Category: Sport
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Trojans’ defense is among the best in the nation, and it will be tested by speedy California back. Trojans’ defense is among the best in the nation, and it will be tested by speedy California back.
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<!—-><!—->With Cal more than capable of putting up points in a hurry, there is even more pressure on the Trojan offense to find the end zone early and often. We talked to receiver Brice Butler and tailback C.J. Gable about taking on the Golden Bears this weekend
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Here are a couple of USC stories by my colleagues that definitely are worth your time: Mark Whicker profiles defensive coordinator Rocky Seto, whose rags-to-riches story might be unparalleled in college football Scott M. Reid breaks down the weak-side linebacker position, where Shane Horton, a safety just two months ago, is set to make his…
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All of us want Stafon Johnson to fully recover from his tragic weightlifting accident suffered on Monday morning. 99 percent of the media coverage of his ordeal has trumpeted that he’ll eventually make a complete recovery and be back playing football at USC soon enough. But there is a tiny minority that isn’t so sure…
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Not saying it’s going to happen because it never has, but if we’re ever going to see a three-loss conference champ, this is the year. The most likely scenario, by far, is that someone will win the title at 7-2 — perhaps outright, but quite possibly as part of a two- or even… Continue reading…
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Dr. Gudata Hinika, trauma director at California Hospital Medical Center: “Had that been any one of us, meaning me, I would not have survived. His neck was so solid and so muscular, that actually helped maintain his airway.” [LAT]
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In case you couldn’t follow us live, “The RipsIt Minute” gives you a quick rundown of the must-read Blog entries from the previous day: Johnson injury update: Encouraging news Send in your support: Mail in cards and notes to injured players Watch it again: Carroll’s press conference More good news concerning Johnson: Communicating nonverbally Potential…
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• Out of the woods. Doctors said the neck and throat injury USC running back Stafon Johnson sustained while lifting weights Monday would have killed a normal person without Johnson’s marbled neck, but he was alert Tuesday after a marathon seven-hour surgery, communicating nonverbally with visitors and attempting not to laugh at Pete Carroll. And,…
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Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter’s anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. •People Magazine is reporting that Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian are getting back together. Sources…
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Ever notice how a team celebrates a landmark win one week just to agonize a loss the next? Already, Oklahoma State, USC, Florida State and Washington have followed hallmark victories with a loss. Granted, it’s not a foolproof way to cash in. Nothing in the wagering world is, but more times than not, it’s a…
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Students line up to sign a poster that says "Fight On Stafon". Photo from the Official blog.
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When Junior Seau said he retired to spend more time with his kids, of course he really meant cavorting with rodeo clowns and an enraged bull. Who wouldn’t do that if they were thinking of making a possible NFL comeback later this season? I guess one’s resume is never complete without “Guest Rodeo Clown” somewhere…
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