From the Twitter world, first we have Adam's tweets: "Brian Cushing suspended, LenDale White suspended, Reggie Bush tarnished — what other surprises does USC have for us this off-season?" "And reminders about other USC alums pour in. RT @alex_xxv: Dont forget Rey Maualuga DUI and Kevin Ellison case." Chris follows up with: "@Adam_Schefter it's amazing […]
Read moreUSC football: LenDale White doesn’t hold back talking about Pete Carroll
During his career at USC, LenDale White was never shy about speaking his mind or answering questions. The running back, recently released by the Seattle Seahawks, can still bring it in interviews. White gave a lengthy interview to a Nashville radio station on Wednesday and did not hold back in talking about Pete Carroll and Mike […]
Read moreThe Oracle
ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. on the Seahawks draft: “I think what Pete Carroll did was he went with familiarity. He got guys that he recruited or coached against or he coached at USC when he get Anthony McCoy, he got LenDale White, several Pac-10 players. I thought he did a real good job […]
Read moreThe Seattle U.S.C.hawks
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 moreCould Ingram Be The First Heisman Winner to Fade into Obscurity While Still in School?
We’re knee-deep in a new Heisman age, with the last three winners coming from the sophomore class. From the current vantage point, it appears the first two–Tim Tebow and Sam Bradford–stand a bit apart (categorically) from the most recent winner, Mark Ingram of Alabama. Here’s why: Both Tebow and Bradford won the Heisman relatively comfortably while putting up […]
Read moreChange of Pace: USC Rushing Yards & Featured Backs, 2001 – 2009
I don’t know about you, dear readers, but I’ve had just about as much as I care to read about epochal shifts, historic beatdowns, and the like. Shit, it’s so bad Plaschke almost wrote a couple of paragraphs with more than two sentences yesterday. That’s baaaaaaaaaaaad. So. As we’ve been hashing over the offensive lacunae […]
Read moreThe Skinny: 5 things to take away from the Oregon State game
Observations from the Coliseum and a few injury updates: Mike Riley is a great coach: Riley proved once again that he is one of the most underrated coaches in the country. Why Tennessee (Riley has southern roots) or programs that have the infrastructure to be consistent top 15 teams have not intensely pursued him blows […]
Read moreSkinny Talk for This Weekend’s BBQ
*QB Aaron Corp has been throwing in 7-7 drills the past few days and has looked solid. The coaches have been happy with his accuracy and most importantly, his swagger. He appears confident and is showing good leadership skills despite being out with a cracked fibula. He will return to full practice next week. It […]
Read moreLenDale White on Reggie Bush Case: College Athletes Should Get Paid
by Michael David Smith Filed under: USC LenDale White, the Tennessee Titans running back who played alongside Reggie Bush at USC, has an interesting idea about the controversy currently swirling around the Trojans’ athletic program. According to White, the way to avoid issues like the payments that Bush allegedly received in college (not to mention […]
Read moreLenDale is Slimming Down
TrojanWire loves LenDale White. He never ceases to amaze us on and off the field. Whether he is on the Jim Rome show saying Ohio State sucks, wearing amazing bling (see above) or winning National Championships for USC, in our eyes LenDale can do no wrong. So we are happy to here that LenDale showed […]
Read moreLenDale White Not Charged In V-Day Belt Beating
LenDale White’s belt was accused doing triple duty after a man alleged the Titans RB beat him with it on Valentine’s Day. (It was already doing double duty just holding up his pants. See, LenDale’s fat, is the joke here. It’s kind of the theme of this post.) (Lendale and “Lunch”) But Denver police have […]
Read moreUSC vs. UCLA Running Game Diary
With the great matchup in the SEC Championships today, it’s almost a shame that I’ll be stuck watching this presumably meaningless rivalry game. I know, I’m assuming that USC will blow out that team in the girly baby blue uniforms, but c’mon. Lets be real. And that’s why I’ll be switching back and forth between […]
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