Category: Sport
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You might have been wondering why USC tailback Stafon Johnson couldn’t outrun Washington State’s defense on a 41-yard jaunt in the third quarter that came up 3 yards short of the end zone. Turns out Johnson was hurt — in the first quarter. Johnson suffered a bruised thigh early in Saturday’s game. It didn’t stop…
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This story from the OC Register broaches the issue. I think it is a no-brainer that he should go pro. Mainly because: 1. It’s a very weak year for quarterbacks in the coming draft. Outside of Matt Stafford, who is there? 2. Sanchez is a pro-style guy and that’s what the NFL likes. There are…
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – On the heels of a stunning loss at Oregon State last month, Southern California fell behind Oregon 10-3 the next week, making it seem that all the hype about USC might have been overdone.
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<!–start image–><!– end image–>The USC football team hasn’t had to go up against many No. 1 quarterbacks playing at full strength. Saturday at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, though, the Trojan defense will be tested by a veteran passer, senior Willie Tuitama. At his media luncheon Tuesday, Carroll praised the Wildcats’ offensive leader. Go inside for…
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“This is really an exciting week to prepare. Coming off some good weeks in succession for us, feeling pretty good about ourselves right now in preparation for a huge game. Yesterday at practice, we might have had seven or eight guys return to the practice field that have been sick or hurt, which you can…
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After practice on Monday, Pete Carroll was asked about his philosophy on looking at USC’s old game film — especially considering he doesn’t have any footage of a Trojan opponent scoring in the last 10 quarters. "We don’t watch much film now," he deadpanned. Of course, you know Carroll’s up late this week watching play…
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Pete Carroll was eager to point out that the Trojans were looking replenished on Monday. "A bunch of guys returned to the practice field," he said. "I don’t know if you could tell, but it was like a busload of guys came in today! It was kinda’ fun and it feels different — the energy…
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The San Francisco 49ers fired Mike Nolan on Monday, and you know what that means: Pete Carroll Speculation Season starts early. It has become an annual rite of winter for NFL owners to court Carroll, a one-time NFL coach who has flourished in college at USC. Carroll has turned down every overture, and the very…
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The quarterback is on the NFL’s radar, but he is only thinking about this year.
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