Tomorrows Scrimmage at the Coliseum will be the final chapter in spring ball for 2010. Coming off what some would call a tumultuous 2009 campaign, the resignation of Pete Carroll and the hiring of Lane Kiffin, then couple that with the NCAA’s pending findings in regard to the Bush/Mayo mess I think it is safe […]
Read moreStafon is the new LenDale
With LenDale reunited with Carroll in Seattle, the Titans were left without a bruising back. They need some “Smash” to complement Chris Johnson’s “Dash”. Well, they may have just found it. Meet the Johnsons. In a supremely classy move, head coach Jeff Fisher has picked up Stafon Johnson in free agency. Johnson, who had led […]
Read moreNFL Draft; USC Shaft
What if I told you more WAC players would be taken in the first round than PAC players? What if I told you the Broncos would give up their 2nd, 3rd and 4th round draft picks to trade back into the first round and pick up…Tim Tebow? That Cal’s defensive tackle Tyson Alualu would go […]
Read moreFormer Pac-10 players on top-100 list
Twelve former Pac-10 players — topped by USC defensive end Everson Griffen at No. 20 overall — made the Scouts Inc. top-100 list of NFL draft prospects, which was published in the latest ESPN Magazine. Those players are (number is top-100 rank): 20. Everson Griffen, DE, USC 21. Taylor Mays, S, USC 24. Brian Price, […]
Read moreNFL draft: PFW breaks down Damian Williams
USC’s Damian Williams is No. 5 on Pro Football Weekly’s list of the top 10 wide receivers in the 2010 NFL draft. PFW projects him as a second- to third-round pick (where he’d be an absolute steal, IMO). Here’s PFW draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki’s final take on Williams: Summary: Thin-framed, leggy long-strider with reliable hands, […]
Read more2010 Combine Updates
Here is how some Trojans are doing at this years NFL combine: Joe McKnight ran a 4.47 40 yard dash. This was fifth-best among running backs. McKnight had a 10’0″ standing broad jump mark and 36.5 vertical leap Everson Griffen bench pressed 225 lbs. 32 times and ran a 4.66 40, second best time among […]
Read moreVote for the Most Classless Act of the 2009 Season
The Wiz is back with the most classless acts of the 2009 season. What is a classless act, you ask? It's any attempt to degrade an opponent, player or the game. It's the stuff that isn't in the summary but often gets mentioned years later after somebody extracts retribution. As they say, what goes around […]
Read moreWhat to watch in the Pac-10 this spring
Taking a look at what to watch for as teams head into spring practices, officially ringing the bell on preparations for the 2010 season. Arizona Spring practice starts: March 5 Spring game: April 10 What to watch: The new coordinators: The Wildcats lost two outstanding coordinators — Sonny Dykes on offense and Mark Stoops on […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Allen Bradford 2009
Allen Bradford had a breakout year, rushing for 668 yards on 115 carries (5.8 YPC) and scoring 8 touchdowns. USC fans have always said he needs more playing time, and this year he got it. With Joe McKnight entering the NFL Draft, Bradford looks to be #1 on the depth chart heading into next season. […]
Read moreBest and worst of the Pac-10 bowl season
The Pac-10 went 2-5 during the bowl season, so it wasn’t difficult to find many “worsts.” But there were some good things that shouldn’t be overlooked. Best performance, defensive player: Oregon’s undersized but quick defensive end Kenny Rowe set a Rose Bowl and Oregon bowl record with three sacks in a losing effort against Ohio […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Boston College 2009
For those of you who missed the USC-BC game or would like to watch it again, TrojanWire has you covered. OFFENSE: Despite missing 3 starters on offense (RB Joe McKnight, TE Anthony McCoy, and OL Tyron Smith), the Trojans did not miss a beat. Matt Barkley had one of his best performances this season, throwing […]
Read moreThe Skinny: Focused Effort Propels SC Past BC
The Trojans ended their season on a high note with a 24-13 victory over Boston College on a cold and rainy night in San Francisco. The disciplined performance (only 6 penalties for 36 yards) while shutting out Boston College in the second half provides the Trojans the positive energy they need going into the offseason. […]
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