Matt Barkley or Tate Forcier, Who’s the Best True Freshman QB?
Published on: 13th September, 2009
With USC hunkered down in the middle of the media capital of the world, it is no surprise that Matt Barkley has been getting all the press. That’s especially true when his image has been ideally sculpted by college football’s media master—Pete Carroll. Meanwhile another true freshman quarterback, Tate Forcier, back ...Joe McKnight Comes Through For USC
Published on: 13th September, 2009
While all the accolades will go to Matt Barkley mainly because he is the first ever true freshman to start at quarterback for the Trojans and Pete Carroll’s hype-machine has built him into a legend, it was Joe McKnight who willed USC to an 18-15 win over Ohio State. Although the ...Creature Vs. Creature: USC-Ohio State—How The Trojans Can Lose on Saturday
Published on: 10th September, 2009
No, this is not a prediction. At Heritage Hall, where, as Pete Carroll always says, “It’s all about us,” there is no Wall of Worry. Some concern? Maybe. But no worry. Since Carroll and his staff insist it’s all about the Trojans, I thought I would do the worrying for them ...Welcome to the Horsehoe, Mr. Bates
Published on: 7th September, 2009
On Saturday, the USC Trojans amassed 620 yards of offense, 342 rushing and 278 passing. They did it with mostly straight-up power runs, short screens, a few hitch passes, and a couple of mid-range passes. There were no double reverses, no end-arounds, no tailback or wideout passes, no shovel passes, no ...USC Football: Trojans Romp San Jose State, Pac-10 Survives Week 1
Published on: 6th September, 2009
Things looked pretty bleak for the Pac-10 Thursday night when one of its marqee teams, Oregon, went without a first down the entire first half, and lost to Boise State 19-8. Then, USC’s season almost took a turn for the worse this morning, as its toughest opponent, No. 6 Ohio State, ...USC Could Lose the National Title This Weekend
Published on: 4th September, 2009
Pete Carroll is constantly reminding his players, “It’s all about us.” So right he is—when it comes to the Pac-10 title and playing in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. But it’s not all about the Trojans when it comes to playing the following week in the Rose Bowl for the ...USC’s Injury Plagued Start: Another Loss Hurts Trojans Hopes for a BCS Title
Published on: 2nd September, 2009
With the thermometer rising well over a hundred degrees and wildfires burning over a 100,000 acres above the Los Angeles Basin, USC may see its own hopes for a national championship this season go up in smoke. Even before the season has begun, the Trojans have incurred a season’s worth of ...Is Matt Barkley the New Jay Cutler?
Published on: 29th August, 2009
Back in 2003, the year after Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer left USC, a quarterback battle between Matt Leinart and Matt Cassel for the starting role took place. Both players were pretty much dead even in the competition. In fact, they were so evenly matched that it caused a split in ...USC Takes the Matt Barkley Pick for a Spin
Published on: 28th August, 2009
Is Heritage Hall trying to match wits with the White House? If so, I think their spin doctors are in need of an immediate transfusion. With media bombs dropping all over the place from Pete Carroll’s decision to start true freshman Matt Barkley ahead of Aaron Corp, the Trojans felt it ...USC Ends Camp on a Defensive Note
Published on: 23rd August, 2009
The final day of fall camp could have been called Flag Day. The eight penalties, three on the offense and five on the defense, broke up the rhythm of the last practice session as the Trojans get ready for the start of classes on Monday. But despite their five penalties, it ...Featured Sponsors
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