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No Heisman, No Cry

It’s official, Reggie Bush will return his Heisman Trophy. Below is his official statement, issued by the New Orleans Saints (who were probably sick of Reggie being their lone bit of bad P.R. right now): “One of the greatest honors of my life was winning the Heisman Trophy in 2005. For me, it was a dream […]

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Pat Haden on Dan Patrick Show

Pat Haden joined the Dan Patrick show this morning. Dan asked Haden about institutional control, Pete Carroll, USC’s appeal, Reggie Bush and Lane Kiffin. To listen to the full interview click here. Haden on sanctions, Carroll, Kiffin, Bush’s Heisman [cnnsi]

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USC football: Offense different without Baxter

When USC fans get their first glimpse of the Trojans next week, they won’t see the team’s full offensive arsenal.
That’s because freshman tailback Dillon Baxter won’t be playing.
With Baxter suspended for the Sept. 2 season opener at Hawaii, US…

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Wide Open Heisman Races and 2010

Heading into the season, 2010 is shaping up to be the most wide-open Heisman race I’ve seen since I started this blog back in 2004. While Terrell Pryor is the front runner, he’s not exactly a slam dunk selection.  There are legitimate cases to be made that five or six other players could be considered front runners as well. I think […]

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On Bush Heisman, Opinions Are Like Kardashians

Delightful piece of journalism by PEOPLE magazine last week, as everyone’s fave brain candy dispenser polled Kim Kardashian on USC’s decision to throw the Trojan belongings of her ex-beau Reggie Bush onto the 110 Freeway. “Reggie worked hard for that Heisman and deserves it. He earned it! I really don’t think it’s fair to give […]

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Chris Galippo Goes In On ESPN’s Adam Schefter

From the Twitter world, first we have Adam's tweets: "Brian Cushing suspended, LenDale White suspended, Reggie Bush tarnished — what other surprises does USC have for us this off-season?" "And reminders about other USC alums pour in. RT @alex_xxv: Dont forget Rey Maualuga DUI and Kevin Ellison case." Chris follows up with: "@Adam_Schefter it's amazing […]

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USC to Return Replica Bush Heisman

USC is shipping the replica Heisman trophey that Reggie Bush won to the Heisman Trophy Trust later this month. They are also taking down any singage, banners or images of Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo. If you go to Heritage Hall next month, you won’t see anything Reggie, but you will still see some O.J. […]

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Trojan DePo: The Tao of Pete

TrojanWire’s Devon Pollard poses with Seattle head coach Pete Carroll following ESPN’s Lunch with a Legend radio broadcast at Morton’s the Steakhouse in Santa Ana. Reggie Bush aside, Pete Carroll stands as one of the most polarizing figures among the USC population. To many, he’s like the dad that ran out on the family just […]

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Pete Carroll: NCAA is ‘trying to dismantle’ USC

Former USC coach Pete Carroll told the Seattle media that the severity of the NCAA’s sanctions is a sign that it is “trying to dismantle” the Trojans’ football program. Carroll, now coach of the Seahawks, accepted responsibility for what happened during his tenure at USC but continued to insist he and his staff “weren’t aware” […]

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