Some "sporty" USC Fast Facts..
. Before they were named Trojans in 1912, USC athletic teams were called the Methodists, as well as the Wesleyans.
. The USC marching band is the only one in the U.S. that has earned a platinum record. In fact, the band's earned two.
. Since 1912, USC is the only university in the world to have a gold medal-winning athlete in every summer Olympiad.
. 1929 Alumnus Marion Morrison, known by most as John Wayne, played tackle while at USC.
. 1970 Alumnus Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon.
. USC is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles.
. Some famous USC Trojans: Junior Seau (football), Cheryl Miller (basketball), Lisa Leslie (basketball), Dave Stockton (golf), Craig Stadler (golf), John Naber (swimming), Kristine Quance (swimming), Stan Smith (tennis), Bob Seagren (track), Angela Williams (track), and Adam Johnson (volleyball).
•USC hosts 42 Club Sports with over 1450 participants. Gender breakdown of the clubs are 860 Male (59%) and 590 Female (41%).
•Over 1155 Undergrad (80%) students participate in club sports along with 250 Graduate (17%) and 45 Alumni/Faculty (3%).