The linebacker and offensive line position is thin. For the recruiting class of 2010, it is essential that coach Kiffin and staff try to replenish those two positions. Unfortunately, the linebacker class this year is not strong. It appears day by day that USC will not meet those standards of grabbing those linebackers to help […]
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 moreSuper Trojans
Three Trojans will be suiting up in Super Bowl XLIV next Sunday in Miami when the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints meet up to decide the NFL championship. Tailback Reggie Bush (New Orleans Saints), defensive lineman Sedrick Ellis (New Orleans Saints) and defensive lineman Fili Moala (Indianapolis Colts) will appear in the game, meaning […]
Read moreTrojans around the League
Several Trojans stood out during the NFL’s Championship Sunday, including rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez and star tailback Reggie Bush. Check out the stats from the two conference title games this weekend: Mark Sanchez’s dream ride through the postseason ended with one of his best all-around performances of his rookie year, as he went 17-for-30 for […]
Read moreTrojans Still Active In The Playoffs
(Photo of Mark Sanchez by Icon Sports Media) A former USC Trojan will play in this years Super Bowl and there will be at least one on each team. Well, kind of… Here are former Trojans that still have a shot at a Super Bowl appearance. New York Jets: Mark Sanchez and Chauncey Washington Indianapolis […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Washington 2009
What a surprise! USC had another post-big game letdown entering Pac10 play. Don’t go into hibernation just yet; there are positives to be taken away from this game shown in the highlights. Joe McKnight rushed for 100 yards on 11 carries, upping his current season total rush yards to 305. Could he be the first […]
Read moreNew Trojan QBs No Stranger to Bumpy Roads
Road games at Ohio State, Washington, California, Notre Dame, Oregon, Arizona State and for some reason the media thinks the world is going to crash down upon the Trojans. Articles like “Tough road slate could derail USC in ’09” and “Don’t be surprised if … USC’s run of seven consecutive Pac-10 titles ends in 2009”, […]
Read more’08 Rookie Retrospective
Here we are, only minutes away from the ’09 draft. But before the clock starts running, how about a look back to the Trojans of ’08. How did they fare in their rookie seasons? Sedrick Ellis, 7th overall, Saints: 30 tackles, 4 sacks. Keith Rivers, 9th overall, Bengals: 37 tackles (in 7 games), a forced […]
Read moreMore than a game: Rose Bowl sideline photos
It’s Monday, January 5, 2009. You’re probably sitting at your desk right now. Welcome back. The holidays are over and odds are you’re reflecting fondly on the food, the family gatherings, and, of course, the football. In order to brighten your day in the office, here’s a look at some of the pageantry from the […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 11
Troy Polamalu (S, Pittsburgh) had one of the crazier weekends in the NFL. His three tackles (one for a 4-yard loss) and 4-yard interception return were pretty typical. His broken-up lateral returned for a touchdown was not. Referees incorrectly overturned the play, and later admitted their mistake. The Steelers pulled out a 11-10 victory over […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 10
Matt Cassel (QB, New England) isn’t getting sacked as much, and that means he can get his job done. He’s doing so well, some are considering him as the Pat’s MVP. On Sunday he threw 23-of-34 for 234 yards. On the ground, he picked up 22 yards on 9 carries, as well as a touchdown. […]
Read moreAnd the nominees are …
Some familiar names are on the ballot for this year’s NFL Pro Bowl. Check out the former USC players under consideration: Ryan Kalil (C, Carolina) Deuce Lutui (G, Arizona) Sam Baker (T, Atlanta Falcons) Matt Cassel (QB, New England) Carson Palmer (QB, Cincinnati) Justin Fargas (RB, Oakland) LenDale White (RB, Tennessee) Reggie Bush (both as […]
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