Category: Sport
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(Image by Robert Hanashiro/USA Today) A 20-year-old that already has the media skills of a savvy veteran? “I’m just a ballplayer. Am I a competitive ballplayer? Yeah. Do I want to win? Do I really want to work harder than anyone? Yeah… I just have a God-given ability to play basketball, and I want to…
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The momentum has shifted in the Cal-USC series, and I’m not talking about which team wins the game. I’m talking about which team covers. In the early years of the Tedford era, Cal covered consistently (as the list below indicates). But lately, the Trojans have taken… Continue reading…
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USC basketball coach Tim Floyd said that listening has been a key factor for his successes and that it is an essential skill for any leader. Floyd spoke at Order of Omega’s First Leadership Seminar Wednesday night. Order of Omega is a Greek honor society that recognizes academic achievement and leadership.
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Cornerback Terrell Thomas will be making his first trip to Berkeley on Saturday, but he is well aware of the problems posed by Cal’s dynamic offense. After missing previous trips to Memorial Stadium, Thomas and USC’s other defensive backs face the task of matching up against Cal’s talented trio of receivers.
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It can be very difficult these days, especially in Hollywood, to ask someone to put their full trust in you and your vision. Yet Richard Kelly has done it quite successfully. The evidence is in the cast list for his very strange new movie, “Southland Tales.
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“It’s a Richard Kelly film. I think that’s the best way to describe it.” Usually, this wouldn’t suffice to describe a movie, especially if you just acted in it – like Seann William Scott. Nor would it usually suffice to describe a director’s second film – which it is, as Kelly has only made one…
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Some of you may be here after reading this Q&A that ran in today’s print edition. If you want more context, a longer transcript is available after the jump (welcome to the blogosphere, where column inches are so last century). I spoke with Carroll after practice on Tuesday to address some of the issues that…
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Confusion surrounds the recruitment of the nations #1 ranked cornerback prospect, Patrick Johnson. The 6’1” 193lb senior from Ely High School in Pompano, FL has been adamant that he is unwavering on his verbal commitment to The U. CaneSport.com recently quoted Johnson sending out this message in response to message board rumors that he had…
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Pete Carroll likes the dark and the nip in the air that comes with the end of Daylight Savings Time. It reminds him, and the players, he said, that the season is finishing up and the difference is noticeable. More focus, higher tempo and quicker reps clearly have been the way of the last two…
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Carl Smith, USC’s offensive coordinator for the 2004 season, returned to watch an inseason practice on campus for the first time since he left after that season for the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator’s job. After two years at Jacksonville, Smith was let go by former USC player Jack Del Rio. He finished up practice Wednesday…
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The Trojans’ wide receiver wants to have a big game against California and its top weapon, DeSean Jackson. Who’s No. 1?
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<!–start image–><!– end image–>Everson Griffen‘s breakout performance came Saturday against Oregon State, when he sacked the Beavers quarterback 3 ½ times. Much was made of the decision to trust his speed, rather than run into blockers. But something else changed, in the week leading up to that game. Also inside: See which Cal player Pete…
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