The Southern California Trojans lost yesterday to their cross town arch rivals the UCLA Bruins… I’ll leave it to others to explain what happened (UCLA)… (USC)…but the sweetness of a victory over the Bruins was elusive.
I do — somehow — remember when one special UCLA’s streak of 32 years was broken.
It is interesting to say that none of us started out as Trojans… but we all ended up that way. Karen graduated from the University of Florida and competed her last year of eligibility as a Trojan becoming an All-American and setting USC’s record in the women’s shot (57-07) and I spent a few years working out with many of the athletes while obtaining two masters degrees in business (Beta Gamma Sigma)… and Laura… that’s a special story.
My wife earned all her degrees at UCLA completing her Ph.D. in 1979, but yesterday I saw where her heart really was when I glanced over and saw a tear of sadness falling from her face. She said that ‘SC had been good to Karen and Me…. and… she wanted SC to win! Laura is a Trojan today through and through and that’s the way it often goes.
The University of Southern California is highly selective in admissions, and is tough and uncompromising in their pursuit of excellence… with a loyal alumni! A degree from ‘SC means something today and tomorrow. You may start out attending Southern Cal… but you end up loving it…. and keep coming back.
So, congrats to the Bruins… but remember, ‘SC already captured the PAC 10 Conference Championship.
Fight On!
“Fight on for ol’ SC,
Our men fight on to victory.
Our Alma Mater dear
Looks up to you,
Fight on and win
For ol’ SC
Fight on to victory
Fight on!”
Roger Freberg
Oh yes, I wasn’t always a Trojan… but …well… let’s just say that was long ago.