USC wrapped up its first Camp Kiffin with the annual spring game Saturday at the Coliseum. Here are my top five observations: 1. Position of strength Although the defenses they faced weren’t entirely the same, there’s no disputing that Mitch Mustain (above) had a more productive day than Matt Barkley to finish a strong spring. […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Boston College 2009
For those of you who missed the USC-BC game or would like to watch it again, TrojanWire has you covered. OFFENSE: Despite missing 3 starters on offense (RB Joe McKnight, TE Anthony McCoy, and OL Tyron Smith), the Trojans did not miss a beat. Matt Barkley had one of his best performances this season, throwing […]
Read moreDispatch from Howard Jones
Thoughts from Tuesday’s practice, through the eyes of USCRipsIt… – Wideout Damian Williams, out since the Arizona State game with a sprained ankle, returned to practice with a surprisingly strong performance. He took part in a majority of service team work, played significantly more than anticipated and felt “way better than expected,” Coach Carroll said. […]
Read moreInjury Updates: 11-10-09
(Photo by Icon Sports Media) Here is a quick run down on some injured Trojans. The Good News: Fullback Stanley Havili practiced yesterday and is expected to start on Saturday. Havili injured his shoulder vs. Notre Dame last month. Defensive end Everson Griffen got some work in yesterday and said that he will play on […]
Read moreGameDay New and Notes
It is hard to say just how much USC will open up the playbook if Matt Barkley isn’t able to chuck the ball down field. Clearly USC’s problems on offense last weekend against UW made a lot of people take notice and scratch their heads. Today’s game against Washington St. is the perfect medicine to […]
Read morePractice Insider: The Wright place
<!–start image–><!– end image–>As Tuesday’s practice on Howard Jones Field, cornerback Shareece Wright jammed Travon Patterson right at the line of scrimmage. Wright stayed with the speedy receiver all the way down the sideline, showcasing perfect form, perfect footwork and playing perfect coverage. Less than a year after breaking his neck, Wright’s looking sharp early […]
Read moreCatching up with Pete Carroll, Part I
Posted by ESPN.com’s Ted Miller   AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian  Pete Carroll and the Trojans have their sights set on a Pac-10 title. LOS ANGELES — Sat down with USC coach Pete Carroll on Sunday night. He ate ice cream and answered questions. What’s your feeling on this scenario: Let’s say Mitch Mustain starts […]
Read moreLive Scrimmage, II
Allen Bradford loses 1 yard on a carry. On 3rd down, Gerald Washington blocks Corp’s pass. Next! Actually, they are still going with Corp. Bradford gains 2 yards on a carry. Corp escapes a sack and gains about 19 yards on a scramble. Joe McKnight jukes a couple times and gains 14 yards. Corp’s pass […]
Read moreLive Scrimmage
We’re going to try to blog this. Aaron Corp is at QB to start things off. He scrambles for 14 yards on the first play. Corp to Travon Patterson for 2 yards. Corp in the shotgun, throws for a yard to D.J. Shoemate under a strong rush. Mitch Mustain is in with a new group. […]
Read moreEnergetic Mr. Mays
<!–start image–><!– end image–>There isn’t a bigger, stronger or faster defensive back in the country than USC’s Taylor Mays. Over the weekend Mays turned heads by running down speedy receiver Travon Patterson from behind. Inside: USCFootball.com’s Stacy Bradley catches up with the energetic junior safet
Read moreSpeed Kills: Trojan Receiving Corps
(Image by The Press-Enterprise) From a practice this week, here were the 40 times for USC’s wide receivers: 1) Ronald Johnson 4.43 2) Damian Williams 4.46 3) David Ausberry 4.48 4) Brandon Carswell 4.49 5) Vidal Hazelton 4.52 6) Garrett Green 4.56 7) Patrick Turner 4.64 Track star Travon Patterson, who did not run, would […]
Read moreThe wide receivers
Here’s the 40 times for the wide receivers. David Ausberry 4.48 Brandon Carswell 4.49 Garrett Green 4.56 Vidal Hazelton 4.52 Ronald Johnson 4.43 Travon Patterson — did not run Patrick Turner 4.64 Damian Williams 4.46
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