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University of Southern California Fans
Why Trojans?
The origin of USC's nickname, Trojan, dates back to 1912. Originally, the teams of the University of Southern California were referred to as Methodists or Wesleyans, names not favored by university officials. The director of athletics, Warren Bovard, son of university president Dr. George Bovard, asked Owen Bird, a sportswriter for the LA Times, to give the university a new nickname. "Although we now are proud of a winning tradition, the USC family was not always successful during the early years. In fact, we were named "Trojans" because we were great losers. Bird dubbed the USC team "Trojans" instead of "Methodists" because he compared our players in 1912 to noble Trojan warriors. At That time they were facing teams that were bigger and better-equipped, yet they had splendid fighting spirit. The term 'Trojan' as applied to USC means to me that no matter what the situation, what the odds or what the conditions, the completion must be carried on to the end and those who strive must give all the have and never be weary in doing so." One of the most symbolic landmarks on campus is undoubtedly Tommy Trojan. His historical background dates back to USC's 50th anniversary.
Why Trojans?
- Cardinal and Gold : Sport these colors at all available times! Shirts, hats, messenger bags, SC iphone cases etc.
- "Tailback U": is a nickname that emerged when Hall of Fame college football coach John McKay and successor John Robinson began producing a number of top-rated players at the tailback position such as Mike Garrett, O.J. Simpson, Anthony Davis, Ricky Bell, Charles White, and Marcus Allen.
- #55 : A recent tradition has a selected linebacker wearing the number 55. The number cannot be taken but is assigned by the head coach. Pete Carroll has, at times, refrained from assigning the number if he does not think any player is worthy. The player wearing #55 is typically regarded as the anchor of the defense.
- The Fight Song : "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!
- The Mascot : Traveler, the noble white horse that appears at all USC home football games with a regal Trojan warrior astride, is one of the most famous college mascots.
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