College Football News ranks the different units from around the country. USC makes a splash on defense but not surprisingly they struggle to get a lot of recognition on offense. I am not going to comment on this too much as this is pretty accurate from an SC standpoint. This is more for just general knowledge. […]
Read moreJDB – Behind the Scenes
courtesy of ToppsTV via youtube Behind the scenes at the Topps 2008 NFL Rookie Photo Shoot. Suited in Minnesota Vikings gear, John David Booty talks with Topps’ about learning from NFL veterans, his future with Adrian Peterson and becoming a trading-card icon. Booty was drafted by the Vikings in the fifth round (137th overall) of […]
Read moreFriday Hot Links
Football Reggie Bush is proving to be as elusive off the field as he is on it. The trial has been postponed. Again. [LA Times] However, Bush’s side is seeking arbitration and that could involve a serious admission. [Yahoo!] In case I forgot to mention it earlier, a USC commit is officially the fastest in […]
Read moreBruce Feldman’s Final Draft Analysis
A great weekend for the USC program cemented just how amazing the Trojans’ 2003 recruiting class was. Sedrick Ellis, Sam Baker and Lawrence Jackson are the three latest members of USC’s 2003 class, which I think should go down as the best recruiting class in modern college football history (i.e. when teams couldn’t sign as […]
Read moreYour USC NFL Draft Briefing
This Year: USC had another huge draft weekend with ten players getting selected overall — the most of any school. They also led the way with four first round picks. Historical Perspective: USC has sent 446 players to the League via the draft. 42 have been picked in the 7 years since Pete Carroll arrived, […]
Read moreNFL Draft Breakdown By Trojan
Draft footage of USC first-rounders: Ellis, Rivers, Baker and Jackson USC had a phenomenal draft. Nearly 13% of picks drafted in the first round were USC Trojans. USC owned 11% of picks through the end of the second round. USC had 10 draft picks overall, the most out of any school, including four in the […]
Read moreJohn David Booty completes his job well at USC pro day
Quarterback John David Booty arrived and departed from USC’s annual pro day Wednesday wearing the same wide grin. After linebacker Keith Rivers and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis solidified their status among the top prospects at their positions, and running back Chauncey Washington seemingly sprinted up the draft board, Booty put on a show for dozens […]
Read moreWashington takes advantage of Pro Day
John David Booty and Chauncey Washington could have been the two key cogs in USC’s offense the past two seasons, but they had been forgotten men in some NFL draft projections. Both players are hoping USC’s Pro Day Wednesday put them back on the boards. Washington seemed to create the most buzz among NFL scouts, […]
Read moreWilliams helps QBs get off to quick start
While quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Mitch Mustain were swarmed by the media, wide receiver Damian Williams stood by himself catching passes from a JUGS machine. Lost amid the all-consuming competition to replace John David Booty, the redshirt sophomore’s solo act seemed to sum up the first of 15 spring practices for USC.
Read moreJosh Booty Arrested; Tasered
It has not been a good couple of days for John David Booty’s older brother, Fox sportscaster Josh Booty. A former player for both the MLB Marlins and the NFL Browns/Raiders, Josh Booty was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of drunk driving. While he was moving cells in the Orange County Jail, it is […]
Read more11 Trojans to NFL Combine
A total of 11 USC players, 10 seniors and junior offensive guard Chilo Rachal, have been invited to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 20-26. They are: * SAM BAKER * JOHN DAVID BOOTY * FRED DAVIS * SEDRICK ELLIS * LAWRENCE JACKSON * CHILO RACHAL * DREW RADOVICH * KEITH RIVERS * TERRELL THOMAS […]
Read moreSenior South Prevails on Final Play
The 2008 Under Armour Senior Bowl ended with a bang. Tennessee QB Eric Ainge led the South on an 86 yard-march. He landed yards from the end zone, fourth-down, only a few seconds left on the clock. Then long-time Florida rival, receiver Andre Caldwell, helped seal the deal with a short run into the right […]
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