The defensive line continues to be the strongest unit, picking up where it left off in spring practice. It’s early but already some practice observers believe it could compare to the Mike Patterson-Shaun Cody group, which was dubbed The Wild Bunch II. The proof will come during the season, of course.
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 […]
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Reggie Bush (RB, New Orleans) is up to his old tricks, taking 8 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown in addition to 51 yards on 14 carries. His score was the game winner (24-20 over Tampa Bay), and his longest playes were 26 yards on the ground and 42 in the air. Fellow running […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 15
Justin Fargas (RB – Oakland) ran the rock 26 times for 89 yards and a score along with a seven yard reception. He now has 1,009 yard on the ground this season, marking a major milestone for the Encino native. Unfortunately, he left in the 4th quarter with a sprained right MCL. The Raiders fell […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 14
LenDale White (RB – Tennessee) carried the ball 30 times for 113 yards and a touchdown. He also added two receptions for another 24 yards. Tennessee fell to San Diego in overtime after the Chargers rallied from 14 points down. White’s performance on the ground gives him 867 yards this season with three games to […]
Read moreSedrick Ellis named 2007 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year
Defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis was named the 2007 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and 7 other Trojans were named to the All-Pac-10 first team. USC’s 8 first team selections were the most of any school. In all, 18 Trojans made the All-Pac-10 first team, second team or honorable mention. Ellis is USC’s fifth Pac-10 […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 10
Justin Fargas (RB – Oakland) ran for 81 yards and had five receptions for 23 more, but the Raiders lost to Chicago 17-6. He also lost a fumble.Reggie Bush (RB – New Orleans) wasn’t a huge factor in the Saint’s 37-29 loss to St. Louis. Coming into the game with a knee injury, he had […]
Read moreTrojans in The NFL: Week 9
Tailback U had a solid weekend in the NFL … Reggie Bush (RB – New Orleans) broke 100 all-purpose yards once again, with 72 on the ground and 43 in the air. He scored a touchdown both ways to help the Saints beat Jacksonville 41-24 … After the game, he told the press, “Don’t eat […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 5
Junior Seau (LB – New England) was acting like a kid again as he celebrated two interceptions against Cleveland. The 18-year veteran also made 6 tackles (one for a loss) and had 23 yards on the returns. Keary Colbert (WR – Carolina) led the Panthers in receiving in a victory over former teammate Reggie Bush. […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 4
Justin Fargas (RB) was a surprise star for Oakland, picking up a career high 179 yards on 22 carrier with a long of 48. He replaced injured starter LaMont Jordan just before halftime. Matt Leinart (QB) started for Arizona, was replaced by Kurt Warner, then returned in the fourth to lead a touchdown drive that […]
Read moreStart Stat
Everson Griffen became the first true freshman to start an opener on the defensive line since Tim Ryan in 1986 against Illinois. Shaun Cody was the last true freshman to start on the defensive line when he started the Las Vegas Bowl in 2001.
Read morePreparing for battle
SI’s Austin Murphy makes some observations after an afternoon at USC practice: …[Mark] Sanchez, a 6-4, 215-pounder who is scary good. Sanchez has an inch and 20 or so pounds on Booty, and a little more on his fastball. His release is so quick, it’s a blur. A big, bruising tailback with a gliding, upright, […]
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