said. “I would give anything to just be 18 years old and running around USC’s campus.”

Annenberg Media • March 13, 2020

Letter from the Sports Director: What we will do going forward

It seems trivial talking about playing with a ball during an international crisis, but to many, this wasn’t real until it affected the sports world.

Arc Publishing • December 21, 2019

Outside the Pocket: Helton sticking around is not that crazy of an idea

The 2018 season was more than a disappointment for the Trojans — finishing with a 5-7 record. A head coach posting a losing record — even just one season — is an executable offense in the minds of Trojan fans. It was understandable why fans would start clamoring for a new leader at the helm, but does it make sense to fire a coach that improved to 8-4 just a season later?

Daily Trojan • February 27, 2019

How one night in Birmingham changed college football in the South

Sept. 12, 1970, was the first game of the season for USC and Alabama. At the time, the matchup was seen as a clash of two of the nation’s best collegiate football programs, and USC ended up routing Alabama 42-21. In hindsight, the game between Paul “Bear” Bryant’s all-white Crimson Tide and John McKay’s fully integrated Trojans, featuring its all-black backfield, served as a catalyst for the rapid integration of Southeastern Conference football programs.

May 29, 2019

Sam Arslanian - 2019 Reporter Reel

Arc Publishing • December 21, 2019

USC falls to Washington on the road in offensive battle

On the other side of the field, the Trojans got off to a rough start. A lack of offensive production didn’t bode well for the Trojans, as the Huskies took advantage of every scoring opportunity possible. For the first time this season, the Trojans did not score on the opening drive; they wouldn’t put points on the board until late in the second quarter.

Arc Publishing • December 21, 2019

Trojans soar past UCLA as Slovis makes USC history

“Obviously, it’s an honor to be up on that list,” Slovis said. “I think it just reflects on the receiving corps and the players around me. I don’t think any of those other [USC quarterbacks] had the opportunity to have four other receivers do that.”

Annenberg Media • December 21, 2019

Outside the Pocket: Helton needs to go and Urban Meyer isn’t the answer

“I’ve been here 10 years,” head coach Clay Helton said after USC was massacred by Oregon Saturday. “I believe in being a servant to this university and to the young men that are here. Each and every day I wake up and represent them and our school, and I will continue to do that each and every day. And I’ll fight like hell with the people I believe in, and the people I love, until they ask me not to do it anymore."

Annenberg Media • March 5, 2019

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Annenberg Media • September 9, 2019

Lynn Swann resigns as athletic director

Folt’s special advisor Dave Roberts will serve as the interim athletic director, according to the letter. He came to USC in the summer of 2010 as the vice president of athletics compliance. Roberts also currently serves as the NCAA’s Vice Chair of the Committee on Infractions.

WDIV - Local4 • July 25, 2019

Will the Detroit Tigers stay off the worst records list?

The Detroit Tigers have taken sole ownership of the worst record in baseball, dropping below the Baltimore Orioles this week. Detroit is on pace to have its second-worst record in the modern era, better only than the record posted by the 2003 team that finished 43-119.

Annenberg Media • December 21, 2019

Outside the Pocket: USC’s lack of discipline has led to low expectations and mediocre accomplishments

USC needs a culture change. The hiring of athletic director Mike Bohn will undoubtedly bring a shift in culture to USC athletics as a whole. Bohn’s enthusiasm and expertise in his role will bode well for USC. Bohn is fired up for this position, as evidenced in his introductory press conference. You can tell he understands what USC athletics stands for; he is even trying to modify USC’s motto from “Fight On” to “Fight On to Victory.”