The Second Coming of USC? Already with the Seahawks: Defensive End Lawrence Jackson, Linebacker Lofa Tatupu Carroll Picked up in Free Agency Prior to the Draft: Receiver Mike Williams, Punter Tom Malone, Fullback Ryan Powdrell Carroll Picked up in Draft: Tight End Anthony McCoy Picked up in Trade: Running Back Lendale White Rookies picked up […]
Read moreNFL Draft; USC Shaft
What if I told you more WAC players would be taken in the first round than PAC players? What if I told you the Broncos would give up their 2nd, 3rd and 4th round draft picks to trade back into the first round and pick up…Tim Tebow? That Cal’s defensive tackle Tyson Alualu would go […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Josh Pinkard 2009
Josh Pinkard’s career as a Trojan comes to an unfortunate end with yet another ACL injury. Pinkard sustained the injury landing awkwardly on his left knee after getting beat by Arizona wide receiver Juron Criner, who scored the Wildcats’ game-winning touchdown. Despite all this, he has been a solid cornerback and safety these past 2 […]
Read more2009 Team Awards
The Trojans held their annual end-of-the-year awards ceremony at the Nokia Club Sunday night. This years MVP is Damian Williams. Williams finished the season with 58 receptions for 821 yards and eight total touchdowns. Williams has until January 15th to decide if he will forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft. Other Trojans […]
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 […]
Read moreMorning Buzz
C.J, Gable says he no longer makes decisions based on “anger,” and Josh Pinkard is expected to miss the Emerald Bowl.
Read moreExtra bowl experiences
Coming off four consecutive Rose Bowl appearances, the Trojans essentially have known nothing else but a trip to Pasadena on New Years Day. Save for a few exceptions, that is. Soon all 108 players on the roster will participate in a postseason game other than the Rose Bowl when the Emerald Bowl kicks off on […]
Read more2009 All-Pac-10 Team
(Photo of Damian Williams by Icon Sports Media) Damian Williams, Jeff Byers, Charles Brown and Taylor Mays were all named to the All-Pac-10 first team. Williams was selected twice as a wide receiver and punt returner. Everson Griffen, Josh Pinkard, Kevin Thomas and Garrett Green were selected to the All-Pac-10 second team. Green made the […]
Read moreSenior Salute 2009
(Photo of Jeff Byers by Icon Sports Media) Here is a list of Trojans that will be playing their last home game at the Coliseum on Saturday. OL Charles Brown LB Luthur Brown OL Jeff Byers (pictured above) WR Preston Cavignac K Jordan Congdon LB Dan Deckas DB Rob Erickson LB Nick Garratt FB Adam […]
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 moreHIGHLIGHTS: CAL 2009
Offense highlights: Defense highlights: History repeats itself for the Golden Bears; they enter the season with lots of hype, only to fold like a bad hand in poker. Time for them to enter hibernation! Cal’s Heisman hopeful tailback, Jahvid Bust, was held to a season-low 47 rushing yards against USC. Meanwhile Joe McKnight looked the […]
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 […]
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