Images from dwaynejarrettonline.com & Athlonsports.com The Carolina Panthers drafted a deadly duo from USC. In a Fox Sports article entitled “Ready Rookies” writer Randy Hill makes a case that if started, receiver Jarret and Center Kalil will immediately improve the Panther’s offense. The Panthers strike twice with potential steals out of USC in the second […]
Read more5-Stars: The Next Generation
The 2008 hype has begun months before the first kickoff of 2007. The good folks at Rivals.com have been hard at work scrutinizing the high school ponds, selecting what they believe are the best college football recruits in the country. Rivals recruiting editor Jeremy Crabtree has just announced the five-star players ranking from No. 20 […]
Read moreO’Dowd – Center of Attention
<!–start image–><!– end image–>With so many starters returning, the Trojans won’t have to rely heavily on the incoming freshmen to make significant contributions. However, with 3-year starter Ryan Kalil now in the NFL, the center spot will be up for grabs this fall. Kristofer O’Dowd arrives on campus in June with plans to push the […]
Read moreBruce Feldman: A Lot to Like About Carolina’s Draft
Panthers: I think Jon Beason will be solid, although the big headliners were WR Dwayne Jarrett and center Ryan Kalil, who will probably play in the Pro Bowl within their first four seasons. I also like LB Tim Shaw as a second-day steal. He is a great athlete who was very unselfish at Penn State. […]
Read moreFive Trojans Drafted by the NFL, Others Signed as Free Agents and Mike Williams Now With Lane as a Raider
Dwayne Jarrett, Carolina Panthers, 2nd Round, 45th pick Steve Smith, New York Giants, 2nd Round, 51st pick Ryan Kalil, Carolina Panthers, 2nd Round, 59th pick
Read moreWednesday Top 3
Here’s the video of Nick’s press conference today. My favorite quote: "Being a Trojan is being a Trojan for life and I want to come back and get my degree here and just have a degree under my belt because a degree from USC will be a great thing for me…"’ Also nice to hear […]
Read moreNike Gridiron Launches New Site With 2007 Rookie Class
No Dwayne Jarrett. No Steve Smith. No Ryan Kalil. What the hell Nike? There is a Troy Polamalu video however if you go into Features then Pro Plays. You can download a Troy Polamalu wallpaper too. NIKE GRIDIRON : ROOKIES [nikegridiron.com]
Read moreCollege Eye for the NFL Guy: Ryan Kalil
Filed under: USC Football, Pac 10, NCAA FB Video, NFL Prospects, Los Angeles The FanHouse: NFL scouts think they know him, but they’re wrong …Ryan Kalil: senior center, USCWHAT NFL SCOUTS ARE SAYINGPro Football Weekly: The most athletic center in the draft, he maximizes his ability with tremendous savvy and football smarts. Great… Read more
Read moreCenter Of Attention
A big question with the start of spring practice will be the center position. Ryan Kalil is finally gone after four years and Jeff Byers, the heir apparent missed most of last season with a back injury. Byers said he feels much better now. Other candidates include Matt Spanos, ineligible last season, and Nick Howell, […]
Read moreUSC’s Kalil stands out
Center’s agility and technique have improved his draft status to a first-day selection. Forward and backward. Side to side. Ryan Kalil can move very quickly in those directions.
Read moreGridIron Nation’s initial 2nd round of the mock draft
With our first, 1st round mock draft completed we now take a look at how round 2 should shape up. 33. OAKLAND RAIDERS– Ryan Kalil, C, USC. QB Jamarcus Russell may have somebody to block for him. 34. DETROIT LIONS– Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio St. Lions boss Matt Millen waits until rd 2 this year […]
Read moreGrid Iron Nation Makes Themselves an Early T-Wire Favorite, Picks USC in 2007
With a look to next years College Football season USC is our Pre Season 2007 #1 ranked team in the country. With the exception of Dwayne Jarrett, declaring for the NFL draft and hiring an agent, all of their underclassman preached their committment to come back to USC for another shot at National Championship glory. […]
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