Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times

Ryan Kartje

Los Angeles Times

Santa Monica, CA, United States

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Recent articles by Ryan:

At time of USC hiring, Mike Bohn was being investigated for racial, gender discrimination at Cincinnati

A look at allegations raised against former USC athletic director Mike Bohn during his time in that post at Cincinnati. → Read More

How did Mike Bohn rise in college ranks? Mentor defends protege

Chuck Neinas, a college athletics leader, helped shape Mike Bohn's career. Now he's defending the former USC athletic director facing scrutiny. → Read More

USC names interim administrator to lead athletic department, Big Ten transition team

After athletic director Mike Bohn resigned amid scrutiny, USC president Carol Folt named an interim athletic administrator and Big Ten transition team. → Read More

USC athletic director Mike Bohn resigns

USC athletic director Mike Bohn announced his resignation on Friday, leaving office shortly before the Trojans were set to join the Big Ten. → Read More

Who is behind all those billboards demanding return of Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy?

Billboards demanding the return of Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy sprouted up across L.A. on Wednesday, all courtesy of a longtime USC donor. → Read More

Offensive lineman Ethan White won't transfer to USC

An injury has potential transfer offensive lineman Ethan White 'reevaluating if he’s going to play football further,' USC coach Lincoln Riley said. → Read More

USC spring football game: New-look defense starts slowly but picks up speed

USC's revamped defense got off to a slow start against quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense but showed signs of progress during the spring game. → Read More

Transfer Anthony Lucas highlights new-look USC defense

USC fans will finally get a glimpse of the Trojans' revamped defense during Saturday's spring game. Texas A&M transfer Anthony Lucas could have an impact. → Read More

A new donor collective launches at USC, where the NIL strategy has shifted

A new USC NIL collective, Victory Formation, is part of a wave of donors finding support from school leaders who once shunned third-party NIL help. → Read More

Kliff Kingsbury to join USC's football coaching staff

Former Arizona Cardinals coach, and Trojans coordinator for a month, Kliff Kingsbury will join Lincoln Riley's staff as a senior offensive analyst. → Read More

Boogie Ellis plans to return for USC as Trojans embark on a backcourt reboot

Boogie Ellis has had a change of heart and will return next season to USC, where he’ll be paired with a top point-guard prospect Isaiah Collier. → Read More

USC fortifies tight end spot with five-star Duce Robinson, but will he play football?

Five-star recruit Duce Robinson, considered one of the top high school tight ends in the nation, signed with USC on Thursday. But he's also eyeing baseball. → Read More

USC invests in teaching Raleek Brown how to play a bigger role

Raleek Brown has natural talent and athleticism, but USC is focusing on teaching him receiver fundamentals so he can play a bigger role next season. → Read More

Elite USC receiver Dorian Singer never gave up his dream of playing on a big stage

Elite receiver Dorian Singer had no major scholarship offers late in his senior year, but determination helped him eventually find his way to USC. → Read More

Alex Grinch says USC can't rush its defensive overhaul

USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch said the Trojans are examining every failure last season and steadily rebuilding with a stronger foundation. → Read More

USC Pro Day: Injured Andrew Vorhees' reflects on combine moment

Andrew Vorhees, USC's top offensive lineman last season, tore his ACL at the combine. The next day, he topped all in the bench press. He had been considered an early-round pick. → Read More

March Madness: USC loses to Michigan State in NCAA tournament

USC can't overcome an off game from star Boogie Ellis and falls to Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. → Read More

How USC became Andy Enfield's 'most improved team'

The path USC took from a disappointing night in November to Friday’s NCAA tournament opener sets it apart from Andy Enfield's other Trojan teams → Read More

USC earns No. 10 seed and first-round matchup with No. 7 Michigan State in East region

USC earned its third straight berth into the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The Trojans will play Michigan State on Friday in Columbus, Ohio. → Read More

USC's Caleb Williams sets out to be better in his Heisman encore

Quarterback Caleb Williams laid out his goals for the 2023 season during spring practice which included winning the Heisman again and taking USC further. → Read More