Here is a Monday round-up of all things Troy from the past week or so: New AD Pat Haden has been a well profiled man this past week. We’ve linked to it previously, but the LA Times David Wharton wrote a comprehensive piece detailing Haden’s impressive resume. According to Forbes.com, “By all accounts, Haden represents […]
Read moreMy 10 Favorite Players to Watch in College Football
This list isn’t necessarily made of up the best players in college football–though some are very good to great–but the ones that I get the most fun out of watching. I try to see 15-20 games every Saturday, but when these players flash on the screen, my eyes tend to linger a little longer. B.J. […]
Read moreTop 10 Running Backs for 2010
HP’s preview of the 2010 season continues with a look at the top 10 running backs. See the top 10 receivers here and the top 10 tight ends here. 1. Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech–It looks to me like Williams is the complete package. He’s got size, speed, vision, toughness and a nose for the end […]
Read moreMy Pac-12
Here’s how I would divide the Pac-12, which means no chance it will happen: North Division: Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, Washington State, Colorado, Utah. South Division: USC, UCLA, Cal, Stanford, Arizona, Arizona State. Like I said, no chance.
Read moreFootball weekender info
If you’re going on the road this year to watch the Trojan football team play, here is the official information from the USC Alumni Association about the 2010 USC Football Weekenders. Included are details about the alumni host hotels (with special USC rates), pep rallies and other events surrounding each game. USC’s 2010 road schedule: […]
Read moreSpring Reports
Our last report on spring scrimmages. Click here, here and here to view previous reports. Announced attendance included when available. Big East West Virginia: Running back Noel Devine played only a half, but rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown in 12 carries. Attendance: 21,029. Conference USA Southern Methodist: No spring game for the Mustangs. […]
Read moreOpening the mailbag: Impressions of spring
Got bogged down on Friday, so this mailbag fermented over the weekend. To the notes. Jason from the Bay Area writes: So having seen most of the Pac-10 this spring, what are your impressions? Ted Miller: Obviously, we’ll have more on this going forward with a spring wrapup, but here are some quick hits. My […]
Read morePac-10 lunch links: ASU’s Szakacsy gets involved in more than football
Walk along the river, sweet lullaby, it just keeps on flowing, It don’t worry ’bout where it’s going, no, no. Don’t fly, mister blue bird, I’m just walking down the road, Early morning sunshine tell me all I need to know. Spring practices are over, but work at Arizona isn’t. You’ll be impressed with how […]
Read moreVideo: Oregon State coach Mike Riley
Ted Miller talks to Oregon State coach Mike Riley about the quarterback situation in the spring.
Read morePac-10 lunch links: Does USC have a QB competition?
You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge. Is this new California running back — Trajuan Briggs — the next Marshawn Lynch? A year after rebuilding, Oregon looks strong on its offensive line. An updated Oregon State depth chart, with new heights and weights. More UCLA Bruins to watch this spring. What’s USC’s […]
Read moreUSC football: 15 players to watch in spring (No. 2)
Thirteen down, two to go. The countdown of the 15 USC players to watch in spring practice is nearly complete. For Nos. 3-15, see below. For No. 1, check back in a couple of hours. NO. 2 — RB ALLEN BRADFORD Profile: 5-11, 235, redshirt senior 2009 stats: 13 games, 115 carries, 668 yards, 5.8-yard […]
Read morePaea is a freak of nature
OK, this just blew my mind. I’ve previously written about the extraordinary raw strength of Oregon State defensive tackle Stephen Paea. Click the link above to see for yourself. In the video, Paea bench presses 225 pounds 44 times. 44 times! Are you kidding me! The NFL combine record is 45 repetitions, which is shared […]
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