(Photo by Icon Sports Media) Here is a quick run down on some injured Trojans. The Good News: Fullback Stanley Havili practiced yesterday and is expected to start on Saturday. Havili injured his shoulder vs. Notre Dame last month. Defensive end Everson Griffen got some work in yesterday and said that he will play on […]
Read moreThe Skinny: We Will Learn A lot About The Trojans Psyche In Tempe
The Trojan football program is venturing down a road it has avoided for a very long time. Since 2002, USC has always followed up a loss with a string of victories to continue the Trojans unmatched success for the past seven years. However, USC has not suffered a loss of this magnitude in the Pete […]
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 moreThe Skinny: Scary Movie Part IV Turns Into The Oregon Chainsaw Massacre
While watching the Trojans lose control of a football game for the first time in the Pete Carroll era and reflecting on the last 9 quarters of football USC has played, the beginning of Buffalo Springfield’s song “For What It’s Worth” started playing in my head “There’s something happening here, what it is ain’t exactly […]
Read moreThoughts of the Day: 10-30-09 (Halloween Edition)
(Photo by Icon Sports Media) Nothing has been easy this season for the Trojans. It seems like every week they face another tough test on the road. This week it is the Oregon Ducks (6-1, 4-0) and their terrible uniforms. Saturday’s contest will be the fourth road game against a ranked opponent. Also increasing the […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Oregon State 2009
Matt Barkley completed 15 of 25 passes for 202 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. In light of the interceptions, he has improved tremendously since the home opener against San Jose State. And it sure is nice having Ronald Johnson back on the field, too! Allen Bradford rushed for a career high 147 yards and […]
Read moreThoughts of the Day: 10-23-09
(Photo of Michael Morgan by Icon Sports Media) License to kill Beavers by the government of the United Nations. Man, free to kill Beavers at will. To kill, you must know your enemy, and in this case my enemy is a varmint. And a varmint will never quit – ever. They’re like the Viet Cong […]
Read moreA national brand
USC could make a strong claim to be “America’s Team.” The Trojans have become the antithesis of a provincial program, as the roster and, most notably, the starting lineup are loaded with players from around the country. Nine of the Trojans’ 22 starting roles are filled by players from out of state, continuing a recent […]
Read moreThe Skinny: Another USC-ND Classic: Almost a Repeat of 2005 in Reverse
When Jimmy Clausen threw an incomplete pass in the end zone and the clock showed 0:00, the USC football team and its fans were celebrating much like the Irish fans celebrated when they thought Notre Dame had won in 2005. When the PA announcer announced that 1 more second should be on the clock, the […]
Read moreHighlights: Notre Dame 2009
Matt Barkley passed for a career high 380 yards with a pair of touchdowns, Anthony McCoy had arguably the best game of his career, and we are all happy Damian Williams transferred to USC. The McKnight-Bradford duo is working well for the Trojans. The Trojan defense kept the Notre Dame offense in check. The referees […]
Read moreUSC football: The future at safety looks bright
Before we delve into the present — USC at Notre Dame on Saturday — let’s take a quick look back and ahead. The Trojans’ very recent past was a bye week that gave the coaches a glimpse at the future. Freshman safeties T.J. McDonald (right) and Jawanza Starling received a ton of invaluable reps, and […]
Read moreT-WIRE SNAPS: CAL 2009
Thanks to John P. Wise at onegreatseason.com for bringing us this coverage. He’s a mighty good leader. Get well Stafon. Joe McKnight More after the jump…
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