Linebacker Jarvis Jones is heading home. Jones, a sophomore, has decided to return to his home state of Georgia to play football for the Bulldogs. He will have to redshirt next year. Jones’ transfer was not a product of the NCAA sanctions, as he was granted a release some two weeks before the NCAA ruling. […]
Read moreCatching up with Jarvis Jones
<!—-><!—->One of the key positions to watch this spring will be at linebacker, where several players will be fighting to impress new LB coach Joe Barry. We caught up with sophomore Jarvis Jones to get his thoughts on offseason workouts and getting ready for spring ball
Read moreUSC Football Recruiting UPDATE*(1/27/2010)
The linebacker and offensive line position is thin. For the recruiting class of 2010, it is essential that coach Kiffin and staff try to replenish those two positions. Unfortunately, the linebacker class this year is not strong. It appears day by day that USC will not meet those standards of grabbing those linebackers to help […]
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 moreMorning Buzz
Linebacker Jarvis Jones will return to Georgia today and attend a college football game over the weekend while Pete Carroll attended a high school game Thursday night.
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 more9-5-09: USC vs San Jose State Highlights
Big Anthony McCoy with a new take on the traditional straight arm; this looks like a forearm shove to the dome! (Make sure to watch the X-MO replay.) ***EDITOR’S NOTE*** T-Wire fan “Amos” brings to our attention the reaction of the SJSU cheerleader in the background during the X-MO replay. Check it out. More of […]
Read moreBig first impressions
When talking to the media following Monday’s practice, Coach Carroll had nothing but praises to say about two freshmen in particular. – Carroll on quarterback Matt Barkley: “He threw some terrific balls today. He’s progressing. He had a very good day today.” – Carroll on linebacker Jarvis Jones, who moved to strong-side linebacker Monday: “He […]
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 moreNo Challenge
Malcolm Smith, Chris Galippo and Michael Morgan are solidly holding on to the starting linebacker jobs in spring practice, according to Pete Carroll. That means training camp will likely see Jarvis Jones and Frankie Telfort get extended looks at the outset so that they will be ready to play in some capacity next season.
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