The Second Coming of USC? Already with the Seahawks: Defensive End Lawrence Jackson, Linebacker Lofa Tatupu Carroll Picked up in Free Agency Prior to the Draft: Receiver Mike Williams, Punter Tom Malone, Fullback Ryan Powdrell Carroll Picked up in Draft: Tight End Anthony McCoy Picked up in Trade: Running Back Lendale White Rookies picked up […]
Read moreNFL Draft; USC Shaft
What if I told you more WAC players would be taken in the first round than PAC players? What if I told you the Broncos would give up their 2nd, 3rd and 4th round draft picks to trade back into the first round and pick up…Tim Tebow? That Cal’s defensive tackle Tyson Alualu would go […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Will Harris 2009
Here are highlights from Will Harris’ senior season, brought to you by TrojanWire.
Read morePac-10 spring breakout players
Who will breakout and make a move toward stardom this season? Most of these guys aren’t “new,” but they could make the next step up in their careers this spring. Arizona Juron Criner, WR, Jr: Criner (6-foot-4, 210 pounds) is already a familiar name to Wildcats fans. Heck, he led the team with nine touchdown […]
Read more2009 Team Awards
The Trojans held their annual end-of-the-year awards ceremony at the Nokia Club Sunday night. This years MVP is Damian Williams. Williams finished the season with 58 receptions for 821 yards and eight total touchdowns. Williams has until January 15th to decide if he will forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft. Other Trojans […]
Read moreUSC Football News and Notes 12/14 – Emerald Bowl Prep, Team Banquet and C.J. Gable News
So, the team is back at it this week as they go into bowl prep. A couple of interesting story lines are taking shape as the season comes to a close. I noted yesterday that Safety Josh Pinkard is out for the Emerald Bowl because of a knee injury. That makes things very interesting as […]
Read more2009 All-Pac-10 Team
(Photo of Damian Williams by Icon Sports Media) Damian Williams, Jeff Byers, Charles Brown and Taylor Mays were all named to the All-Pac-10 first team. Williams was selected twice as a wide receiver and punt returner. Everson Griffen, Josh Pinkard, Kevin Thomas and Garrett Green were selected to the All-Pac-10 second team. Green made the […]
Read moreSenior Salute 2009
(Photo of Jeff Byers by Icon Sports Media) Here is a list of Trojans that will be playing their last home game at the Coliseum on Saturday. OL Charles Brown LB Luthur Brown OL Jeff Byers (pictured above) WR Preston Cavignac K Jordan Congdon LB Dan Deckas DB Rob Erickson LB Nick Garratt FB Adam […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: UCLA 2009
The defense looked like the defense Trojan fans are accustomed to. Interceptions, fumble recoveries, sacks, blocked passes, tackles for loss of yards was a common sight. Awesome performance! The offense still sputtered, but it was enough to win the game and that’s all that matters. Matt Barkley’s 48 yard touchdown pass to Damian Williams late […]
Read moreWill Harris Named Pac-10 Defensive Player Of Week
USC safety Will Harris was named the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in USC’s win at Arizona State.
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Arizona State 2009
It wasn’t the prettiest win, but it’s nice to be back in the winning column nonetheless. Matt Barkley struggled in part due to an injury-plagued receiving corps, but his short pass to Damian Williams who took it 75 yards for a touchdown would be enough for the offense to pull out with a win. Not […]
Read moreHIGHLIGHTS: Oregon State 2009
Matt Barkley completed 15 of 25 passes for 202 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. In light of the interceptions, he has improved tremendously since the home opener against San Jose State. And it sure is nice having Ronald Johnson back on the field, too! Allen Bradford rushed for a career high 147 yards and […]
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