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 moreA contrarian view on USC and the NCAA
Two lines of negative thinking hang over the USC football program at present, and it’s possible neither is true. No. 1: The NCAA is about to hammer the football program for a lack of institutional control. No. 2: Potential severe NCAA sanctions make becoming USC’s next head football coach far less appealing. Both may be true. But it’s […]
Read moreJoe McKnight Declares For NFL Draft
(Photo by Icon Sports Media) Joe McKnight’s career at USC is over. He has declared for the NFL draft. McKnight said of his decision: “The time is right. This was my first healthy season and I really don’t want to come back and risk injury. If I would have come back it would have been […]
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 moreHIGHLIGHTS: Joe McKnight 2009
Joe McKnight had a productive season as he is the first Trojan running back to rush for over 1,000 yards since 2005. Although earlier McKnight said he planned on returning for his senior season, that could change given his uncertain status with the NCAA. Nonetheless, he had a great season and here are some of […]
Read moreThe Skinny: Boston College Provides Tailor Made Opponent for USC
A focused Trojan effort should lead the Trojans to a victory over a Boston College team that plays a conservative pro-style offense, fitting right into what USC defends against the best. The Trojans also possess offensive speed, even without RB Joe McKnight and Tight End Anthony McCoy that Boston College has yet to see this […]
Read moreBarkley remains upbeat, says USC will be ready for Boston College
Disappointment? Distractions? Declining performance? Controversy and allegations? Criticism and even ridicule? All are words or phrases one could associate with USC’s football program at present. Yet none seems to touch Matt Barkley. Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesUSC quarterback Matt Barkley is focused on Saturday’s Emerald Bowl against Boston College. Perhaps one big reason that coach Pete Carroll […]
Read moreOn McKnight
Joe McKnight remains in limbo.
Read moreMorning Buzz
Joe McKnight stays in L.A., there’s not much backup plan at tight end and Matt Kalil is ready to start at offensive tackle.
Read moreCarroll Comment
Here’s what Pete Carroll said tonight regarding Joe McKnight’s absence from the team flight to San Francisco. “He has some paperwork he needs to do and it’s best he stay in L.A. so he can be available finish it,” Carroll said. “We don’t know right now how long this will take.”
Read moreUSC rules three academically ineligible
The notion that USC merely reloads talent ad infinitum despite the departure of a bevy of starters was cast into doubt this season, and it will be tested further — unexpectedly — in the Emerald Bowl on Saturday. With starting running back Joe McKnight‘s eligibility for the bowl game against Boston College already in question […]
Read moreUSC Football News and Notes 12/14 – Emerald Bowl Prep, Team Banquet and C.J. Gable News
So, the team is back at it this week as they go into bowl prep. A couple of interesting story lines are taking shape as the season comes to a close. I noted yesterday that Safety Josh Pinkard is out for the Emerald Bowl because of a knee injury. That makes things very interesting as […]
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