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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barkley, USC teammates ready to help in Haiti

Several USC football players, including quarterback Matt Barkley, are scheduled to go through graduation ceremonies Friday before joining a group of 16 Trojans players who will depart for Haiti later that night. The contingent, organized by Barkleys father Les, will spend a week building houses and moving supplies to an area still recovering from the devastating 2010 earthquake...
Via Fox Sports West  |  19 days ago
STUDENT-ATHLETES

USC players wear full pads to class

USC Trojans football players including quarterback Matt Barkley walked the USC campus and attended classes in full pads and uniforms.
Via Sports-Glory  |  April 23, 2012
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