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A Season in the Stands: The Trojan Knights

They protect Tommy Trojan from UCLA students.

by Jamie Hersch
USC Trojan Knights protect the Tommy Trojan statue (12/05/08)

Because USC/UCLA can be a rather intense rivalry, and because the schools are fairly close in proximity, there's a high probability of "Bayside vs. Valley" style prank wars. As such, this group of students known as "The Trojan Knights" protects the Tommy Trojan statue 24-7 during the UCLA game week. Here's their story, via A Season in the Stands.


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