TrojanWire has crossed enemy lines and will be publishing a Cal grad’s weekly betting analysis for USC football. Dr. Bob will be helping TrojanWire make weekly picks at the BetUS Sportsbook. You can get Dr. Bob’s Best Bet of the Week by subscribing to his service. Watch the ESPN video after the jump to see […]
Read morePictures from Sunday’s practice
During 1-on-1 drills, wideout Damian Williams makes a catch against the coverage of cornerback Kevin Thomas. Safety Ryan MacMahon flies over a tackling bag during special teams drills. Linebackers Chris Galippo (left) and Michael Morgan (right) push into the blocking sled with coach Ken Norton Jr. urging them on. Aaron Corp throws downfield to tight […]
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 more2009 Depth Chart Released
The jury is out. Pete Carroll announced today his depth chart going into the huddle. Of course in traditional Carroll fashion, the competition for starting positions will continue throughout Summer workouts. But the Spring depth charts typically hold strong resemblance to the final list, come start of the football season. Follow the jump for the […]
Read moreSpring football Q&A: USC coach Pete Carroll
Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller Ever wonder what a coach might say about a quarterback competition the day before he announces a pecking order? You're in luck! USC coach Pete Carroll stopped by for a chat with the Pac-10 blog on Monday, the day before he announced on his Web site that Aaron Corp would […]
Read moreVideo: Coliseum Scrimmage pregame and interviews
<!—-><!—->Saturday’s Coliseum scrimmage was a welcomed break in the action from the routine of spring football. USCFootball.com was there shooting video of the pregame action as well as player interviews. Inside: Highlights of the quarterbacks warming up and interviews with Everson Griffen, Curtis McNeal, Kevin Thomas and Brice Butler
Read more2009 USC Recruiting Dinner
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 more2009 Rose Bowl Running Game Diary
JANUARY 1 | LOS ANGELES, CA — Happy New Year, Trojan fans. I hope you’re all feeling the effects of your excessive partying from last night. Hopefully the Penn State offense will soon be joining you all in popping numerous Advils to help ease the pain that will be inflicted upon them by the almighty […]
Read moreVideo: USC vs. ASU Highlights
<!–start image–><!– end image–>The Trojans and Sun Devils were picked to finish 1st and 2nd in the Pac-10 this season, but if Saturday’s contest is any indication, the two programs couldn’t be further apart. Inside: Offense, defense and special teams highlights from the 28-0 victory over Arizona State, including the exciting interception return for a […]
Read moreShareece Wright out, Josh Pinkard in
USC’s coaches came into this season believing they had four starting-caliber cornerbacks. They will find out Thursday night whether they have at least three. Starting cornerback Shareece Wright will miss “a number of weeks” because of a neck injury, Trojans coach Pete Carroll announced after practice Monday. Tests revealed a hairline fracture in one of […]
Read moreCB Wright to start USC opener against Virginia
Cornerback Shareece Wright will make his second career start in USC’s season opener Saturday at Virginia. A few days ago he was just happy to be running. “The past Sunday when I got out of bed I could barely walk. I rehabbed all day,” he said. “On Monday morning I felt good. I was running.” […]
Read moreScrimmage Time
Garret Green starts off and throws a 32-yard pass to Jordan Cameron who fumbles it but recovers. So much for Aaron Corp or Mitch Mustain getting the first series. After Green is sacked by Kyle Moore, he scrambles for 16 yards on third down (against the No. 1 defense). Corp’s in and throws a low […]
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