Tag: USC
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The Bruins and Trojans have combined for 12 losses going into Saturday’s showdown, and neither is bowl-eligible. But the final score might sway recruits and determine the job security of top assistants from both schools.The Bruins and Trojans have combined for 12 losses going into Saturday’s showdown, and neither is bowl-eligible. But the final score…
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Chris Dufresne takes time out (he gets two per half) each Friday during the season to answer questions on college football.Unbuckling the mailbag: [L.A. Times]
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USC comes out ahead on offense in a pregame analysis, while UCLA excels in special teams and has a strong rushing game. It’s also a contest between coaches.USC comes out ahead on offense in a pregame analysis, while UCLA excels in special teams and has a superior rushing game. It’s also a contest between coaches.…
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A parable about a children’s game and elders in authority.A parable … [L.A. Times]
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Backup quarterbacks have come up big in the battle of crosstown rivals and Trojans’ Mitch Mustain and Bruins’ Richard Brehaut could add to that story line on Saturday.Backup quarterbacks have come up big in the battle of crosstown rivals and Trojans’ Mitch Mustain and Bruins’ Richard Brehaut could add to that story line on Saturday.…
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The future of the Trojans’ Lane Kiffin could rest on the contest Saturday.The future of the Trojans’ Lane Kiffin could rest on the contest Saturday. [L.A. Times]
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The Trojans quarterback, who sat out the game against Notre Dame with an injured left ankle, took the majority of first-team reps and show improved mobility in practice Thursday.The Trojans quarterback, who sat out the game against Notre Dame with an injured left ankle, took the majority of first-team reps and show improved mobility in…
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Auburn quarterback is ruled eligible by the NCAA despite the actions of his father. That sounds much like the Reggie Bush case, which put the Trojans on probation.Auburn quarterback is ruled eligible by the NCAA despite the actions of his father. That sounds much like the Reggie Bush case, which put the Trojans on probation.…
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Saturday’s Trojans-Bruins matchup will be only the fourth time since 1975 that neither team will be in contention for a bowl game appearance. But as the past shows, that doesn’t mean the game won’t be meaningful.Saturday’s Trojans-Bruins matchup will be only the fourth time since 1975 that neither team will be in contention for a…
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Here is what Matt Barkley said of his chances of playing this week, “I plan on playing. There’s a big possibility that I could be good to go.” Barkley took a few reps with the scout team on Tuesday but was not moving well. Safety T.J. McDonald has not practiced this week and is looking…
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He dropped a certain touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter of USC’s 20-16 loss to Notre Dame, and then spent a long weekend reliving it. He says next time he will make the play.USC receiver Ronald Johnson looks forward to Saturday night’s game against UCLA because it marks his final opportunity to play for…
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Lane Kiffin says quarterback definitely will play against UCLA, then hedges his bet later in the day.As a high school and college quarterback, Lane Kiffin was known more for his football acumen than his passing or footwork. [L.A. Times]
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