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LA Coliseum plays host to USC...and adult videos?

Cover any sport and you come across weird stories. After a while, you think you’ve seen it all, heard it all, and that there is literally nothing that can surprise you. And it’s usually at that point which a story comes along that is so bizarre you think to yourself, “Man, that’s so strange, even a Hollywood movie studio would never think to make it.” Well, it’s safe...
Via Crystal Ball Run  |  3 hours ago

The Los Angeles Coliseum: Friendly To Porn Films Since 2001

Southern California is no stranger to the porn industry so adult film directors managing to find exotic locales shouldn’t surprise. Unless that destination is the Los Angeles Coliseum and it was done in broad daylight…err under the cover of lights at night but still on the turf the USC Trojans made famous. Apparently, a camera crew and performers used the locker room...
Via Rant Sports  |  6 hours ago

FSNext TV: Holmes on Haiti

USC senior center Khaled Holmes reflect on why he chose to go to Haiti and shares stories of his and the Trojans adventure.
Via usc.scout.com  |  3 days ago

Exonerated, Brian Banks, A Former USC Trojans Recruit Wants A Shot In The NFL

Brian Banks, a former USC Trojans recruit, has been exonerated of a rape conviction that put him in prison for five years.Banks, who is now 26, pleaded no contest 10 years ago on the advice of his lawyer after a childhood friend falsely accused him of rape.That former childhood friend, Wanetta Gibson, contacted him when he got out of prison via Facebook. According to the report by...
Via Footbasket  |  3 days ago

Breaking down Matt Barkley vs Notre Dame

This is the third game I’ve charted of Matt Barkley, and I’m starting to get a pretty strong idea of where his strengths and weaknesses lie. So in this piece I’ll breakdown the game and then provide some overall analysis of where he stands heading into the 2012 season. As always, you can download the chart of this game here. Downfield Accuracy This category has...
Via DraftAce  |  5 days ago

Can USC Live up to the Hype?

Can USC Live up to the Hype?Fresh out of probation, many eyes will be on the USC Trojans this year. They’ve received a ton of hype in the preseason and it continues throughout the summer. But will the Trojans actually live up to the hype once the rubber meets the road? That remains to be seen, but they will have several hurdles to overcome. With reduced scholarships as part of...
Via BeyondUSports  |  5 days ago

Breaking down Matt Barkley vs Arizona State (2011)

In preparation for the upcoming college football season, I’ve been breaking down games from some of the top draft-eligible prospects for the 2013 draft class. First up were two games of Logan Thomas, and now we’ve moved on to Matt Barkley. In the first game I charted for Barkley against Stanford he looked like a potential 1st-round pick, but also demonstrated some flaws...
Via DraftAce  |  8 days ago

Breaking down Matt Barkley vs Stanford (2011)

USC Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley is the consensus top draft-eligible quarterback in the 2013 class, and an early favorite to be the No. 1 overall selection. Over the next few weeks I’ll be charting some of his games from 2011, focusing on the ones against top competition. I’ll kick things off with the Trojans overtime battle against Stanford. You can download the...
Via DraftAce  |  10 days ago

2012 Best College Football Players Stars

Matt Barkley USC QB 6-2, 224 – Has been the leader of the Trojans since stepping on campus 4 years ago. During this time he has been more than impressive emerging into one of the most polished passers in USC’s long lineage of QBs. Although not a physical specimen, Barkley makes up for size with experience, smarts and a great natural touch.  If Barkley keeps improving and has...
Via Cosby Sweaters  |  12 days ago

For the second time this week, USC lands a top running back prospect

So, tell us where you’ve heard this before: USC just landed the commitment of a top-flight, stud running back in the class of 2013. If you answered, “Hey stupid, you already told us that Tuesday,” well, you’d be partially correct. That’s because after getting a verbal commitment from Ty Isaac, the top running back in high school football earlier this...
Via Crystal Ball Run  |  12 days ago

For the second time this week, USC lands a top running back prospect

So, tell us where you’ve heard this before: USC just landed the commitment of a top-flight, stud running back in the class of 2013. If you answered, “Hey stupid, you already told us that Tuesday,” well, you’d be partially correct. That’s because after getting a verbal commitment from Ty Isaac, the top running back in high school football earlier this week, Lane Kiffin and...
Via Bloguin Best  |  12 days ago

Tailback Justin Davis commits to Trojans

USC continued to build depth in its future running back corps Thursday when Justin Davis of Lincoln High in Stockton announced he would play for the Trojans in 2013.The 6-foot, 195-pound Davis is the second tailback in 48 hours to commit to the Trojans. Ty Issac of Joliet Catholic in Joliet, Ill., announced Tuesday that he would attend USC.High school players cannot sign letters...
Via Fox Sports West  |  12 days ago

USC's Vehikite order to serve one year in jail

JUSC linebacker Simione Vehikite pleaded no contest to two felony counts and was ordered to serve one year in county jail Thursday for his involvement in a 2011 automobile accident. Vehikite, 21, was remanded into custody after appearing before Commissioner John R. Johnnson in Inglewood Superior Court. "He's felt horrible about the whole thing," Michael Norris, Vehikite...
Via Fox Sports West  |  13 days ago

Will Muschamp takes a shot at Texas A&M

Before Will Muschamp was hired as the head coach of the Florida Gators, he was the defensive coordinator for the Texas Longhorns under Mack Brown. Being in the Big 12, Muschamp had traveled to College Station to face the Texas A&M Aggies before. Let’s just say Muschamp didn’t exactly have the highest regards for the town. You ever been to College Station? It’...
Via Throw The Flag  |  13 days ago

2013 NFL Draft Prospect Breakdown: Matt Barkley

Matt Barkley POSITION: QUARTERBACK CLASS: SENIOR SCHOOL: USC STRENGTHS: Strong arm, quick release, above average footwork, pinpoint accuracy, performed in NFL ready offense, high completion rate, improving touchdown to interception ratio, four year starter at USC, throws a rocket football, has served as leader for Trojans during probationary period DOWNSIDE: Still has moderate to...
Via CollegeFootballSaturday.com  |  13 days ago

USC Trojan players head to Haiti on mission trip

The college football off-season is generally filled with news of coaching changes, recruits tweeting, fans tweeting recruits about their decisions, and players arrests. It gets old reporting on all of this bs after a while and sometimes you have to look for something positive to write about.Well, Yahoo!’s Dr. Saturday, Graham Watson, has done just that, reporting on the Southern...
Via College Football Section  |  14 days ago

How USC's Pat Haden has become the top Athletic Director in college sports

Over at the college football website I run, CrystalBallRun.com, I brought up what I thought to be a very interesting talking point yesterday afternoon: Has USC’s Pat Haden evolved into the best Athletic Director in college sports? Well, after thinking about it some more last night, doing some research, and talking to a few folks who’ve spent time around USC’s athletic department...
Via Aaron Torres Sports  |  14 days ago

USC football: Tailback Issac commits to Trojans

USC could be thin at tailback this season, but the Trojans moved to shore up the depth issue for the future by getting a verbal commitment Tuesday from Ty Issac. Issac, 6 feet 3 and 215 pounds, will be a senior at Joliet Catholic High in Joliet, Ill. He rushed for a record 515 yards and six touchdowns last season in a state championship game. "I had a great feeling about USC...
Via Fox Sports West  |  14 days ago

Nation's top high school running back commits to USC

Memo to college football fans across the country: You might not like Lane Kiffin, but you better get used to him. Yes, the coach everyone loves to hate has the prohibitive BCS National Championship favorite heading into 2012, but we already knew that. The scary thing though? The Trojans aren’t slowing down anytime soon. That point was hammered home again today, when the Trojans...
Via Crystal Ball Run  |  15 days ago

Nation's top high school running back commits to USC

Memo to college football fans across the country: You might not like Lane Kiffin, but you better get used to him. Yes, the coach everyone loves to hate has the prohibitive BCS National Championship favorite heading into 2012, but we already knew that. The scary thing though? The Trojans aren’t slowing down anytime soon. That point was hammered home again today, when the Trojans...
Via Bloguin Best  |  15 days ago

Ducks Rally To Complete Sweep of Trojans

A late offensive outburst powered the No. 6 ranked Oregon Ducks (38-14, 19-8) over the USC Trojans (22-24, 7-16) on Monday night at PK Park, securing a three game sweep for the Ducks.
Via oregon.scout.com  |  15 days ago

USC Trojans: Pride Over Prejudice

I have spent all of my four-year collegiate career in a constant state of inebriation, even though I only discovered Kahlua's true powers this past week. While I'm sure the Detroit Lions or New Orleans Saints would reach for me in the third round regardless, the current hangover I am actually referring to stems from a sense of community I had never chugged before - one of...
Via Football Nation  |  15 days ago

College Football: Is Aaron Murray a Better NFL Prospect Than Matt Barkley?

Many Georgia fans will tell you that when Aaron Murray’s name enters the signal-caller conversation, particularly where the NFL is concerned, things get a bit sketchy. For a majority of fans his pros don’t outweigh his cons, while for others, it seems he will always be the guy falling short of his predicted greatness—despite what he’s done statistically over...
Via The Lady Sportswriter  |  16 days ago

Ducks Rack Up 14 Hits in 4-2 Win Over USC

Behind a bevy of hits and another solid bullpen performance the No. 9 ranked Oregon Ducks (37-14, 18-8) defeated the USC Trojans (22-23, 7-15) 4-2 on Sunday afternoon at PK Park.
Via oregon.scout.com  |  16 days ago

Murray or Barkley: Who'll be the Better Pro?

"Can Georgia QB Aaron Murray challenge Matt Barkley?" is the title of the article on National Football Post. Murray's problem can be seen in the title. The question itself acknowledges the lead that USCw's national hype has given Matt Barkley, even though he plays in a vastly inferior conference. There is no need to identify Barkley's school. Everyone knows...
Via Leather Helmet Blog  |  17 days ago
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