Category: All things Trojan

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trojan football fans get it all

... in my dreams!
... in my dreams!

Okay, I only wished this happened, but I do think it is a wonderful marketing concept and conversation starter. If people who fish lie, then ex-athletes tell some of the biggest whoppers! I can hear it now as someone gazes at the above poster size framed photo and I remark,” oh yes, they really shouldn’t have … but ol Pete Carroll sincerely wanted to recognize my enormous contributions… and ‘G’ ( athletic director Mike Garrett) wouldn’t have it any other way….”

Yep, need tall boots to put up a picture like that.

I received this picture courtesy of the fine folks at USC’s photostore. They have a lot of other fine stuff… but for some reason this one caught my eye and made me smile. Now, maybe I could turn it into a postcard for all my Bruin friends!

Fight On!

Roger Freberg

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Sc Trojans Best Ohio State

Fight On! for Ol SC, Fight On to Victory!

There were so many heroes… so many Trojans that deserve recognition. However, my heart goes out to two who did a wonderful job setting the tone of the game… Ray Maualuga running back his interception for a touchdown is a highlight ( I played linebacker as a youth… loved that feeling!) and our quarterback… what can I say but “Viva Sanchez!”

The running backs fit the Trojan mold perfectly… who will shine the greatest the season is still unfolding!

Congrats to all!

Roger

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SC Trojans 86 – UCLA Bruins 77 in the one that counts!

fun at Usc
After 15 long years, the University of Southern California Trojan Women’s Track & Field Team beat the UCLA Bruins on their home track (Drake Stadium). Carol Rodriguez ran superbly throughout the day even setting a record in the women’s 400m… a real tough act given the talent in that event at USC in history!

There were many heroes contributing to the Trojan victory. Hey, where did those great distance runners come from?? Wow!

Young freshman Lauren Guerrieri was second in the discus and third in the hammer totaling 4 points. It was many unsung performances like Lauren’s that helped carry the day fro the Trojans! I know Karen was very proud of the women throwers!

Congratulations Coach Allice and your staff!

Fight On!

Roger Freberg

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A bit of work and Trojan Fun this weekend

Dad and TommyLaura and I don’t often have an opportunity to get on down to Los Angeles… but when we do it is always fun to stay over by USC and catch a game or a film on campus. There is always something to do.

We had a few activities to do… Laura was meeting with some fellow Professors to discuss textbooks and such things, we volunteered to submit Karen’s visa application to the Chinese Consulate, meet up with friends and a few other odds and ends around town.

It was certainly an interesting experience submitting Karen’s visa application. Karen will be presenting at a conference in Beijing and asked for some help with some odds and ends. Isn’t that what dads are for anyway?

Almost everyone I know has visited or worked in China… well… except me. Somehow that’s the way it always works out with me waving them off on holiday! ha!

In any event, Laura and I had an opportunity to drop by and see Karen’s Annenberg School of Communication, my Marshall School of Business and walk on out to the Loker track stadium.

It was fun to see where Karen spent so much of her graduate education… and the track where she set the school record in the Shot Put.

fun and games at USC!
Coach Ron Allice is in the center photo with Laura… and Coach Lang, Lauren and Laura are pictured again on the right. Fight on!
USC farmer's market is wonderful
One doesn’t think of a “Farmer’s Market” in the middle of an urban setting… but here it is! Fresh veggies, thirst quenching juices and other healthy snacks were all for the taking…well… if you paid for them!

Great fun!

Roger Freberg

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The Superbowl was better than the Ads!

don't you just love em?
This year’s Superbowl was exciting, so maybe that is why the ads didn’t stand out so much? Some of the ads were good… but far too… too reserved for the superbowl.
Personally, I always love ads that emphasize male distinctiveness… like the guy who hides a six pack Budweiser in a cheese wheel for his friends at a wine and cheese party! However, nothing came close to the ‘magic refrigerator’ of superbowl past… which is a ‘classic.’

‘Trojan Will’ always makes me laugh… this time as ‘Jackie Moon” in a collection of outakes for Budweiser. If you haven’t seen them…  Check this out! 

Roger Freberg

PS. the Car.com guy should study Herb Cohen