Three Trojans will be suiting up in Super Bowl XLIV next Sunday in Miami when the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints meet up to decide the NFL championship. Tailback Reggie Bush (New Orleans Saints), defensive lineman Sedrick Ellis (New Orleans Saints) and defensive lineman Fili Moala (Indianapolis Colts) will appear in the game, meaning […]
Read moreTrojans around the League
Several Trojans stood out during the NFL’s Championship Sunday, including rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez and star tailback Reggie Bush. Check out the stats from the two conference title games this weekend: Mark Sanchez’s dream ride through the postseason ended with one of his best all-around performances of his rookie year, as he went 17-for-30 for […]
Read moreTrojans Still Active In The Playoffs
(Photo of Mark Sanchez by Icon Sports Media) A former USC Trojan will play in this years Super Bowl and there will be at least one on each team. Well, kind of… Here are former Trojans that still have a shot at a Super Bowl appearance. New York Jets: Mark Sanchez and Chauncey Washington Indianapolis […]
Read moreThe Trojan rookie boon
Inarguably, USC lost a lot of talent to the NFL Draft following the 2008 season. A closer look at the stats reveals just how incredibly much. The 11 Trojan draft picks from last year have played in a combined 95 games and racked up a combined 54 starts during their rookie seasons this fall — […]
Read moreNotre Dame News and Notes 10/16
There are some interesting stories out there over the past few day that are putting a lot of pressure on Charlie Weis and Notre Dame to beat USC. Moment of truth for Weis, Clausen – Wetzel Notre Dame’s aim: Win USC game to regain name – Dodd Notre Dame and QB Jimmy Clausen must rise […]
Read morePicking back up with the preseason
The NFL preseason resumes tonight with two games featuring seven Trojans. Check them out: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots 4:30 p.m.Bengals: Quarterback Carson Palmer, defensive end Frostee Rucker, linebacker Keith Rivers, linebacker Rey Maualuga Philadelphia Eagles vs. Indianapolis Colts 5 p.m. (Fox)Eagles: Offensive lineman Winston Justice, defensive lineman Mike PattersonColts: Defensive lineman Fili Moala
Read moreConquest Chronicles Links for 8/7
Some quick things to get your day started…I will have more later today. USC Football McKnight proves he’s no ordinary JoeA great article on Joe McKnight! Taylor Mays: Far and Beyond The Top Player in College Football ” Behind the Box ScoreNice article on Taylor Mays ‘Always Compete’ reveals Pete Carroll’s prankster side – CFB […]
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 more2009 Pro Day at USC
Former Trojans participating in today’s Pro Day at USC: QB Mark Sanchez WR Patrick Turner LB Brian Cushing LB Clay Matthews Jr. LB Rey Maualuga LB Kaluka Maiava S Kevin Ellison CB Cary Harris DL Fili Moala DL Kyle Moore DL Gerald Washington P Greg Woidneck K David Buehler TB Hershel Dennis TB Desmond Reed […]
Read moreUSC basketball: ‘Maturity, heart and courage’
I asked three members of the USC basketball program what it will take for them to win three games in three days at the Pac-10 Tournament — probably the only route to the NCAA Tournament for the barely-on-the-bubble Trojans. Taj Gibson’s response was far and away the best: “Maturity, heart and courage.” It was such […]
Read moreUSC football: Senior Bowl buzz, from Cushing to Turner
POLL: WHICH EX-TROJAN WILL GO FIRST? Talked to someone with scouting connections who gave me the following assessments of the USC contingent at the Senior Bowl practices: LB Brian Cushing: “He’s the same hard-playing guy we’ve seen the last four years. He’s just a beast. He’s a little bit tight, but scouts love him. He […]
Read more2008 All-Pac-10 team
Posted by ESPN.com’s Ted Miller OFFENSE QB Mark Sanchez, JR., USC RB: Jacquizz Rodgers, Fr., Oregon Sate RB: Jahvid Best, So., California TE: Rob Gronkowski, SO., Arizona WR: Mike Thomas, Sr., Arizona WR: Sammie Stroughter, Sr., Oregon State OL: Alex Mack, Sr., California OL: Max Unger, Sr., Oregon OL: Andy Levitre, Sr., Oregon State OL: […]
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