Trojan Club of San Diego

Craig Fertig (1942-2008) RIP

2008-10-05T19:14:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans and Friends,

The Trojan Family, and especially the Trojan Club of San Diego, lost a great one yesterday. Craig Fertig passed away in Newport Beach and the USC community is mourning one of it's brightest stars.

Everyone knows of the Fertig to Rod Sherman pass in the last minute of the 1964 USC-Notre Dame game that brought USC back from a 17-0 halftime deficit to a 20-17 victory.

Craig's association with USC spanned over 50 years as a player, coach, administrator, and TV analyst. His association with the Trojan Club of San Diego was a treasure.

Coach Fertig would come down whenever we asked and he would regale us with stories of his career, his association with John McKay, and his observations on the football program. He would spend his allotted time with the organized program and then adjourn to the closest wine emporium with all those who wanted more, and hours later the stories would have to stop. He is personally responsible for helping us raise thousands of dollars that we contributed back to the athletic department to all help our teams strive for excellance.

I got to visit with the Coach for the last time at his normal tailgate spot before the Ohio State game. That will be one of the fond memories I take with me. I consider my life blessed to have the honor of calling Coach Fertig my friend.

Please keep the Fertig family, and the lovely and gracious Margaret O'Connor, in your thoughts and prayers. And, I know he would want us all to...

Fight On! and, Beat the Sun Devils!

Rest in Peace Coach.

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-09-29T10:59:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

Well you can't win them all! Of course, you don't need to stink up the gym either. Yikes! Who were those imposters up at Covallis and what have they done with our Trojan Football team?

But, hey, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, and Men's Water Polo are doing great! So's the football team actually, just one little hiccup.

We have buses available for the October 4 game against Oregon and the October 11 game against ASU. Call Dorothy McRann at 619-698-2330 to make reservations. We are forced, because of liability issues, to make the buses a BYOB situation if you want adult beverages. We'll provide plenty of soft drinks and water, but booze from the Trojan Club is a no-no.

And, don't forget to make your reservations for our next Trojan Club luncheon featuring Ben Malcomson, OnLine Media Director for the USC football team and a former walk-on and DT sports reporter. Call Ray Weber at 619-238-6216 or 619-282-3106. My apologies to our Jewish Trojan Family members because I scheduled this event on Yom Kippur. I didn't know it at the time and we were unable to re-schedule.

Fight On! Beat the Ducks!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-09-16T13:31:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

Great game against Ohio State! I hope you all got to see it either in person, at home, or at one of our three veiwing venues. At 35-3 it was a vicious beating and our Trojans looked good in all aspects of the game.

Cross country was in town for the Aztec Invitational last Saturday. The Trojan women finished sixth in the open/college division. Congratulations to Coach Walsh and the team. I had the honor of presenting them with the Trojan Club of San Diego's $1000 donation, which we do for all USC teams that visit us down here. We are able to do this on the behalf of all San Diego Trojans so big thanks go out to all who support our events.

Next up is USC at Oregon State on Thursday night, September 25. Kick-off is at 6:00 p.m. and we're the only game in town! Things should be rocking at our three viewing locations. If you want to get out of the house and enjoy the fellowship of other Trojans please join us at the PB Bar & Grill in Pacific Beach, the Del Mar Marriott, or, if you're really far north, the Bullpen in Encinitas. Complete addresses are on the home page. XX 1090 Sports Radio will be doing their remote from the PB Bar & Grill, so let's have a big turnout.

The next home game is against Oregon on October 4. There's still room on the buses if you want to skip the hassle of driving and parking.

Fight On! Beat the Beavers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-08-23T18:33:00.000-07:00

It's great to be a Trojan!

USC Olympians are collecting so many medals I can't keep track of them all! All I know is that the streak is still alive. Trojan athletes have won at least one gold medal in every Olympics since 1912!

Football season is here! How do I know? Pete Arbogast came to town to help whip the faithful into a frenzy! Does he think we'll win them all? No. Will we be favored in EVERY game? Yes! If they continue to play like Trojans we could be in for another great year!

The Women of Troy Soccer team opened their NCAA championship defense against USD, sans their gold winning star Amy Rodriguez. No worries, they still prevailed 1-0 and on behalf of the Club I was privileged to give Coach Ali and the team our $1000 donation which we give to all USC teams visiting San Diego.

Come out next weekend, August 30, and join your fellow Trojans for the USC @ UVA game. Kick-off is 12:30 p.m. PDT and we'll be hosting viewing parties at the PB Bar & Grill in Pacific Beach, the Del Mar Marriott at I-5 and Carmel Valley Road, and at the Bullpen in Encinitas at Encinitas Blvd and El Camino Real. Get off the couch and join us! Complete addresses are on the homepage.

The next football luncheon is September 12 featuring USC all-american Duane Bickett. And, finally, don't forget the famous TCSD buses to the Coliseum for all the home games.

Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-08-04T20:33:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

It's on! Football practice started today and now it's time to see if we can "Win Forever!"

You've found this message so you've found the website so go to the calendar section and see what we have planned for August and the rest of football season. Look for information on our buses to the games, our viewing venues for the away (and home) games, and our ever-popular fall football luncheon series.

The first luncheon is August 22 with the Voice of the Trojans Pete Arbogast. Be there! This is always a good one as we get psyched for the season.

And, if that's not enough for August, 8/8/08 at 8:08 p.m. starts the Olympics with a ton of Trojans competing. Did you know that a Trojan athlete has won a gold medal in EVERY Olympics since 1912!

Look forward to seeing you at any or all of our events!

Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-07-03T15:40:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

Have a great 4th of July. The great American ethnic drinking holiday! Party hats and horns here in Coronado, I hope you all have as good a time as we all have.

Not much going on with the Trojan Club of San Diego in July so now might be a good time to sign up as a member at our new website (you're reading this, so you found it, now sign up!).

Things start popping in August though. First up is TCSD Day at the Races on August 17. Contact Tom Schiff at tschiff@aol.com for details and reservations.

The Voice of the Trojans Pete Arbogast comes to town on August 22 for our first fall luncheon (and a little bodysurfing on August 23). All our luncheons are held at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in Kearny Mesa. Contact Dan Orr at danorr@alumni.usc.edu for details or continue to check the "events calendar" section for details.

Last, but not least, football season arrives on August 30 as the Mighty Trojans travel to Charlottesville to face the Virginia Cavaliers. Kick-off is 12:30 p.m PDT and the Trojan Club is teaming up with the PB Bar & Grill and XX1090 Sports Radio for our away game viewing parties. Again, contact Dan Orr for more information.

That's it for now. But, come August will be back with a vengence with fall football camp opening, dozens of Trojans in the Olympic Games, and the aforementioned TCSD events.

Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-06-07T16:07:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

Almost 400 USC fans fought the rain and the traffic to share a wonderful evening of Trojan sports with Pete Carroll and Tim Floyd, the Frick & Frack of college coaching. The lovely and gracious Lindsay Soto moderated a very informative, and funny, evening as the coaches conspired to fire up the faithful as we wait for next season.

Keep your fingers crossed, but it sounds like, if the athletes play up to their potential, that we should have great seasons in both football and basketball. But, the best part of the evening was the quality time that both Pete and Tim spent with each and every table and guest. And, the highlight was the attendence of both John Robinson and Bob Boyd. (We even made Scott Wolf's column as a result.)

The Trojan Club of San Diego was honored to present its Don Clausen Memorial Award to our volunteer of the year, Carol Wootton. Carol has been the greatest help, running our raffles, participating in all our activities, and helping in every way with a smile on her face. She's an absolute pleasure, a great Trojan, and unquestionably our Don Clausen Memorial Award honoree.

Pat Park was named the winner of our Marv Goux Award for the TCSD board member who most emulates the spirit of Marv Goux. Pat was traveling and we'll make a big fuss over him at our first football luncheon on August 22.

So, all in all, it was a great week for the Trojan Club of San Diego. We spent Sunday manning our annual water station for the Rock and Roll Marathon and then Wednesday night with two of our favorite coaches.

Things slow down a bit for the next two months, but football starts in August and we already have Pete Arbogast, Ben Malcomson, and JJ Jackson lined up as speakers for our fall programs and John Robinson said he was available if he wasn't on the road, so watch the website and make sure you save the dates of all our fall football luncheons. Information regarding our rooter buses to the games is also posted on the website.

Have a great summer! Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-05-31T20:47:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

Just a few more days until the coaches arrive! Pete Carroll and Tim Floyd make their annual visit to San Diego on June 4. If you still need to make reservations please call 213-740-4155. Oh, and come early, the Padres are playing the Cubbies across the street. Think trolley or Coaster if you have to commute into the Marriott Hotel and Marina.

In the last month the USC Trojans won another national championship, this time in women's golf. Congratulations! The men's team came up two strokes short of a championship today and took third.

Congratulations to baseball alum Sam Ceci, coach of the Coronado Islanders baseball team. Coach Ceci led the Mighty Islanders to the CIF baseball championship today.

Don't forget to sign up at our new website www.trojanclubofsandiego.com and check the events calendar often.

The Trojan Club of San Diego has teamed up with XX Sports Radio 1090 and the PB Bar & Grill for football game viewing parties in the fall. It should be fun with lots of games, giveaways, and food and drink specials in a great venue.

Finally, don't forget to make your plans to join us in the fall for our football luncheons and our party buses to the Coliseum.

Have a great summer!

Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-04-28T19:06:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

A lot's been going on down here with the extended Trojan Family. We had 75 join wide receivers coach John Morton for our annual spring position coach's dinner. And, then three days later another 90-100 greeted Dr. Art Bartner at the USC Club's Connection Dinner.

The Trojan Track and Field teams were down for the UCSD Invitational and our women's water polo team has moved through to the NCAA tournament with their second place finish at the MPSF finals held out at SDSU.

Your Trojan Club is sponsoring a day at Dedeaux Field on May 17 to see USC play ASU in baseball. Road Trip! Tickets are $15 if you drive and $50 if we do. You can find information on how you can participate in the calendar section of this website.

Pete Carroll and Tim Floyd are coming to town! June 4 at the Marriott Hotel & Marina downtown. If you DIDN'T get an invitation please call the athletic department at 213-740-4155 to make your reservations.

Finally, if you want some Trojan fellowship and fun in the sun please join us at our annual water station at the Rock & Roll Marathon on June 1. You do need to sign up, so go to rnrmarathon.com and find the volunteer section and sign up with the Trojan Club.

That's it for now, except, Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-04-07T20:40:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

Our big spring dinner with wide receivers coach John Morton is coming up on Monday, April 21st at 5:30 p.m. Call Ray Weber at 619-238-6216 to make reservations. This is going to be great fun. Coach Morton came to us last year after being on the staff only for spring practice. We had to tell him who the players were! Not this year! The Huddle will be on the 19th and we get Coach Morton on the 21st. Call now to make reservations.

It was a great day on the bay yesterday for the San Diego Crew Classic. USC's women's team came up just short in every one of their races. Three second places! Put it on your calendar for next year and join us at the team tent for race viewing and barbequing. It's all the fun you can possibly have.

Next up after the Coach Morton Dinner will be the road trip to Dedeaux Field for baseball on Saturday, May 17. The tickets are $15 or $50 including riding the famous TCSD rooter bus.

Finally, congratulations to my beloved volleyball team for coming up big this last week and qualifying for the MPSF tournament. They came back from two games down to #5 Pepperdine and guaranteed themselves a spot in the tourney. They're peaking at just the right time.

Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-03-25T20:09:00.000-07:00

Who needs basketball? Spring football started today!

Actually, congratulations to the basketball team. They may have been "one and done" in the NCAA's, but OJ Mayo to the contrary notwithstanding, I think they over-achieved given that they had no bench and lost a couple of good ones to the NBA last year. So, congratulations and thank you from your friends in San Diego.

Just a reminder that we've got lots coming up in the next couple of months. The San Diego Crew Classic is April 5/6 all day long on Mission Bay. Head to Crown Point for the best viewing and join the Trojan Club and the crew teams at their barbeque. We're buying!

April 21 is our Spring Dinner with Wide Recievers Coach John Morton. All the information is on the website. The NEW website! www.trojanclubofsandiego.com

Speaking of the new website, it's meant to be interactive so please join up and enjoy the whole website. Many thanks to Travis Walton of The Connection Center for making this happen for us.

Finally, mark your calendars for the Pete Carroll/Tim Floyd Dinner on June 4. And, if you want to have some fun, come out for the Trojan water station at mile 19.5 of the Rock & Roll Marathon on June 1.

Spring football started today and all is right in the world.

Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-03-18T20:25:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

We've got a busy springtime. Our basketball team is starting its run in the NCAAs, spring football starts next week, and your Trojan Club is gearing up.

First, USC opens against Kansas State in the first round of March Madness this Thursday. If you want to watch the game with your fellow Trojans come and join Trojan Great Monroe Nash at the home of the Trojan Club of San Diego, the Ramada Inn & Conference Center. 5550 Kearny Mesa Road. Clairemont Mesa Blvd. at the 163. Tip-off is at 4:10 p.m.

Next up you're all invited for a day in the sun at the San Diego Crew Classic Sunday, April 6. It's bright and early in the morning, but we've invited the Trojan Marching Band down to help root on our mens and ladies crew teams.

April 21 brings our annual Spring Dinner with wide receiver coach John Morton. It will be at the Ramada Inn starting at 5:30 p.m. Make reservations through our new website at www.trojanclubofsandiego.com.

Speaking of the new website, it's all up-to-date in the calendar section. So, please check it out for all the USC teams that are visiting San Diego. And, mark YOUR calendars, the coaches are coming! Pete Carroll and Tim Floyd will be down here on June 4.

Finally, on a personal note, I had a blast at the USC Alumni Volleyball game last Saturday at Galen Center. Coach Ferguson, Coach Holland, and all the players and fellow alums made it another day to remember. Galen is a long way from the old North Gym! I will always be the oldest one on the floor as I played on the first NCAA team, but everyone indulged the Old Guy and I want to thank them all.

Fight On! Beat the Wildcats!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-02-21T20:34:00.000-08:00

San Diego Trojans,

As I write this our basketball team is starting the stretch run to March Madness. Beat the Ducks! The Trojan Club of San Diego's bus to the game against Oregon State is this Saturday, the 23rd. Hope you're already booked on it.

The Trojan Family lost two great ones recently and we had the chance to celebrate the lives of Harry Frels and Marge (Mrs. Herb) Klein. A big "Fight On!" for two lives well led! All San Diego Trojans were blessed by their presence in our lives. Our prayers are with Dorothy and Herb in this time of their loss.

We'll be gathering at the Ramada Inn in Kearny Mesa on February 28th for the USC vs Arizona basketball game. Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m., please join us.

And, don't forget the San Diego Crew Classic on April 6th on Mission Bay. It's a great day in the sun and we're bringing down the Trojan Marching Band to help root our teams to victory.

Keep checking this website as we have lots of events coming up in the next couple of months, culminating in Pete Carroll's annual visit to San Diego.

Fight On!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-01-31T13:55:00.000-08:00

We had a great turnout last week for our luncheon with Brandon Hancock and Darrell Rideaux. Many thanks to the Lads and to all who joined us at our new "official" home, The Ramada Inn & Conference Center in Kearny Mesa.

Brandon and Darrell showed a video of most of our verballed recruits for 2008. It looks like a studly group and that we've filled many areas of need, mostly on the lines.

This Saturday night, February 2nd, my beloved volleyball team comes to town to play a match against UCSD. (For those who don't know, I played on USC's first two NCAA VB teams in 1970-71. Seems like just yesterday!) The match starts at 7:00 p.m. at RIMAC Center on the UCSD campus. It should be a fun way to spend Super Bowl Eve so if you're looking for a cheap date, come on over.

Ray Weber and the basketball fans have sold out all 71 of our tickets for the USC vs. Oregon State game on February 23. There's still room on the bus, but not much. For your viewing pleasure, we'll be hosting the party for the USC @ Arizona game on February 28 at the Ramada Inn. Keep checking the website for details.

Upcoming events include the Crew Classic on April 6, a position coach's dinner in late March or April, and the Rock & Roll Marathon water station. Two social events and one informational event, and we just keep trying to come up with events that will amuse and inform you and keep the Trojan Family alive and well in San Diego.

Fight On! Beat the Tritons!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-01-21T15:36:00.000-08:00

The Trojans are on a roll! Down go the gutty little bruins! 72-63! Congratulations to the basketball team. So much for the big news, now on to the local happenings.

Brandon Hancock and Darrell Rideaux are coming to town. Our luncheon is this Thursday, 11:30 - 1:30 at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center at 5550 Kearny Mesa Rd in Kearny Mesa, right off the 163 at Clairemont Mesa Drive. You can still make reservations (see our homepage) and join us. Do you think we'll have much to talk about? Recruiting? Letter of Intent Day? The 2007 season and Rose Bowl? 2008? Dr. Chow? It's going to be fun and informative, so be there!

Men's volleyball will be in town to play UCSD on February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at RIMAC Center on the UCSD campus. This is my sport (I played on the first two NCAA teams in 1970 & 1971) and I'd like to see a lot of Cardinal & Gold support our our up and coming team.

This year's road trip to Galen for basketball is almost sold out. If you're interested in joining us on February 23 for the game agains Oregon State please let us know. Again, the information or the link is on the homepage (Do you see a recurring theme here? Check the website often!).

For great Trojan Family fun mark your calendars for Sunday, April 6th, and come spend a day at Mission Bay for the annual Crew Classic. There will be a team tent, food, and The USC Marching Band. Come and lend your support and have a fun day in the sun.

Keeping checking the website as we are in the process of scheduling our Spring Football Dinner with a position coach. The exact date is subject to the coach's schedule, but look toward the end of March.

That's it for now. Keep checking the website for all our upcoming events. See you Thursday. Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2008-01-03T17:29:00.000-08:00

ROSE BOWL BABY! 49-17 and it wasn't that close! Congratulations to Coach Carroll and the whole football team, especially the seniors. What a run it's been!

I know everyone that went to the game had a blast, especially those smart enought to ride the Famous TCSD Rooter Bus. Those of us who stayed in San Diego had a grand time at our "Official" host hotel, the Ramada Inn & Conference Center. They put out a super buffet and we ate and drank our way through SC's great victory over the Illini.

We have a busy month coming up starting with a viewing party for the USC vs. UCLA basketball game on Saturday, January 19 at 12:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center, 5550 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego 92111. If you think you'll be coming please RSVP to Ray Weber or me (our emails are in the contact section) so the restaurant will be ready for us.

On January 24 we welcome two great Trojans, Darrell Rideaux and Brandon Hancock, to the Ramada for a luncheon to celebrate the 2007 season and the 2008 Rose Bowl, and to look forward to the 2008 season. Letter of Intent Day is the first Wednesday in February so we can expect Darrell and Brandon to have lots to say about the potential "nuggets" in the new class of recruits.

Something near and dear to me, Men's Volleyball, comes to San Diego to face the Tritons of UCSD on Saturday night, February 2 at RIMAC Center at 7:00 p.m. While the plans aren't complete, pencil in a dinner with the team and chalk-talk before the match. Please continue to monitor the website as we will update it there as soon as the plans are finalized.

Last, but certainly not least, ROAD TRIP! The TCSD has 50 tickets together at Galen Center for the February 23 game against Oregon State. The cost is $30 and you provide the transportation or $50 per ticket and we provide the transportation. If you can get up to LA and back for $20, good on you!

So, it's a busy January and February. Just because football is over it doesn't mean we cease being Trojans. There are 18 other teams that need our support. I look forward to seeing you at some or all of our events.

Happy New Year! Fight On! Beat the Cavaliers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2007-12-28T22:40:00.000-08:00

San Diego Trojans,

The Rose Bowl is just four days away. It's our home away from home, and for the oldtimers there's nothing better than the Pac-10 vs. the Big-10 in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

If you're not going to the game please join the Trojan Club of San Diego at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center at 5550 Kearny Mesa Road right off Hwy 163 for the 2:00 p.m. kick-off.

The chef at our "official" home is preparing a special sport's buffet to be served from kick-off until the end of the game. It will be $15 per adult and $5.50 per child, so bring the whole family and eat, drink, and root on the Trojans.

We'll also have Trojan and Trojan Club merchandise and our famous raffle. Tell all your friends and family to meet us at the Ramada for the big victory!

Happy New Year! Fight On! Beat the Illini!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2007-12-21T20:54:00.000-08:00

The Officers and the Board of Directors of the Trojan Club of San Diego wish all San Diego Trojans a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a very Happy New Year (complete with a Rose Bowl victory).

Trojans, in general, and the Trojan Club of San Diego, in particular, had a very good 2007. And, your Trojan Club is going to keep it going even bigger and better in 2008.

It all starts with the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day against the University of Illinois. If you're not going to the game please make plans to join us at the "official" home of the Trojan Club of San Diego, the Ramada Inn & Conference Center in Kearny Mesa (5550 Kearny Mesa Blvd). Kick off is at 2:00 p.m. and we'll be there to watch all the action with food, fun, and raffles.

Next up is the USC vs. UCLA basketball game on January 19th. Again, we'll meet at the Ramada Inn at 12:30 p.m. to watch the game.

To wrap up the 2007 football season, former Trojan greats Darrell Rideaux and Brandon Hancock will visit us for a luncheon program on Thursday, January 24th. We'll review the 2007 season, the 2008 Rose Bowl, recruiting and Letter of Intent Day, and look forward to the 2008 season.

February 2nd brings the Men's Volleyball team to town to play UCSD. Keep checking the website as we're trying to put together a dinner with the team and a "chalk talk" from the coaches before we head over to the RIMAC Center for the 7:00 p.m. match.

The Trojan Club has reserved 50 tickets for the USC vs. Oregon State basketball game on February 23rd. Road trip! $30 for the ticket only, and $50 for the ticket and the bus ride to Galen Center.

It's going to be a busy winter for the Trojan Club of San Diego. Make plans to join us when you can. We continue to endeavor to bring you fun and interesting events and we appreciate your support.

Have a great 2008!

Fight On! Beat the Illini!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2007-12-10T10:56:00.000-08:00

San Diego Trojans,

So, we're a soccer school! I thought soccer was just a bunch of socialists playing for a tie. Now, the Women of Troy are National Champions! Congratulations!

The Women's Volleyball team is in the final four of the NCAA championships in Sacramento. Knock off Stanford and THEY'RE in the finals!

It hasn't been a bad fall to be a Trojan. We know how the football team's doing; Men's Water Polo finished second in the NCAAs; Women's Soccer are the champions, and Women's VB is still alive to bring home a second championship in a week.

Closer to home, your Trojan Club has completed its fall schedule of events and we averaged almost 75 at each of our five football luncheons and our two buses were consistantly almost 90% filled. Thank you all for your support of our events, we hope you had fun.

Keep checking the website for next year's events. In the works are a luncheon centered around Letter of Intent Day featuring Darrell Rideaux, Brandon Hancock, and, hopefully, the lovely and gracious Lindsay Soto; a team dinner with the Men's Volleyball team when they come to San Diego to beat up on UCSD, and a spring dinner featuring a position coach from the football team.

We endeavor to provide great events that keep San Diego Trojans in touch with USC. We're always open for suggestions so please don't ever hesitate to contact one of us and give us the benefit of your thinking.

Have a Merry Christmas and happy holiday time, and...

Fight On! Beat the Illini!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2007-12-03T13:42:00.000-08:00

Rose Bowl baby! Bring on the Illini!

It's great to be a Trojan! It's always great to be a Trojan, especially if it means meeting a Big 10 team in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day after beating the gutty little bruins to get there. And, oh by the way, how many coaches have now been sacked after fruitless encounters with the Mighty Trojans?

While we're at it, congratulations to the Mens Water Polo team who finished second in the NCAA's over the weekend, and to the Womens Soccer Team who have reached the NCAA semi-finals and all they have to do is bury the bruins and they're in the finals as well.

Many thanks to John "JJ" Jackson and Garry Paskeiwitz for slugging their way through the horrendous rain-soaked traffic to get down here and address our final football luncheon of the year. Thanks also to Ron Fletcher for stepping in and keeping the crowd pacified while we waited for our two lost souls. For the record, JJ got the number of touchdowns given up by USC correct, for the second year in a row, while missing slightly on the offensive production (He predicted 35-7).

Your Trojan Club while be sponsoring at least one bus to the Rose Bowl game, so if you're interested make your call now (see the homepage of this website for the phone numbers) so we make sure we can accommodate everyone who wants to ride.

Continue to check the website for our upcoming events including (but not limited to) a recruiting recap luncheon in late January, an event surrounding the Mens Volleyball visit to San Diego, and a position coach's dinner in early spring.

Thank you for all your support of TCSD's activities. "The Trojans will be great in O-8!"

Fight On! Beat the Illini!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2007-11-26T14:01:00.000-08:00

It's Rivalry Week! Beat theBruins! In fact, beat on them like a drum! I want to hear "Tusk" played about a dozen times.

To get you fired up for Saturday's game we have the great John "JJ" Jackson coming down for lunch on Friday, please make plans to join us. The homepage of this website has complete details for making reservations and directions to the Bayview Restaurant.

How about that Thanksgiving Day game? The only turkeys on the field were the refs. It's tough enough to play 22 fired up ASU-types, but when you have to overcome the officials... The zebras must have tken the three points.

But, what a great day. A nice 50-mile bike ride in the morning, yummy turkey with my mom, dad, sister, and our families, then pie and ice cream on the TV trays watching our beloved Trojans just carve up the Sun Devils. It should have been 44-3.

I hope St. Pete and the Boys have plans to lay 40 or 50 on the gutty little bruins. Come join us Friday and get some insight on how this is going to happen. See you then as we celebrate the season (and The Season) and look forward to the Rose Bowl (and all is right in the world!)

Fight On! Beat the Bruins!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2007-11-14T14:05:00.000-08:00

San Diego Trojans,

The Run for the Roses starts NOW! Well, Thanksgiving anyway. Beat the Sun Devils! I like our chances against ASU and ucla, and if we win out good things will happen for our 10-2 Trojans.

Big props to all the San Diego Trojans who made the journey north to sit in that godawful weather and help bring us home a victory over the Bears. Sitting in my nice warm living room I could still hear the Trojan faithful and the Band much louder than the Cal section.

JJ is next on the agenda. Make your plans and mark your calendars for November 30 when our final football luncheon will take place featuring John "JJ" Jackson. JJ is a former USC All-American and scholastic All-American as well. Now with Fox Sports covering high school and college football, he is our traditional season wrap-up speaker and always draws a huge crowd. So, make your reservations today. We'll review the 2007 season, scout the ucla game, and look forward to our bowl appearence.

Speaking of the USC-ucla game, there's still room, I think, on the rooter bus to the Coliseum. With gas at a zillion dollars per gallon it's the best deal in town with food and drinks included.

The officers and board of directors of the Trojan Club of San Diego wish all Trojans a very happy Thanksgiving.

Fight On! Beat the Sun Devils!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message

2007-11-04T17:00:00.000-08:00

November 4, 2007

San Diego Trojans,

A tremendous "thank you" to Rob Preston and Gordon Adams, quarterbacks from the great -78 & '79 teams, for coming to address our football luncheon last Friday. It doesn't get any better than a bunch of Trojans having the chance to talk some football and share some stories from a storied past. The guys were great, informative and entertaining, and if you missed it you missed a special afternoon.

Our next, and final, football luncheon will be November 30 featuring John "JJ" Jackson. JJ is a Trojan All-American and current FSN football commentator. It's a tradition that JJ close our annual luncheon series and he's always been well received.

Homecoming was a blast! We hosted two full buses, Ray Weber, Carol Wooten, and Pat Park did land office business at our booth across from Tommy Trojan, and, oh yeah, the football team didn't do too badly either, especially if you like defense.

If you're not lucky enough to make the trip to San Francisco for next weekend's game with Cal, please make plans to join us at the Bullpen in Encinitas. As always, check the homepage of this website for all information regarding away game viewing, bus reservations, football luncheons, and all our other TCSD events.

I guess that's it, except for one more thing:

Fight On! Beat the Bears!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message - October 29, 2007

2007-10-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

The great Yogi Berra once noted, "90% of this game is mental. The other half is physical." I think that just about covers it for our beloved Trojans this year. We have the talent, do we have the desire?

We are the Trojan Family and we're all IN! Homecoming is this weekend and it's time to right the ship and beat up on the Beavers. The Trojan Club of San Diego still has a few seats on the rooter buses so if you need a ride, make a reservation and join the fun.

This Friday, November 2 is our fourth fall football luncheon featuring former USC quarterbacks Rob Preston and Gordon Adams. Rob and Gordon were teammates on the 1978 National Championship team and backed up All-American Paul McDonald in 1979. They have some insight regarding being on the "best team in the history of college football" and could help us understand living up to high expectations. Remember, that 1979 team had Charles White, Marcus Allen, Anthony Munoz, Brad Budde, Ronnie Lott and Paul McDonald among its future NFLers. It will be a fun time so call now and make reservations. As with the buses, all the information you need will be on the home page.

Look for our booth at Homecoming between Tommy Trojan and the bookstore and stop by and say hi. Then wear Cardinal to the game and bring your Trojan spirit. The team needs our support.

Fight On! Beat the Beavers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

President's Message - October 22, 2007

2007-10-22T10:07:00.000-07:00

San Diego Trojans,

Any win, especially a shutout, is a good win against the Irish. Even if this is the worst, most inept Notre Dame team in anyone's memory it's still the Irish and it's still AT South Bend. Bring on the Ducks!

The Trojan Club will be meeting at the Bullpen in Encinitas to watch the Oregon game. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. So, make plans to join us for lunch, libations, laughs, and a thorough licking of the Ducks. We'll have TCSD merchandise and a raffle, so bring a couple extra bucks.

Make plans to attend our next football luncheon which will be November 2 at the Bayview Restaurant on the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Our guest speakers will be Gordon Adams and Rob Preston. Gordon and Rob were highly recruited local quarterbacks who had the pleasure of playing behind All-American Paul McDonald. Do we have a quarterback controversy? How does a coach keep all the "nuggets" happy when there is only one ball and eleven guys on the field. Gordon and Rob can tell us what it's like and give us their take on our first eight games. Rob is also this year's president of the Trojan Football Alumni Club.

All the information you need to make reservations is on the home page of this website. Make your reservations today!

The Irish are old news. Fight On! Beat the Ducks!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009