Reloading, Not Rebuilding: The Transition Post

At USC we have a saying about our football team. Alright, we have a few of those, but the one that comes to mind this time of year is "We don't rebuild; We reload." When everyone is concerned about new coaches, new quarterbacks and new chemistry, USC has a funny way of picking up where it left off with a few new tricks up its sleave. And that, my friends, is the essence of this post.

Up until now I had beind doing this for a project for an undergraduate class at USC. I followed guidelines, I earned grades. It served its purpose. Now its purpose is to earn followers and respect. So without further ado, here is some "Chalk Talk" about the new design....

The Breakdown:
*The Title: "The Sword" is a reference to the USC Drum Major's greatest and most sacred symbol. As a proud member of The Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe, it only seemed fitting. Recently, I became only the 2nd female in history to try out for the position of Drum Major (Pictured here with 2008-2009 Drum Major Ed Carden after the 2009 Rose Bowl). I had to earn the right to handle the sword as it should be and though I did not gain the title, I gained a lifetime of memories. And a spiffy story behind my blog title.

*The Layout: The format will be fairly free now. The posts aren't always going to be 1,000 words long. They will be as long as they need it to be. No more, no less.

*The Topics: The Trojans. The sub title is self explanatory. Anything to do with USC athletics has a place here. Serious or not so, I'll be sure to mention it whether it be the latest on the Trojan Marching Band or that Taylor Mays announced his participation in a sorority invite to the entire Sports Information Deptartment. However, I won't mind wandering off the beaten path to speak my mind on anything to do in the world of sports. And there will always be a point.

And what about me (Pictured here out of uniform)? What gives me authorization to write on such a storied program? Beyond pure love and loyalty, it is my unique perspective. Participation in the Trojan Marching Band has allowed to go to sporting events that most people only dream of (3 straight Rose Bowls, 3 straight Men's Basketball NCAA Tournament Bids, 2 Men's Basketball PAC 10 Tournament Championship games, etc) and my role as a student assistant in the USC Sports Information Department gives me the inside look. Its not a bad combination. I really quite enjoy it.

And I hope you enjoy "The Sword."

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