The NFL preseason resumes tonight with two games featuring seven Trojans. Check them out: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots 4:30 p.m.Bengals: Quarterback Carson Palmer, defensive end Frostee Rucker, linebacker Keith Rivers, linebacker Rey Maualuga Philadelphia Eagles vs. Indianapolis Colts 5 p.m. (Fox)Eagles: Offensive lineman Winston Justice, defensive lineman Mike PattersonColts: Defensive lineman Fili Moala
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(Image by Phil/TrojanWire) Long overdue props to the man with the mustache. Pat Ruel has groomed offensive line juggernauts Ryan Kalil, Deuce Lutui, Sam Baker, Fred Matua and Winston Justice. His draw is comparable to that of Ed Orgeron and has helped him win many recruits outside his position. Possibly something that Carroll rubbed off […]
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Marion Morrison, aka John Wayne. Thumbnail from Sheilaomalley.com What’s in a name? Are USC football players destined for greatness at birth? Some of their names seem to imply it. The Trojans have had some real humdingers in their 120 year program. Here’s a list our favorites in a Trojanwire yearbook of sorts. The McGeiver/McGreuber Award. […]
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Offensive line coach Pat Ruel is upset at agents again as offensive guard Chilo Rachal ponders turning pro. “These agents told Fred Matua he was going on the first day and Winston Justice he was going in the first round. They lie.”
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 moreJustice at last?
Offensive tackle, Winston Justice (pictured on the right there behind Brodrick Bunkley), could get his first NFL start. With William Thomas still ailing from back spasms, Justice yesterday continued to take snaps with the first-team offense. He could earn not only his first action, but his first start, on Sunday. Facing the Tampa Bay Bucs […]
Read moreJustice signs with the Eagles
Winston Justice gets $3.71 million for four years ($2.1 million guaranteed). Justice had a great Pro Day, notably a 39-inch vertical (for a 320 pound tackle), but fell in the draft because of concerns of character issues. Winston will likely move from Matt Leinart’s right tackle to Donovan McNabb’s left tackle so that his all-important […]
Read moreThat’s a draft
11 USC players were selected in the NFL draft — the most of any school. Reggie Bush – 2nd overall to New Orleans Matt Leinart – 10th overall to Arizona Winston Justice – 39th overall to Philadelphia Deuce Lutui – 41st overall to Arizona LenDale White – 45th overall to Tennessee Frostee Rucker – 91st […]
Read moreOut for Justice: Part 2
The drought has ended. Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles selected Winston Justice in the 2nd round with the 39th overall pick.
Read moreLeinart calls first NFL audible
Matt Leinart filed the necessary paperwork with the players’ union to fire Leigh Steinberg as his agent. This just after Steinberg was dropped by his other USC client Winston Justice. Sources: QB Leinart fires agent Steinberg [ESPN]
Read moreOut for Justice
Coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers noted that there are teams that actually like Winston Justice a little better than they do D’Brickashaw Ferguson of Virginia. “Some of the stuff he did was absolutely off the charts for a man so big. You don’t see those kinds of workout numbers from a 320-pounder. He […]
Read moreT-WIRE SNAPS: USC PRO DAY 2006
Reggie Bush in a blur on his way to a 4.33 time in the 40. Leinart recorded a 37 inch vertical. Nice. Old commrades, Norm Chow and Pete Carrol talk shop. Norm Chow and Jeff Fisher of the Tennesse Titans. Reggie may have run the fastest time, but nobody got more applause than Deuce. Other […]
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