IMHO Sunday: Spring game autographs matter

In my humble opinion, cardinal and gold thoughts on what I see, what I hear, and what I think from Los Angeles: The autograph: If you’ve been a sports fan since you were a kid, there's nothing more exciting than getting an autograph from your favorite sports hero or nothing more deflating and a lasting memory when you either can’t or are rejected by a sports idol in your autograph request. The autograph – Part 2: In the past going back to the Pete Carroll years, following the conclusion of the annual spring game or showcase – take your pick – players and coaches have remained to sign autographs after a brief cooling off period either on the floor of the Coliseum or in the outside concourse of the Grand Old Lady. Fans – both young and old – had an opportunity to get their favorite Trojans players to sign almost anything that you could press ink into. Getting a quick picture also was a great keepsake.