TrojanWire is proud to be back in the BlogPoll for 2010. As part of this weekly ritual, we’ll be posting our ballot every Monday, and giving you the chance to provide your input. Then on Wednesday morning, we’ll cast a ballot that represents the views of the entire TrojanWire readership. That being said, this first […]
Read moreMorning Buzz
The SEC, which has its three-day media day circus this week, announced its preseason all-league team today. FIRST-TEAM Offense Pos. Name School Ht. Wt. Class Hometown QB Ryan Mallett Arkansas 6-6 238 Jr. Texarkana, Ark. RB Mark Ingram Alabama 5-10 215 Jr. Flint, Mich. RB Derrick Locke Kentucky 5-9 190 Sr. Hugo, Okla. WR A.J. […]
Read moreBig 12 name remains, but logistics change for slimmed-down league
There’s still much to be hashed out over the nuts and bolts of the new 10-team Big 12, beginning with the name. (Unlike, say, the 100-year-old cachet of the Big Ten, there’s nothing particularly hallowed about "Big 12," and, well, "Big Ten" is already taken. I prefer the "Diet 12," or "Big 12 Jr," or […]
Read morePac-10 teams of the decade
Yes, there are lots of USC teams in our list of the “best Pac-10 teams of the decade.” Not sure how you get around that. From 2002 to 2008, the Trojans finished ranked in the nation’s top four. During that span, no other conference team topped the Trojans in the national rankings. One team not […]
Read moreUSC Is The College Football Team Of The Decade
By JOHN P. WISEOne Great Season BROOKLYN — If Texas wins the national championship, are the Longhorns the team of the decade? My answer is no. A win in Pasadena will give UT two national championships this decade, a Fiesta Bowl and a Rose Bowl win for a perfect 4-0 mark in BCS games. The […]
Read moreUnder Armour Rosters
Here’s the rosters for the Under Armour High School All-America game on Jan. 2 in St. Petersburg, Fla. QB Jesse Scroggins and TE Xavier Grimble are the current USC commitments in the game. TEAM BLUR Note: Some players have the same jersey number, but won’t be on the field at the same time. No. Player […]
Read moreThe HeismanPundit.com Heisman Poll, 10/27
HeismanPundit.com Heisman Poll, 10/27 Total Points with first place votes in parantheses 1. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama–56 (9) 2. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame–26 (1) 3. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas–25 4. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida–23 (1) 5. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska–15 (1) 6. Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame–10 (1) Case Keenum, QB, Houston–10 8. Jacquizz […]
Read more2009 First BCS Rankings Released
The computers aren’t exactly in love with USC yet — ranking them 11th. Both human polls (USA Today and Harris) rank USC 4th, enough to keep the Trojans ahead of TCU, but not Boise State, Cincinnati, and Iowa. 1 Florida (6-0) 2 Alabama (7-0) 3 Texas (6-0) 4 Boise State (are…) 5 Cincinnati (you…) 6 […]
Read moreBCS Rankings
With all but one computer ranking available, BCS guru Jerry Palm’s rankings are: Florida, Alabama, Texas, Virginia Tech, Boise St., USC, LSU and Ohio State. The sixth computer will not be available until next week, when the official BCS numbers are released for the first time this season. The computers rank USC anywhere from 8th-15th. […]
Read more10-10-09: Alabama, LSU, Michigan and Texas
Sign up with BetUS… they’ve got our game. Straight Bet $25 to win $22.73 Alabama (-6) over Ole Miss Straight Bet $25 to win $22.73 Texas (-32.5) over Colorado Straight Bet $25 to win $22.73 Michigan (+8) over Iowa Straight Bet $25 to win $22.73 LSU (+9) over Florida Three Team Parlay $25 to win […]
Read moreWhat to watch in the Pac-10
Posted by ESPN.com’s Ted Miller Just four games this weekend, but three of them figure to have significant ramifications in the Pac-10 pecking order. Arizona State should be able to take care of business against a beaten up Washington State team, right? USC and California are sitting at home this weekend. Guess here is their […]
Read moreCrystal Ball
A look at how prognosticators from around the country view this week’s games. Tim Sullivan, New York Post: Ignore what happened last weekend in Eugene. California has had Saturday’s game against USC circled on the calendar all season. This is the Golden Bears’ day to shine, so give the points and enjoy the ride. Double […]
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