Here are pictures of the 1938 USC-UCLA game, which was played on Thanksgiving before 65,000 at the Coliseum.
20 thoughts on “USC Thanksgiving Game Of Night”
Ever wonder if these guys got concussions like players do now? Maybe there is something to be said for leather helmets with no face mask. Makes you be more careful for one thing.
A number of years ago, a study indicated that the leather helmets were in many ways as protective as the new ones. More recent study indicates new helmets are much more protective, not surprisingly.
Without a mask, I’m betting collisions weren’t nearly as violent, would think you’d think twice about where you stuck your head.
Like when you were a kid playing backyard football, when you tackled you wrapped up the opponent , you didn’t lead with your head and spear people.
That’s what I was remembering.
BTW, Miami losing.
Shocker!
Not in college football. This is only the start, and Pitt is not even bowl eligible.
SMU spoils #2 Arizona’s Thanksgiving 66-60. The Trojans play SMU (5-1) at home Sat Dec 2, 7:00 pm. #16 Texas A&M (4-0) plays the Trojans on Sun Nov 26, at the Galen Center, 7:00 pm. Texas A&M has already crushed # 11 West Virginia. Two consecutive Big Time Home Games. Trojan wins could push us into the Top 5, if not higher. FIGHT ON, TROJAN HOOPS !!!
Yep!
My son keeps asking me to take him to the Galen Center to see a game and I haven’t been more excited about our team since the 2001 team so we’re gonna see these guys play. I hope Melton comes back soon. He’s a tough defender and is solid offensively. We have a squad with the potential to go far.
You weren’t excited in 2009?
For the first time in years, seems SC will be able to compete with these top teams.
Should be fun to watch!
I believe USC is on the road for smu
The bRuin at the very top of the first picture could almost pass for Curly in the Three Stooges football short.
Trojans 42, Bruins 7. Some things never change.
Exactly my thoughts. I keep searching for Larry and Moe in picture.
I thought that immediately as well, no doubt the ruins inspired the Three Stooges football spoof
Still do.
Don’t insult Curly by comparing him to an ugly ruin
My favorite Stooge – never the same after he left.
Biggie #8 was going for the big espn highlight hit instead of wrapping up again.
Ever wonder if these guys got concussions like players do now? Maybe there is something to be said for leather helmets with no face mask. Makes you be more careful for one thing.
A number of years ago, a study indicated that the leather helmets were in many ways as protective as the new ones. More recent study indicates new helmets are much more protective, not surprisingly.
Without a mask, I’m betting collisions weren’t nearly as violent, would think you’d think twice about where you stuck your head.
Like when you were a kid playing backyard football, when you tackled you wrapped up the opponent , you didn’t lead with your head and spear people.
That’s what I was remembering.
BTW, Miami losing.
Shocker!
Not in college football. This is only the start, and Pitt is not even bowl eligible.
SMU spoils #2 Arizona’s Thanksgiving 66-60. The Trojans play SMU (5-1) at home Sat Dec 2, 7:00 pm. #16 Texas A&M (4-0) plays the Trojans on Sun Nov 26, at the Galen Center, 7:00 pm. Texas A&M has already crushed # 11 West Virginia. Two consecutive Big Time Home Games. Trojan wins could push us into the Top 5, if not higher. FIGHT ON, TROJAN HOOPS !!!
Yep!
My son keeps asking me to take him to the Galen Center to see a game and I haven’t been more excited about our team since the 2001 team so we’re gonna see these guys play. I hope Melton comes back soon. He’s a tough defender and is solid offensively. We have a squad with the potential to go far.
You weren’t excited in 2009?
For the first time in years, seems SC will be able to compete with these top teams.
Should be fun to watch!
I believe USC is on the road for smu
The bRuin at the very top of the first picture could almost pass for Curly in the Three Stooges football short.
Trojans 42, Bruins 7. Some things never change.
Exactly my thoughts. I keep searching for Larry and Moe in picture.
I thought that immediately as well, no doubt the ruins inspired the Three Stooges football spoof
Still do.
Don’t insult Curly by comparing him to an ugly ruin
My favorite Stooge – never the same after he left.
Biggie #8 was going for the big espn highlight hit instead of wrapping up again.