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The Trojans defensive end was sidelined the last three games because of a back injury and will help fortify a line that will go up against the nation’s top offense.The Trojans defensive end was sidelined the last three games because of a back injury and will help fortify a line that will go up against…
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The receiver was out of football for two years after his NFL career came to a halt. Now he’s returned to become a key weapon for the Seattle Seahawks.The receiver was out of football for two years after his NFL career came to a halt. Now he’s returned to become a key weapon for the…
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Text messages from press row …USC’s Matt Barkley is playing as well as any quarterback in college football, top-ranked Oregon leads the nation in scoring and no team ranked higher than No. 5 has visited the Coliseum since 1992, yet Saturday’s game is not sold out. … [L.A. Times]
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Coaches and players say Barkley has come a long way from his freshman season, as evidenced by his 20 touchdowns (with only four interceptions) midway through his sophomore year. On Saturday, he gets a chance to go against No. 1 Oregon.Coaches and players say Barkley has come a long way from his freshman season, as…
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The Fighting Irish are perched on the brink of an unprecedented accomplishment: the losingest class in school history. Clearly this must be celebrated. More » [Deadspin]
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Oregon is known for its speed, but Trojans receiver Ronald Johnson says his team can gallop as well.The Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles once was adorned with a giant image of three L.A.-bred Oregon receivers, the $40,000 billboard paid for by a publicity-seeking Ducks football program looking to increase its Southern California recruiting presence.…
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Monte Kiffin admits that his Tampa 2 defense won’t work against top-ranked Oregon.Monte Kiffin admits that his Tampa 2 defense won’t work against top-ranked Oregon. [L.A. Times]
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Going to the UCLA-Arizona game, instead of the USC-Oregon clash, might be the destination for Page 2 on Saturday just out of morbid curiosity.Going to the UCLA-Arizona game, instead of the USC-Oregon clash, might be the destination for Page 2 on Saturday just out of morbid curiosity. [L.A. Times]
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The fifth-year senior cornerback overcomes setbacks to be an outstanding player for the Trojans and an example to younger teammates.The fifth-year senior cornerback overcomes setbacks to be an outstanding player for the Trojans and an example to younger teammates. [L.A. Times]
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He compares Cain Velasquez’s upset victory over Brock Lesnar in a UFC heavyweight bout to what USC can do to Oregon on Saturday.Matt Barkley said Monday it was nothing personal. [L.A. Times]
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Wanting to expand on his capabilities on defense, he works on making sure the ball leaves his hands the same way every time. Coach Kevin O’Neill says he definitely sees improvement.Marcus Simmons is a stopper on defense, but he wants to be more than that. [L.A. Times]
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The Trojans, who are ineligible for a bowl game because of sanctions, will host the top-ranked Ducks at the Coliseum on Saturday. It will be USC’s first home game against a No.1 team since 1988.USC won’t play in a bowl game this season, but Saturday’s matchup against top-ranked Oregon will boast most of the trappings.…
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