Chris Galippo: The Trojan Who Stayed | USC Trojans Football News

USC football’s 2026 season kicks off with a countdown of legendary Trojans—today’s spotlight: Chris Galippo, No. 54. A solid linebacker from 2007–2011, he earned Butkus Award semifinalist honors in 2009. But what made him truly iconic? When Pete Carroll left and sanctions hit, most players bolted—but Galippo stayed. His leadership anchored USC to a 10-win, top-10 season in 2011. Post-career, he played briefly for the Colts, then turned to high school football broadcasting, and now serves as an associate planner for Riverside—proof of a Trojan who never quit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d4e1595b947c95f