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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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 […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 2
Matt Cassel (QB, New England) was the most watched Trojan in week two. Nothing spectacular, no mistakes, it was a simply a solid performance that got the job done. He completed 16-of-23 for 165 yards and picked up 7 yards on 2 carries. As he pointed out in a post-game interview, all that matters are […]
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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 moreMore on McGinest’s retirement
Posted by ESPN.com’s James Walker Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Willie McGinest recently announced his retirement following the 2008 season and elaborated on the subject today after Cleveland’s second day of organized team activities. “I accomplished a lot and I just felt if it was time, this will be it,” McGinest said. “You hear different guys […]
Read moreTrojans in the NFL: Week 16
A number of USC fan favorites, including Reggie Bush, Justin Fargas, and Keary Colbert, sat out this week with injuries. LenDale White (RB – Tennessee) became the Trojan’s second 1,000-yard rusher this season thanks to a 23 carry, 103 yard performance. He’s up to 1063 on the season. The Titans beat the Jets 10-6. Carson […]
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 moreWillie McGinest NFL Spot
In case you missed it, USC alumnus and current Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie McGinest is featured in an NFL commercial this season. Other players in the campaign include Brady Quinn, Vince Young, Matt Hasselback.
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 […]
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