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2010 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Sam “Bam” Cunningham Passes Away

Sam “Bam” Cunningham, a 2010 College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred at fullback for Southern California from 1970-72, passed away Sept. 7 in Inglewood, California. He was 71. “Sam Cunningham left a huge impact both on and off the field and not just at USC but nationwide,” said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. “From leading the Trojans to a national title to helping inspire the integration of southern football, Sam’s legacy will live on forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.” “Sam was the most gifted fullback I’ve ever known in terms of his speed, in

Student Athlete of the Week: Drake London

Drake London of USC is projected to be one of the top junior wide receivers in the nation. Last season, he was named on the Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team and the All-Pac-12 second team. For the first time in his athletic career, London is focusing on one sport. During his freshman year, London was a dual-sport athlete, playing basketball and football for the Trojans. In December 2020, he decided to part ways with the men’s basketball team. “Obviously basketball is a part of my background, it’s a part of me,” London said. “Of course I miss it, but I

So Cal Legends: Violet Palmer

Violet Palmer has historical success as a basketball player and as a referee. She was born and raised in Compton, CA and started playing basketball at five years old.

USC Loses Pac-12 Championship and Opts Out Of Bowl Play

USC Trojans took a disappointing loss in the Pac-12 Championship 31-24 against the Oregon Ducks. The Trojans attempted to make a fourth-quarter comeback after being down 14, but they could not reach their goal of winning the Pac-12 for the first time since 2017, as their undefeated season came to an end.

Turnovers Propel No. 7 Oregon Over USC

With the PAC12 South title still in play, USC was looking to continue their undefeated streak at home against the seventh ranked Oregon Ducks. The Trojans have looked unstoppable at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum defeating two ranked opponents for a 4-0 home record. The streak came to an end in a 56-24 loss at the hand of the Ducks who are atop the PAC12 with a 5-0 conference record.

Student Athlete of the Week: Jermar Jefferson

Snoop Youth Football League Alum, Jermar Jefferson, presented a competitive rushing game for the Oregon State Beavers last season. His efforts at the running back position earned him Pac-12 Freshmen Offensive Player of the Year and an All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention.

UCLA Bruins Lose Third Straight To #5 Oklahoma Sooners

The Bruin faithful arrived at the Rose Bowl in anticipation for a showdown against one of the most electrifying players in all of college football, Jalen Hurts. Upset hopes didn’t go as planned as (0-3) UCLA were defeated 48-14 by the #5 ranked (3-0) Oklahoma Sooners who got off to a strong start and never looked back.