Here are our thoughts on the guys that stood out in last nights presentation. Full bios and direct quotes from Pete Carroll after the jump. John Martinez, OL, 4-STAR Just a nasty, pancake blocking guard. He can get down field too (a la Jeff Byers). Highlight after highlight he would pull from his guard position, […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 10
Matt Cassel (QB, New England) isn’t getting sacked as much, and that means he can get his job done. He’s doing so well, some are considering him as the Pat’s MVP. On Sunday he threw 23-of-34 for 234 yards. On the ground, he picked up 22 yards on 9 carries, as well as a touchdown. […]
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Reggie Bush (RB, New Orleans) is up to his old tricks, taking 8 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown in addition to 51 yards on 14 carries. His score was the game winner (24-20 over Tampa Bay), and his longest playes were 26 yards on the ground and 42 in the air. Fellow running […]
Read moreWhy are Broncos eyeing Colbert?
Posted by ESPN.com’s Pat Yasinskas Very surprising that the first wide receiver the Broncos brought in for a visit was Keary Colbert. A former second-round pick, Colbert was nothing short of a complete bust in Carolina. Â After a decent rookie season, he struggled mightily. Colbert was given every chance to hold down a starting […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 16
A number of USC fan favorites, including Reggie Bush, Justin Fargas, and Keary Colbert, sat out this week with injuries. LenDale White (RB – Tennessee) became the Trojan’s second 1,000-yard rusher this season thanks to a 23 carry, 103 yard performance. He’s up to 1063 on the season. The Titans beat the Jets 10-6. Carson […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 14
LenDale White (RB – Tennessee) carried the ball 30 times for 113 yards and a touchdown. He also added two receptions for another 24 yards. Tennessee fell to San Diego in overtime after the Chargers rallied from 14 points down. White’s performance on the ground gives him 867 yards this season with three games to […]
Read moreTrojans in The NFL: Week 9
Tailback U had a solid weekend in the NFL … Reggie Bush (RB – New Orleans) broke 100 all-purpose yards once again, with 72 on the ground and 43 in the air. He scored a touchdown both ways to help the Saints beat Jacksonville 41-24 … After the game, he told the press, “Don’t eat […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 8
After this weekend, the Trojans are wishing some of these guys were still on campus … LenDale White (RB – Tennessee) set a career high with 133 yards on the ground and added an eight yard reception to power the Titans over Oakland 13-9. Reggie Bush (RB – New Orleans) may not have impressive rushing […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 5
Junior Seau (LB – New England) was acting like a kid again as he celebrated two interceptions against Cleveland. The 18-year veteran also made 6 tackles (one for a loss) and had 23 yards on the returns. Keary Colbert (WR – Carolina) led the Panthers in receiving in a victory over former teammate Reggie Bush. […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 4
Justin Fargas (RB) was a surprise star for Oakland, picking up a career high 179 yards on 22 carrier with a long of 48. He replaced injured starter LaMont Jordan just before halftime. Matt Leinart (QB) started for Arizona, was replaced by Kurt Warner, then returned in the fourth to lead a touchdown drive that […]
Read moreAnother Possession Receiver
USC coach Pete Carroll praised wide receiver Vidal Hazelton after watching game films. “He was a pleasant surprise, he handled all things well, ran good routes and blocked well,” Carroll said. “He was a classic Z like Steve Smith or Keary Colbert.”
Read moreInside the game: Vidal Hazelton
<!–start image–><!– end image–>Vidal Hazelton saw the ball sailing toward him in the end zone, and, “It looked like gold.” Never mind that one of his hands was stuck on a defender’s shoulder pad, “I just went up there and got it.” Also inside: Read about why Pete Carroll said the performance reminded him of […]
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