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How much fun from one-and-done?

How much fun from one-and-done?

When star basketball players leave after their freshman season, it has an impact on their former teams and coaches.

 

USC signs 10-year agreement with apparel company tied to Cowboys' Jerry Jones

Deal with Silver Star Merchandising will take effect in the fall. Nike remains the outfitter for school's teams.

State lawmakers take a long look at college athletes and sports agents

Hearing at the Coliseum focuses on proposed legislation intended to toughen penalties for agents who violate state law.

 

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NCAA appeals committee upholds sanctions against former USC running backs coach Todd McNair

NCAA appeals committee upholds sanctions against former USC running backs coach Todd McNair

Panel rules that findings and penalties against Todd McNair in the Reggie Bush investigation are appropriate. McNair's attorney had argued in November that an NCAA committee had changed and mischaracterized the testimony of a convicted felon at center of Bush case.

UC Santa Barbara, USC to play in men's volleyball national semifinal match

UC Santa Barbara, USC to play in men's volleyball national semifinal match

It will be a rematch of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title match, won by the Gauchos.

UC Santa Barbara upsets top-ranked USC to earn spot in men's college volleyball Final Four

UC Santa Barbara upsets top-ranked USC to earn spot in men's college volleyball Final Four

Fifth-ranked Gauchos win a close, hard-fought match in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament final to secure automatic Final Four berth. Trojans are expected to get an at-large bid.

A confident Tyron Smith is picked by Cowboys

A confident Tyron Smith is picked by Cowboys

USC tackle, selected with the ninth pick in the draft, is already talking about doing great things in the NFL.

USC defeats UC Irvine in men's volleyball

The Trojans defeated the Anteaters, 3-1 (25-19, 22-25, 25-20, 25-23).USC will face UC Santa Barbara, which upset Long Beach State, in the final of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament.

It's a long time till fall, but USC, UCLA appear to have a long way to go

It's a long time till fall, but USC, UCLA appear to have a long way to go

In their final spring scrimmages, Trojans and Bruins show little to indicate they can be factors in the newly expanded Pacific 12 Conference.

Defense, running game do a lot, Matt Barkley only a little in final spring scrimmage

Defense, running game do a lot, Matt Barkley only a little in final spring scrimmage

The junior quarterback, around whom Coach Lane Kiffin is building the offense, has two passes intercepted during 121-play scrimmage. But tailbacks Curtis McNeal, Dillon Baxter and D.J. Morgan shine.

USC's D.J. Morgan gets chance to display his skills

USC's D.J. Morgan gets chance to display his skills

The redshirt freshman is one of only two uninjured scholarship tailbacks in a program that lacks the experience and depth of recent seasons. USC concludes spring practice with a scrimmage Saturday.

Lane Kiffin says tackling is a part of practice again for Trojans

Lane Kiffin says tackling is a part of practice again for Trojans

The USC coach instituted a no-tackling decree last season because of a thin roster. Kiffin expects the hitting to pay off Saturday when the team scrimmages for the final time this spring.

USC quarterback Matt Barkley shows a flash of anger, just for a moment

USC quarterback Matt Barkley shows a flash of anger, just for a moment

Frustrated after four weeks of spring practice with an inexperienced, inconsistent line and a depleted receiving corps, the usually upbeat junior steps out of character and barks at teammate.

Former USC quarterback Brad Otton scores with pizzeria chain

Former USC quarterback Brad Otton scores with pizzeria chain

Brad Otton, the former USC quarterback and Rose Bowl star, decided the lifestyle of the college football coach wasn't for him. So he started Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana in Nevada and later expanded to Salt Lake City; a third location will open this summer in Pasadena.

Defense dominates in USC's Saturday scrimmage

Defense dominates in USC's Saturday scrimmage

The offense's only touchdown came on the final play of the 73-play scrimmage. The Trojans conclude spring practice next Saturday in front of fans at the Coliseum.

USC's Jesse Scroggins continues to develop

USC's Jesse Scroggins continues to develop

The redshirt freshman appears to be on track to become the backup to Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley.

UCLA, USC each sign one men's basketball player

UCLA, USC each sign one men's basketball player

Bruins land guard De'End Parker, a transfer from City College of San Francisco, and Trojans get Greg Allen, a guard from Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas.

USC's Frankie Telfort contributes as student coach in football

USC's Frankie Telfort contributes as student coach in football

Still on scholarship after career ended before it even started at the school because of a heart condition, the former linebacker helps out by imparting his knowledge.

For former USC coach Peter Daland, about to turn 90, life is going swimmingly

For former USC coach Peter Daland, about to turn 90, life is going swimmingly

A giant in his sport, Daland coached USC to nine NCAA swimming titles and also coached two U.S. Olympic teams. And he's still busy, scouting for USA Swimming and writing a history of Olympic swimming.