I have been a USC fan since 1968, and have also followed local pro sports since that time, but I am no fan of LA pro sports.
The main reason is that despite all the talent USC has provided in all three major sports over these 54 years, USC has been grossly under represented on local pro rosters.
Conversely, UCLA has been very well represented.
I can only recall two USC starters for the Rams in all these years. They were Bob Klein about 50 years ago, and Robert Woods more recently. This seems like a statistical anomaly. Is it coincidence or by design?
Today, neither the Rams, Chargers, Lakers, or Clippers have any Trojans.
Have local LA teams avoided USC players so as not to develop a USC identity? They have sure had no problem with bringing in Bruins over the years.
Even John Robinson's Rams had a bunch of Bruins and Domers, but only 3rd string Trojans.
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The main reason is that despite all the talent USC has provided in all three major sports over these 54 years, USC has been grossly under represented on local pro rosters.
Conversely, UCLA has been very well represented.
I can only recall two USC starters for the Rams in all these years. They were Bob Klein about 50 years ago, and Robert Woods more recently. This seems like a statistical anomaly. Is it coincidence or by design?
Today, neither the Rams, Chargers, Lakers, or Clippers have any Trojans.
Have local LA teams avoided USC players so as not to develop a USC identity? They have sure had no problem with bringing in Bruins over the years.
Even John Robinson's Rams had a bunch of Bruins and Domers, but only 3rd string Trojans.
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