So here is what is happening in crappy SC news: USC has released Seantrel Henderson from his letter of intent. This is a classy move by Kiffin. He could have just said F-U to Henderson and he would have had to sit out a year if he transferred. Henderson has not officially signed with another […]
Read moreUSC football: Drew McAllister injury update
Junior safety Drew McAllister did not participate in USC’s players-only passing session Tuesday but said he is close to returning from offseason hip surgery. McAllister, who missed all of spring practice, is just starting to run and estimates he’ll be able to participate in 7-on-7 workouts “within a month.” That would put him on track […]
Read moreThe Futility of Appeal?
The only good thing about the NCAA sanctions against USC being so broad and overbearing is that there is room for appeal. It is possible for the ban on two post-season bowl games to become a single year. It possible for the loss of 30 scholarships to become 24 over three years, or even 20 […]
Read moreDepth chart news and notes
Here are some notes and analyses from our preliminary two-deep depth chart posted on Tuesday, again keeping in mind that it’s still January and the season is still more than seven months away): Officially, if the depth chart remains as is, USC will have 11 returning starters in 2010, plus four other starters who have […]
Read moreLatest injury report
Here are several injury updates for Saturday’s game following team doctor visits tonight: DE Armond Armstead (wrist): Probable WR David Ausberry (calf): Out RB Allen Bradford (knee): Probable LB Chris Galippo (neck): Probable DE Everson Griffen (toe): Probable FB Stanley Havili (shoulder): Probable LB Jarvis Jones (neck): Questionable S Drew McAllister (hip): Out TE Anthony […]
Read moreDispatch from Howard Jones
Thoughts from Wednesday’s practice, through the eyes of USCRipsIt… – In one of the most one-sided practices in recent history, the USC offense dominated from start to finish and in almost all phases, winning the final team period, 10-1, and pitching a shutout on Turnover Wednesday for the all-around practice victory. Besides not giving up […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Washington State 2009
Sloppy win, but it’s a win nonetheless. The offense got off to a strong start, but they were inconsistent and fumbled more than they should have, but on the bright side, coaches opened up the playbook and allowed Matt Barkley to complete some deep passes. However this offense, and the receiving game in particular, needs […]
Read moreUSC spring wrap-up
Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller USC Trojans 2008 overall record: 12-1 2008 conference record: 8-1 Returning starters Offense 9, defense 3, kicker/punter 0 Top returners WR Damian Williams, C Kristofer O'Dowd, OT Charles Brown, OG Jeff Byers, TB Stafon Johnson, TB Joe McKnight, FS Taylor Mays, CB Josh Pinkard, DE Everson Griffen. Key losses QB […]
Read moreMcAllister Out
Safety Drew McAllister said he will miss the rest of spring practice with a pulled hamstring. McAllister injured it during special teams work in practice last week.
Read morePractice Recap
A mixed day for Matt Barkley, who had two passes intercepted by Drew McAllister. Mitch Mustain threw an interception at the end of practice. Both quarterbacks also had some good moments. Right now, Barkley looks a lot like he did at Mater Dei. He makes some very impressive throws and also throws some interceptions.[EP “He […]
Read moreUSC vs. UCLA Running Game Diary
With the great matchup in the SEC Championships today, it’s almost a shame that I’ll be stuck watching this presumably meaningless rivalry game. I know, I’m assuming that USC will blow out that team in the girly baby blue uniforms, but c’mon. Lets be real. And that’s why I’ll be switching back and forth between […]
Read moreFreshman Of Influence
One freshman who says he is not redshirting is free safety Drew McAllister, who had 12 tackles and an interception in the final two scrimmages. McAllister is currently on kickoff team and will probably be used on several special teams this season.
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