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 moreR.I.P. Mosi Tatupu
Former Trojan fullback and the father of Lofa Tatupu, Mosi Tatupu, died yesterday. Mosi was a member of the 1974 national championship team and played in the NFL for 14 years. Mosi was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He played at USC from 1974-1977. In 1977 he won the Offensive Player of the Year […]
Read moreSuper Trojans
Three Trojans will be suiting up in Super Bowl XLIV next Sunday in Miami when the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints meet up to decide the NFL championship. Tailback Reggie Bush (New Orleans Saints), defensive lineman Sedrick Ellis (New Orleans Saints) and defensive lineman Fili Moala (Indianapolis Colts) will appear in the game, meaning […]
Read moreRey Maualuga is a Bengal
It’s official: Rey Maualuga will be joining Keith Rivers and Carson Palmer in Cincy. Steal of the draft. Just like Lofa Tatupu a few years back. People who passed will be made to pay.
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 11
Troy Polamalu (S, Pittsburgh) had one of the crazier weekends in the NFL. His three tackles (one for a 4-yard loss) and 4-yard interception return were pretty typical. His broken-up lateral returned for a touchdown was not. Referees incorrectly overturned the play, and later admitted their mistake. The Steelers pulled out a 11-10 victory over […]
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. […]
Read moreAnd the nominees are …
Some familiar names are on the ballot for this year’s NFL Pro Bowl. Check out the former USC players under consideration: Ryan Kalil (C, Carolina) Deuce Lutui (G, Arizona) Sam Baker (T, Atlanta Falcons) Matt Cassel (QB, New England) Carson Palmer (QB, Cincinnati) Justin Fargas (RB, Oakland) LenDale White (RB, Tennessee) Reggie Bush (both as […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 2
Matt Cassel (QB, New England) was the most watched Trojan in week two. Nothing spectacular, no mistakes, it was a simply a solid performance that got the job done. He completed 16-of-23 for 165 yards and picked up 7 yards on 2 carries. As he pointed out in a post-game interview, all that matters are […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 1
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 moreNFL reunion is shortlived for three former Trojans
Marcia C. Smith column: Former USC defensive stars Lofa Tatupu, Lawrence Jackson and Dallas Sartz reunited as Seattle Seahawks teammates — for a while.
Read moreAround the NFC West: Tatupu says he’ll be OK
Posted by ESPN.com’s Mike Sando Clare Farnsworth of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer says Mike Holmgren wasn’t happy with a pass-interference call levied against Seattle cornerback Kevin Hobbs. I watched the play repeatedly and thought Hobbs played the ball well, except for when he reached his right hand around the right shoulder pad of the receiver. That […]
Read moreGrowin’ Samoans…and Tongans Too
A past ESPN article estimated that “a Samoan boy is 40 times more likely to reach the NFL than a boy growing up in the United States.” And there’s good reason why. USC knows firsthand the physicality, size and strength of their Polynesian Trojan players. With the nation’s top trainers and one of the largest […]
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