WeAreSC On3 6/11/22: Official Visitors This Weekend, Caleb Williams's Trading Card Deal, and a Big Win at Track NCAAs
WeAreSC On3 is a daily three-point briefing recapping news and notes surrounding USC Athletics. Today, we take a look at USC hosting some big official visitors this weekend, Caleb Williams’s latest NIL deal with a trading card company, and a big win for the Trojans at track NCAA’s.
Official Visitors This Weekend
While we are still a week away from USC’s huge summer recruiting weekend, the Trojans are hosting four official visitors on campus this weekend. They are: Defensive lineman Grant Buckey, linebacker Tackett Curtis, offensive lineman Tobias Raymond, and athlete Kade Eldridge.
Be sure to check out WeAreSC’s recruiting coverage for complete recaps of all four visits.
Caleb’s Trading Card Deal
Quarterback Caleb Williams has not shied away from the NIL spotlight since he arrived at USC. Recently, Williams’s latest deal was announced: a trading card deal with Topps.
“I’m so excited to team up with Fanatics and Topps on this new trading card partnership,” Williams said in a news release. “(It) will allow me to create an even deeper level of engagement with fans and collectors everywhere.”
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In addition to Williams, Topps also inked deals with several other notable college quarterbacks: Alabama‘s Bryce Young, Georgia‘s Stetson Bennett, and Oregon‘s Bo Nix.
Big Win at Track NCAA’s
The NCAA Track and Field Championships are taking place this weekend, and the Trojans have already brought home their first piece of hardware. Yesterday, USC’s men’s 4×100 team brought home the title in their relay.
The championships continue this weekend, with USC looking to add some more titles to their trophy case. In addition, the women’s team is looking to defend their team national championship from last year.
