Inarguably, USC lost a lot of talent to the NFL Draft following the 2008 season. A closer look at the stats reveals just how incredibly much. The 11 Trojan draft picks from last year have played in a combined 95 games and racked up a combined 54 starts during their rookie seasons this fall — […]
Read morePractice Insider: Ausberry making plays
<!—-><!—->It seems natural to try and replace what you had with something similar. And while Mike Williams, Dwayne Jarrett and Patrick Turner were all different receivers, they fell under the same heading: big. And this is where David Ausberry steps in. He’s big, and he’s ready for his shot. Go inside for more on Ausberry […]
Read moreConquest Chronicles Links for 8/7
Some quick things to get your day started…I will have more later today. USC Football McKnight proves he’s no ordinary JoeA great article on Joe McKnight! Taylor Mays: Far and Beyond The Top Player in College Football ” Behind the Box ScoreNice article on Taylor Mays ‘Always Compete’ reveals Pete Carroll’s prankster side – CFB […]
Read moreDay 2 Draft Picks
These Trojans were selected during rounds 3-6 on Sunday: WR Patrick Turner, 3rd round, 87th overall, Miami OLB Kaluka Maiava, 4th round, 104th overall, Cleveland DE Kyle Moore, 4th round, 117th overall, Tampa Bay PK David Buehler, 5th round, 172nd overall, Dallas CB Cary Harris, 6th round, 183rd overall, Buffalo S Kevin Ellison, 6th round, […]
Read moreUSC Leads for 2010 Top 10 WR – DeMarco Cobbs
From ESPN.com: Under Armour All-American athlete DeMarco Cobbs told ESPN affiliate Web site WeAreSC.com, "I talk to USC a lot, and right now they're my number one school. They have great academics, they put guys out to the league (NFL) every year and I have a lot of family out there." He added, "I like […]
Read more2009 Pro Day at USC
Former Trojans participating in today’s Pro Day at USC: QB Mark Sanchez WR Patrick Turner LB Brian Cushing LB Clay Matthews Jr. LB Rey Maualuga LB Kaluka Maiava S Kevin Ellison CB Cary Harris DL Fili Moala DL Kyle Moore DL Gerald Washington P Greg Woidneck K David Buehler TB Hershel Dennis TB Desmond Reed […]
Read moreButler maturing mentally, physically
<!–start image–><!– end image–>Brice Butler is primed for a big year. He knows there’s playing time to be had with Patrick Turner gone. But instead of prepping for the 2009 season in Los Angeles, Butler was almost somewhere else. Butler didn’t handle his redshirt well early in 2008, but a more mature approach has the […]
Read moreUSC football: Senior Bowl buzz, from Cushing to Turner
POLL: WHICH EX-TROJAN WILL GO FIRST? Talked to someone with scouting connections who gave me the following assessments of the USC contingent at the Senior Bowl practices: LB Brian Cushing: “He’s the same hard-playing guy we’ve seen the last four years. He’s just a beast. He’s a little bit tight, but scouts love him. He […]
Read moreVidal Hazelton Transfers to Cincinnati
From Cincinnati.com: Vidal, who visited UC over the weekend, confirmed Sunday night that he has decided to go to UC for his final year of eligibility after sitting out next season. "I had a lot of fun out there," Hazelton said. "I got a chance to meet everybody. That's the right place for me, and […]
Read moreT-WIRE SNAPS: NOTRE DAME 2008
Thanks to Chris for bring us this latest installment. You can check out his entire gallery here. Make sure to click the continued button below to see an extra special image of Jimmy Clausen disgracing the “V” for victory. Patrick Turner with one of his final grabs in the Coliseum. Flea, bassist in the Red […]
Read moreT-WIRE SNAPS: STANFORD 2008 Pt II
RoJo says, “Not today pal.” A big glorious image of PT. Thanks to Know Your Song Girls we can accurately identify this as Jenny. Instead of just hurdling defenders, step on them like you would a springboard. Works every time.
Read moreUSC football: Carroll says call against Turner was wrong
The Trojans improved markedly in the penalty department vs. Stanford, drawing six flags for 45 yards — down from their conference-worst average of 78.7 entering the weekend. But Pete Carroll believes USC should have had one fewer penalty, claiming that a holding call on Patrick Turner in the third quarter should not have been whistled. […]
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