Category: Sport
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<!—-><!—->Devon Kennard’s switch to middle linebacker was the major position move by the Trojans in ths apring. The 6-3, 255-pound sophomore joins Chris Galippo to make that spot a standout for the USC’s linebackers. Here’s our position group analysis of the most improved spot in the USC lineup
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Consider this an update to previous posts on the matter, and by “previous” I mean early March — the last time the Hotline took a hard look at Pac-10 expansion. There wasn’t a lot of news … or quasi-news … or even completely-false-internet rumors … on the… Continue reading…
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I am not surprised that Brian Cushing held onto the defensive rookie of the year award in the Associated Press’ revote. The AP reported Cushing got 18 votes, Buffalo safety Jairus Byrd got 13 to finish second and Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews finished third with 10. Three voters were unable to return ballots and…
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NCAA Decision On USC Expected Soon via ESPN Meh… Nothing really new here. Lots of speculation on potential penalties and a lot of “ifs” in this video. “Based on the allegations… etc. etc.” “I have a hunch… etc. etc.” And I am real scared…Brock Huard says we could be in trouble! He’s not an SC…
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Making the morning rounds. • Unconquered, but still open to a good deal. The possibility is still "remote" at this point, but the notion of joining an expanding SEC in the coming game of Conference Expansion Dominoes has at least crossed Florida State’s mind, according to coach Jimbo Fisher, who told reporters at the ACC’s…
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Cushing supposedly tested positive for the same drug that led to Manny Ramirez’s suspension last year. Houston Texans and former USC linebacker Brian Cushing tested positive for HCG, a fertility drug that is on the NFL’s banned substance list.
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Could the Wear twins follow the path of Alex Stepheson, who left North Carolina to return to Los Angeles to play USC? (Photo Credit: Dailyme.com) View full size photo » I figured since most of the “big shot” bloggers had cool, witty names for their columns and articles, I might try and pretend to be…
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Take a look at the background picture of Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews’ Twitter account. It’s a 2009 Sports Illustrated cover featuring Matthews and two of his former USC teammates: Brian Cushing, later drafted by Houston, and Rey Maualuga, who landed in Cincinnati. <!–photo1–>Barely a year later, Matthews is the only one of the trio…
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Now, Not Last Year, Is the Time for the 2005 USC Comparisons Year2 over at SB Nation blog Team Speed Kills covering the whole of the SEC proposes an interesting analogy: Alabama 2010 = USC 2005. And, no, not because Carroll’s squad dropped the big game to Texas.
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Sexy Monday won’t be a habit around here, but we wanted to atone for only one post on Friday. So here’s a new picture of Scarlett Johansson, which you may use as a starting point to talk about Iron Man 2 if you’re so inclined. The Peter King breakdown will be along in a bit.…
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Brian Cushing did release a statement over the weekend: “I was substance-tested randomly by the NFL during the 2009 season. The results of thtests indicated the presence of a non-steroidal banned substance. The League acted to suspend me based on those results, which I challenged in my appeal of the suspension. “I believe we presented…
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Bears Could BePlaying At AT&T Park By JOHN P. WISE One Great Season The mysterious announcement expected at Cal Monday morning probably won’t end up being all that mysterious. The Golden Bears are expected to announce they’ll play their home games at AT&T Park in San Francisco during the 2011 season. GAMEDAY GALLERY: USC at…
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