NFL experts say his slip in draft was the result of a poor performance against an elite cornerback and the inability to overcome the Mike Williams stigma. USC’s Dwayne Jarrett, downgraded in the NFL draft for his inability to elude top-notch cornerbacks, finally achieved a degree of separation.
Read moreQuote Of The Week
Former USC wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett on former USC wide receiver Mike Williams from the Best Damn Sports Show: “If you watch my film, there is no comparison.”
Read moreShould You Go Pro? Here’s Your Chance to Ask Coach Carroll
Filed under: USC Football, NCAA FB Coaching, NFL Prospects The FanHouse: Considering making the leap to the NFL before you’ve finished your senior season? Worried you might become the next Mike Williams, or potentially leave big pro bucks on the table, as some suggest Matt Leinart did? Well the University of Southern… Read more
Read moreEnd Of An Era?
Over the past few years, USC’s offense always featured a player that broke down a defense with one play. Reggie Bush is the perfect example, but LenDale White, Mike Williams and Dwayne Jarrett are other examples. Perhaps the biggest question going into next season is whether USC even has a player like that anymore? Former […]
Read moreMike Williams Finds the End Zone
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum) For the first time this year, Mike Williams celebrates a touchdown.
Read moreTrojanWire Turns 1,000
Live from the Shrine Auditorium in the center of the universe — sunny Los Angeles, California — it’s the TrojanWire 1,000th Post Spectacular Special. Featuring appearances by Reggie Bush, Salma Hayek, Matt Leinart, Paris Hilton, Pete Carroll, Carson Palmer, Stephen Colbert, Junior Seau, Snoop Dogg, Marcus Allen, Ted Knight, Bacon-wrapped Hot Dogs, Keith Rivers, Henry […]
Read moreMike Williams Watch: Roy Williams Says Get Mike the Damn Ball
Update on The Disappearance of Mike Williams — Detroit Lions #1 WR Roy Williams doesnt mix words when commenting on the absence of the 6’5″ receiver from USC: I’m not saying what they’re doing is wrong. I’m saying, ‘Let’s go now. We’re 0-4. Let’s go.’ He’s 6-5, man. That’s the big deal for me. He’s […]
Read moreRemember Mike Williams?
We should probably be directing this question to Matt Millen, Rod Marinelli & Co. — but seriously, what the hell happened? MIA: One-time Amazing USC Receiver Mike Williams [The Big Lead]
Read moreMaurice Clarett’s Going Upstate for 3 1/2
Former Ohio State malcontent running back Maurice Clarett has pled guilty to two felony counts, and will spend the next 3 1/2 to 7 years in prison. In other “Barred from the 2004 NFL Draft” imprisonment news, Mike Williams’ stay on the Detroit Lions’ roster continues indefinitely. It’s 3 1/2 In The Pokey For Clarett […]
Read moreLA Times: It’s better to receive
(Photo by Stephen Dunn / Getty Images) The LA Times has a nice article on Mr DJ. Here’s what Jarrett had to say about the transition from Leinart to Booty: “John David is striking it,” Jarrett said. “His arm is definitely as strong as Matt’s, or even stronger, but at the same time he’s accurate […]
Read moreMike Williams playing for free
News has surfaced that Mike Williams was fined over $400,000 last year by the Detroit Lions for being late to meetings and overweight. Because last year’s fines were imposed after taxes, Williams had to “earn” more than $600,000 to pay the fines. Williams made $230,000 in salary last year and is scheduled to make $350,000 […]
Read moreHeisman Watch: Fox Sports Top 100
Brady Quinn and Adrian Peterson are everyones early favorites, but in a top 100, pretty much everyone gets some attention here. 11. QB John David Booty, USC – If Ashton Youboty was the Trojan quarterback, he might warrant an honorable mention somewhere on the list. Such is life these days at USC, where the supporting […]
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