D.J. took an unofficial visit to ASU yesterday and the rumor is that he is interested in joining up with his brother Josh, who played at Pasadena City College last year, as part of a package deal to play in Tempe. This is obviously very surprising news for SC fans since D.J. has been a […]
Read moreThe return of “The Stable”
<!—-><!—->With a few players returning from injuries, running backs coach Todd McNair has “The Stable” at full capacity for fall camp. In this video feature on the Trojan backfield we hear from McNair as well as tailbacks Joe McKnight and Stafon Johnson and fullback D.J. Shoemate
Read morePictures from Monday’s practice
Freshman safety Jawanza Starling dives through the tackling bag in individual drills. Fullback D.J. Shoemate (left) and linebacker Jordan Campbell (right) collide and bounce off each other during 1-on-1 blocking drills. Wideout Ronald Johnson looks the ball into hands. Matt Barkley throws over the middle during 7-on-7 period. Kicker Jordan Congdon winds up for a […]
Read moreSing along song
It was American Idol night at the start of USC’s team meeting Sunday. In a scene made for a movie, freshman linebacker Marquis Simmons wowed the Trojans with a rendition of “Lean on Me” that had the roomful of players, coaches and staffers standing, singing along, locking arms and swaying to the tune. What started […]
Read moreShoemate coming into his own
<!—-><!—->Fullback D.J. Shoemate has settled into the Trojan offense nicely during the spring. He constantly improved and had a chance to show what he could do at the Trojan Huddle on Saturday. Shoemate helped the white team with three carries for 17 yards and two catches for 39 yards. Inside: Shoemate interview from the Huddle
Read morePhotos: Coliseum Scrimmage
<!–start image–><!– end image–>For the first time this spring fullback D.J. Shoemate and the rest of the Trojans left the friendly confines of Howard Jones Field and practiced at the Coliseum. The 87-play intrasquad scrimmage maked the halfway point of spring football and had exciting plays on both sides of the ball. Inside: Nearly 200 […]
Read more2009 USC Football Junior Day: Sean Parker Quotes, Malcolm Jones Offer, Cassius Marsh’s Near Commitment, and More…
Some thoughts on USC's Junior Day: D.J. Morgan (above) and Dillon Baxter, both commits for 2010 class, are really making a concerted effort to try and recruit players to join the class. Baxter, who's been very involved in the program, reminds me a lot of D.J. Shoemate who also committed early and was vocal early on. […]
Read moreHavili Ruled Academically Ineligible… Will Not Play in Rose Bowl
A TrojanWire favorite will not be showcased on the first day of 2009. It could be an opportunity for freshman D.J. Shoemate, but really it’s a major blow to the dynamics of the USC offense. USC FB Stanley Havili won’t play in Rose Bowl [ESPN]
Read moreShoemate Out
Pete Carroll said D.J. Shoemate’s shoulder injury will prevent him from being available to play against Stanford.
Read moreUSC football: Green out, Shoemate in at tailback
D.J. Shoemate doesn’t care what position he plays; he just wants to contribute to the USC football program in any way he can. Shoemate, a freshman from Servite High, worked at a new spot during practice Monday – tailback. It’s the third position since training camp for Shoemate, who began the summer as a wide […]
Read moreSmooth sailing in mock game
A number of USC’s marquee players played little in Thursday’s mock game at the Coliseum. Most importantly for the Trojans, nobody was hurt and everything seemed to go smoothly. Despite some setbacks earlier this month, Coach Pete Carroll said, "I don’t think we’ve ever been this healthy at this time of year." The headline injury […]
Read moreSecond Quarter
Aaron Corp throws 12-yard pass to Stanley Havili and then Allen Bradford gains 8 yards in two carries. Corp finds Anthony McCoy on third down but the play gains 0 yards. Garrett Green back and he finds Brice Butler for 8 yards between a couple short runs. An incomplete pass and then a 7-yarder to […]
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