Published on: 7th December, 2009
For USC Trojan fans who are upset with this year's offense, news being reported on ESPN may gladden hearts in this holiday season. On "NFL Live," Adam Schefter reported that the Chicago Bears may have targeted USC offensive "guru" Jeremy Bates as a possible candidate for the offensive coordinator position. Bates, who ...Published on: 6th December, 2009
As I emerge from the fog of a disappointing USC Trojan season, I wearily struggle to find some hope for the future. Reaching deep into the abyss of my waning optimism, I think I have found that hope in the oddest of places. Nine years ago, Pete Carroll took over a moribund ...Published on: 5th December, 2009
In the wake of yet another abysmal effort on the part of the once mighty USC Trojans, several thoughts occurred to me. I wrote an article after USC was demolished by Oregon where I stated that the Trojans “just weren’t very good.” Let me amend that. The Trojans are mediocre and getting worse ...Published on: 3rd December, 2009
The Los Angeles Times ran a story today that Trojan offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates may return to the NFL if his former boss Mike Shanahan returns to coach another professional team. That crescendo of silence you just witnessed was a collective yawn from Trojan nation. Bates, who has been roundly criticized for ...Published on: 3rd December, 2009
As a new caring, albeit "passive" fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (at least when they aren't playing my Trojans), I am taking it upon myself to offer my opinion of who should be the next coach at Notre Dame. This new concern for Notre Dame is borne of my ...Published on: 28th November, 2009
Before I explain the title of this article, let me first confess some sentiments that are borne of being a fanatic USC Trojan fan. I don't like the SEC or their fans. More specifically, I have never liked or appreciated Florida fans. As a USC fan, not liking Florida or their fans felt ...Published on: 27th November, 2009
As the title of this piece suggests, I am a fan of the USC Trojans. More specifically, I am a disappointed fan of the USC Trojans. The 2009 college football season has been one of chagrin of both myself and my fellow fans of the Men of Troy. Nonetheless, I remain, even in ...Published on: 25th November, 2009
In a season that has experienced many lows and few highs, the 2009 USC Trojan recruiting class has begun to follow suit. DJ Morgan, the speedy tailback out of Woodland Hills, CA (Taft High) and rated the No. 36 top prep prospect by ESPN, tore his ACL in his last game. This ...Published on: 24th November, 2009
First, let me emphatically state that I am aware that what I am proposing would have been considered blasphemy just five short weeks ago. Bench Matt Barkley? Are you serious? The short answer is yes. But with an explanation. I am aware that for USC, the future is Matt Barkley. But is it fair to ...Published on: 23rd November, 2009
As some of those who will read this piece know, I have been known in the past to agitate those who follow the Fighting Irish. However, this was prior to my interaction with those same fans who won me over with their thoughtful and considerate rebuttals to many of the points ...