A new mural of former Trojans is up in Heritage Hall. The mural features Troy Polamalu, Matt Leinart, Carson Palmer, Mark Sanchez, Steve Smith, Keith Rivers, Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing.
Read moreChris 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 […]
Read moreMatthews, Cushing and guilt by association
Take a look at the background picture of Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews’ Twitter account. It’s a 2009 Sports Illustrated cover featuring Matthews and two of his former USC teammates: Brian Cushing, later drafted by Houston, and Rey Maualuga, who landed in Cincinnati. <!–photo1–>Barely a year later, Matthews is the only one of the trio […]
Read moreHalf of the best
Astoundingly, USC players make up exactly half of ESPN.com’s Pac-10 All-Decade team: QB Matt Leinart, TB Reggie Bush, WR Dwayne Jarrett, C Ryan Kalil, OT Sam Baker, DT Sedrick Ellis, DE Kenechi Udeze, LB Rey Maualuga, LB Keith Rivers, S Troy Polamalu, S Taylor Mays and P Tom Malone.
Read moreThe Trojan rookie boon
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 moreThe New Linebacker U
(Photo of Brian Cushing looking to kill somebody by Icon Sports Media) Check out this article from Len Pasquarelli at ESPN about the success four rookies from USC are having in the NFL this season. Here is an excerpt: Putting four linebackers into the NFL in one year, all of them rookie starters at one […]
Read moreWeek 9 NFL Highlights
Here are some week 9 highlights of former Trojans now playing in the NFL. This week features David Buehler, Dwayne Jarrett, Reggie Bush, Terrell Thomas, Steve Smith, Kevin Ellison, Keith Rivers, Rey Maualuga (Cinco Ocho), Carson Palmer, Troy Polamalu and Brian Cushing. Fight On! (Video created by Eric Espinoza and the USC video operations department)
Read moreThe new L.B.U.
Linebacker U appears to have moved to L.A. Three Trojan linebackers will be playing big roles when the Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans meet on Sunday, as Keith Rivers, Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing will be starting for their respective teams. Rivers and Cushing lead their teams in tackles so far this year. Read all […]
Read moreBlogger debate: USC-Ohio State
AP Photo Quarterbacks Terrelle Pryor and Matt Barkley will be the focal point for Saturday’s Ohio State-USC throwdown. Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg and Ted Miller All eyes will be on Columbus this weekend as No. 3 USC visits No. 8 Ohio State (ESPN, 8 p.m. ET). Before the two teams lock horns on the […]
Read morePicking back up with the preseason
The NFL preseason resumes tonight with two games featuring seven Trojans. Check them out: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots 4:30 p.m.Bengals: Quarterback Carson Palmer, defensive end Frostee Rucker, linebacker Keith Rivers, linebacker Rey Maualuga Philadelphia Eagles vs. Indianapolis Colts 5 p.m. (Fox)Eagles: Offensive lineman Winston Justice, defensive lineman Mike PattersonColts: Defensive lineman Fili Moala
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 moreUSC Linebackers Fitting Nicely in NFL
Brian Cushing’s New ‘Do. Photo by Brett Coomer Chronicle From Rookie hazings to hard-hitting, the members of the Trojan linebacker quartet are finding their place in the NFL. StingRey: The Bengals are finding out rather quickly just how effective linebacker Rey Maualuga can be as a pass-rusher. I can tell you this, you’re not going […]
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