Category: Headlines
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As the recruiting frenzy draws to a close tomorrow, we’d like to show you, the TrojanWire audience, THE HIGHLIGHT of the whole process. No, not Jimmy Clausen’s pronouncement that he was going to bring 4 national championships to Notre Dame. Not even close. What we’re talking about is recent commit, RoJo, his brother CoJo, and…
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From the book and interview that never saw the light of the day, the New York Times is on it! The partial transcript of the interview begins with Ms. Regan asking Mr. Simpson to begin his hypothetical account of the night of June 12, 1994. What follows is a mix of detailed descriptions, claims of…
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The great USC offensive lineman of the late 70’s get his due, becoming the only player in his first year of eligibilty to be inducted into Canton this year. Bruce Matthews played 296 NFL games — never missing one because of injury — more than any other player (with the exception of kickers). He’s a…
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A lot of people have been floating comments here, questioning the character and attitude of O.J. Mayo, following a two technical-foul ejection in a recent high school game versus in-state rival Charleston. Those people probably didn’t see this video, which was brought to our attention by True Hoop. The OJ Mayo Incident [You Tube]
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TrojanWire is proud to introduce its newest correspondent, young Cole Leinart, whose position as the son of two of USC’s great student athletes — past and present — gives him a unique perspective on our raison d’etre — the lives, accomplishments, and accolades of Trojans past and present. And he’s a baby who can write…
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The Long Beach Press Telegram released their “Best in the West” — a list of the highest-rated recruits from Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah or Washington. Pete Carroll seems to be doing a pretty good job of making sure that any talent west of the Rockies comes to play football…
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While the Keystone Kops of investigative journalism continue to treat the testimony of known extortionists as perennial fact, conjuring up retroactive repercussions for USC, we’d like to take this opportunity to look to the future… John David Booty, 2007 Heisman favorite. The foremost authority in Heismanditry, the Heisman Pundit: The USC quarterback has become a…
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Lane Kiffin is now the youngest head coach in the NFL at 31. Something that we’re sure to hear plenty about, once the “first black coach Super Bowl” talk dies down around August. We’re stoked for Lane, and hope he excels at his new position. And while we’re sure many doubters will bet against him,…
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Lane Kiffin haters rejoice — the Trojans’ offensive coordinator has been tapped by Al Davis to replace Art Shell as head coach of the Oakland Raiders. USC’s Steve Sarkisian was considered the front-runner for the job, but removed himself from consideration last week. But apparently Al Davis had a hankerin’ for some Trojan coaching, and…
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Reggie Bush on a “smoke” route against the Chicago Bears. Reggie Reggie [YouTube]
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A big thanks to Kevin at WSAZ in West Virginia, who blessed us with a set of O.J. Mayo highlight videos, from the USC-bound guard’s senior year in high school in Huntington, West Virginia. We may have to wait another 10 months or so before we see O.J. in a USC uniform, but in the…
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A T-Wire salute to former Trojan, the late Art Buchwald, who attended USC during the 1940’s, and went on to become one of the great humorists of the 20th century — picking up a couple of Pulitzers along the way. He died of kidney failure yesterday at his son’s home in Washington, D.C. Our condolences…
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