Marquee signings mean little for 2012
For a lot of college football fans, Wednesday was the beginning of a new season. Yes, signing day often signifies the start of greatness or the start of a downward trend for teams, whether they play in...
View ArticleMarqise Lee earns MVP of practice
The announcement took all of 30 seconds to say, but the ramifications are still being felt. Ever since senior quarterback Matt Barkley declared his intention to return to school for his senior season...
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First scrimmage of spring lacks offensive firepower
On Saturday, the USC football team kicked off its first spring scrimmage at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Trojans are aiming to continue their early momentum from the early successes in spring...
View ArticleTrojan success starts on the track
Speed kills. Just ask the rest of the Pac-12. Over the years, the conference has been known for high flyers, the deep pass and lots and lots of points. Then, Chip Kelly came to Oregon and things...
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Three meets to have Trojan participants
With the preseason now long gone, the USC track and field team competes this weekend at three different meets across the country. Coming into the second week of the official NCAA outdoor season, the...
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Post-spring practice depth chart released
The USC football team released its final spring depth chart Monday morning following the completion of spring practices. Coach Lane Kiffin did not decide on a second-string quarterback as he stated...
View ArticleBarkley among four Trojans named to Maxwell Award watch list
Senior quarterback Matt Barkley, sophomore wide receiver Marqise Lee, senior tailback Curtis McNeal and junior wide receiver Robert Woods have been named to the Maxwell Award watch list, the Maxwell...
View ArticleKhaled Holmes among 51 named to Rimington Trophy watch list
Senior center Khaled Holmes has been named to the Rimington Trophy preseason watch list, the Rimington Trophy committee announced Tuesday. The award, which is annually given to the best center in...
View ArticleThree Trojans added to Nagurski Award watch list
Three USC players were named to the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Award, the Charlotte Touchdown Club and Football Writers Association of America announced Thursday morning. The award is...
View ArticleMcDonald, Robey land on Thorpe Award watch list
Senior safety T.J. McDonald and junior cornerback Nickell Robey have been named to the Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list, the Jim Thorpe Association announced Friday. The Thorpe Award recognizes...
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Trojans’ cornerbacks struggle out of the gate
No. 2 USC will face No. 21 Stanford with a 2-0 record, but not without something to prove at the cornerback position. Last week against Syracuse, USC surrendered 322 passing yards and two touchdown...
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USC leaves Stanford frustrations behind
The Pac-12 opener against Stanford this Saturday evokes some grim memories for USC. Perhaps the worst come from the midseason showdown at home last October, when the Trojans came close to upsetting the...
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Trojans expect Utes’ best shot
USC will get another chance to impress on a national stage this week as it gears up for its Thursday matchup against Utah in Salt Lake City. The last time the Trojans were under the national spotlight...
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USC sets sights on division foe
Nearly three weeks after an upset loss at Stanford Stadium, No. 13 USC squares off against Utah, which is looking to make a statement after its own disappointing start. Early retirement · Utah...
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One-on-one matchups key for USC
Though football is the consummate team sport, there are certain individual matchups in each contest that are so lopsided they can significantly alter the game’s outcome. Thursday night’s showdown...
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USC rallies past Utah for Pac-12 road win
SALT LAKE CITY — USC’s Thursday night game at Utah began inauspiciously for the visiting Trojans, who were making their first visit to Salt Lake City in 95 years. But they weathered the early...
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Trojans shore up defense
One of the major storylines in this week’s game against Washington is the coaching battle between USC coach Lane Kiffin and Washington coach Steve Sarkisian. Kiffin and Sarkisian were both on Pete...
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Could Marqise Lee play cornerback, too?
USC sophomore Marqise Lee is already one of the most dynamic players in college football as a wide receiver and kick returner. CBSSports.com’s weekly Heisman Trophy Straw Poll ranked Lee fourth, after...
View ArticleTrojans prevail 24-14 over Washington
SEATTLE — What began Saturday night as a likely blowout entering halftime evolved into a fourth-quarter barnburner before a sold-out CenturyLink Field crowd. No. 11 USC, however, escaped with a 24-14...
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Quick start propels USC to win in Seattle
SEATTLE — What began Saturday night as a likely blowout entering halftime evolved into a fourth-quarter barn burner before a sold-out CenturyLink Field crowd. No. 11 USC, however, escaped with a 24-14...
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