2010 USC Trojans Thread

[Ozzy]

As far as I can see there is no thread on here for USC, so why not start one.
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I am personally not that afraid of how the defense plays this season. The defensive line I have more questions about than the linebackers I must say, but overall they should be fine.

DL: Griffin, Tupou, Spicer, Jackson.
Clearly need Griffin to show up more during the games, Tupou should have a fine season at tackle and I am sure a young defensive end or defensive tackle will show himself during the season. Easily the biggest question mark on defense in my book however.

LB: Morgan, Galippo, Smith
Not worried at all, Smith is a stud, Morgan could be a star and supposedly Galippo is damn good as well. Have a little depth with Brown, and he might even end up starting. At least all of these guys got playing time last year so they are not totally new.

CB: Wright, Thomas, Bryant
Will be really nice having Wright back, he was arguably their best corner last year. Pinkard can always move down however if they do have issues. Thomas is rock solid as well and I hear Bryant is a real player.

S: Mays, Harris, Pinkard
Not concerned either, ideally I would love to see Harris in as starting SS but Pinkard is more experienced, depends on how the corners play I guess.



The biggest question obviously is the quarterback situation. Last year showed just how good they can be with an experienced quarterback. Because in 07 when Sanchez had less experience the offense looked totally different than it did last year. Hopefully it is not a long learning curve.


QB: Corp, Barkley, Mustain
Have not see much from the first too but I hope they turn out because Mustain is nothing great and does not have a strong enough arm I feel potentially.

RB: McKnight, Gable, Johnson, Havili, Tyler, Bradford
Absolutely not question mark, heard McKnight is trying time at corner, and why not with this many running backs. Even with the Green transfer, they still got the young guy Tyler waiting in the wings. I expect even more out of them this year because they should run the ball more

WR: Williams, Johnson, Ausberry
Very good set or receivers, losing Hazelton is not that big of a deal turns out. Johnson is a flat out burner and Ausberry should get enough playing time to perform better than last year.

TE: McCoy, Ayles
McCoy should be a flat out monster this year, and Ayles gives them potential to do a two tight end set with two very good pass catching tight ends.

OL: Brown, Byers, O'Dowd, Lewis, Heberer, T. Smith
Great offensive line, might be the strongest point of the team outside of running back. Thus hope they run the ball more and that protect for the young quarterbacks will really help.


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Huge key is how good this kid is, Chris Galippo, I remember seeing him in the Army high school All American game and he was lights out, however last year in limited time I was not all that impressed. Hopefully he steps up his game.


Any other potential standout new players this year? Will have to wait and see for them.





As for the different coaches, losing the offensive coordinator is not a big deal, who couldn't coach offense with the weapons they had last year. Bigger concern is losing Holt as defensive coordinator, he was a dang good coach but then again Carroll runs most of the defense anyway and I respect the coaches he brings in anyway.
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I am almost more excited about this season than last season because of all the new fresh faces. I heard one reporter say if there is a year to "get" USC it is this year, I doubt that.

[YAYareaRB]

I was thinking Pinkard is gonna get the start at SS. I wouldn't be too worried about the defense, they got the depth to reload and play solid, at the very least. I'm in love with the LBs. Galippo, Morgan, and Smith will emerge as one of the top LB groups next season. Bold, I know, but not too far off. They got talent.

[Ozzy]

I was thinking Pinkard is gonna get the start at SS. I wouldn't be too worried about the defense, they got the depth to reload and play solid, at the very least. I'm in love with the LBs. Galippo, Morgan, and Smith will emerge as one of the top LB groups next season. Bold, I know, but not too far off. They got talent.Yeah most likely, but I really liked what I saw out of Harris last year, but he might not see much time. Pinkard I am saying they could at least move around which could maybe get Harris on the field more. Still ultimately not a bad problem to have.

Still question the defensive line a lot though, some decent players but really wondering who will step up.

[Sniper]

I thought I heard Mays was playing more of a SS role this year. Guess I was wrong.

[Ozzy]

I thought I heard Mays was playing more of a SS role this year. Guess I was wrong.I would not mind that a bit ;)

[YAYareaRB]

Of course, you have Griffin on the D-Line. I think Christian will step up and be THE GUY on the interior.

[TACKLE]

Is Corp going to be the starter for sure or is there a legit chance Barkley can start week 1?

[YAYareaRB]

Is Corp going to be the starter for sure or is there a legit chance Barkley can start week 1?

I think Corp has the job locked up for at least week 1. I want to see if the gameplan changes given Corp's abilities.

[BRAVEHEART]

Christian Tupou isn't gonna win the job at DT, but he'll share time with Jurrell Casey. Sniper, Mays will be (primarily) at SS this year. McKnight is not seriously trying to get PT at CB (he doesn't really understand zone coverages).

Rhett Ellison will probably start over ayles (atleast in the beginning of the season). Malik jackson is not the starting DE opposite Griffin, that would be Armond Armstead.

[Ozzy]

Christian Tupou isn't gonna win the job at DT, but he'll share time with Jurrell Casey. Sniper, Mays will be (primarily) at SS this year. McKnight is not seriously trying to get PT at CB (he doesn't really understand zone coverages).

Rhett Ellison will probably start over ayles (atleast in the beginning of the season). Malik jackson is not the starting DE opposite Griffin, that would be Armond Armstead.Well that would be wonderful if Mays is moved up closer, I was saying that last year because then if he is closer to the line of scrimmage he can potentially make more plays. And Pinkard can clearly be a fine FS with his coverage ability, not as fast or as intimidating as Mays but still should work out great. Mays moving up could make him even a better player and make him much more productive on the field.


As for the DL, it is all a toss up in my book, even Griffin is not a staple, clearly talented but his run defense is quite weak and is not a dominating pass rusher yet.

Rhett Ellison I do not know much about, assuming he is more of a blocking tight end?

I wonder how Matt Kalil is developing, and sadly Tyron Smith might not see much time but maybe they can move Lewis to guard and Smith can be the other tackle opposite Brown. Still not a bad problem to have really.

[Jericho@SC]

I'm really not worried about the defense at all this year guys.

Ozzy, I know the D-line is the most unproven unit to you, but personally it's the lack of depth at LB that concerns me the most.

The D-Line will probably be the most talented we've seen under Pete Carroll. Griffen by all accounts has matured, and I'm excited to see if he finally puts it all together and becomes the All American at DE he's meant to be.

Armond Armstead and Malik Jackson (who showed great flashes as a pass rusher during garbage time last year) will be very good at the other D-End spot. Not to mention, West Horton, Nick Perry and Devon Kennard will provide some serious depth.

At tackle, you're looking at Christian Tupou who should be solid. On top of that Jurrell Casey will start to make strides towards becoming the next Mike Patterson at USC. Averell Spicer will be the most experienced as a senior, and he'll also provide solid run support. Watch out for Hebron Fangupo who will push for serious playing time at 330 lbs. DaJohn Harris and Derek Simmons should provide good depth.


Our LB's are pretty interesting. On paper, Galippo is an even better prospect than Rey Maualuga was. He has better instincts, is a better tackler and superb in pass coverage. He'll be less spectacular but more stable and will give up less plays than Rey. Smith will be solid and Mike Morgan is a faster and stronger athlete than Kaluka Maiava was (just not as experienced). If these guys all stay healthy, USC will have one of the top 3 LB corps in the country again.

The secondary will arguably be the best in the country ('SC or Florida... toss up)

So I am very comfortable with our defense, and provided no serious injuries occur, I think we'll be one of the top defenses in the country again.

As for the offense, I've read that the O-line has a chance to be the best in the country, with everyone returning. My biggest question mark is if 'SC can once again re-establish a nasty running game again. This is feel is the biggest thing 'SC has lacked since Leinart/Bush.... a dominating running game. I don't know if it's OL coaching, or a lack of bigger bulk on the OL, but we just haven't been able to run the ball down everyone's throats when the going gets tough. If 'SC can get that back, they will return to the National Championship. This will give 'SC a bread and butter attack to fall back on when they eventually struggle against a weaker opponent. Most importantly, it will take pressure off the new QB.

Speaking of QB... is everyone else as excited about Matt Barkley as I am? Who knew the kid would be this good? I haven't seen an 'SC QB more NFL ready (not that he's NFL ready now, but closest to it than recent memory) in a while.

I just hope that he matures fast and is able to beat out Corp either this year or early next year. Because everyone knows that when Pete locks on a veteran starter, it's almost impossible for the younger, more talented QB to win out (ala Sanchez/Booty). If Corp has a solid year this year, it wouldnt be beyond the realm of possibility for Barkley to sit until his senior year when Corp leaves (despite Barkley being the better player). I really hated seeing Sanchez wasted for 2 years while Booty was the starter. I don't want to see it happen to Barkley.

[Ozzy]

I just hope that he matures fast and is able to beat out Corp either this year or early next year. Because everyone knows that when Pete locks on a veteran starter, it's almost impossible for the younger, more talented QB to win out (ala Sanchez/Booty). If Corp has a solid year this year, it wouldnt be beyond the realm of possibility for Barkley to sit until his senior year when Corp leaves (despite Barkley being the better player). I really hated seeing Sanchez wasted for 2 years while Booty was the starter. I don't want to see it happen to Barkley.The Booty Sanchez thing, I am glad Sanchez had to sit, do you remember how he played in 2007? He was not that good at all, very raw, still had a lot to learn. He looked like a different player in 2008, almost tripled all of his statistics that year. Sure maybe if he got more time early but based on 2007 it was glad he sat and slowly matured rather than being rushed. With Corp and Barkley it is different because it is not like Mustain is a real star here, at least Corp and Barkley both have youth.


And I agree, I hope they get the running game going, last year all those talented backs were kind of disappointing. Did not dominate like they should have.

[BRAVEHEART]

The Booty Sanchez thing, I am glad Sanchez had to sit, do you remember how he played in 2007? He was not that good at all, very raw, still had a lot to learn. He looked like a different player in 2008, almost tripled all of his statistics that year. Sure maybe if he got more time early but based on 2007 it was glad he sat and slowly matured rather than being rushed. With Corp and Barkley it is different because it is not like Mustain is a real star here, at least Corp and Barkley both have youth.


And I agree, I hope they get the running game going, last year all those talented backs were kind of disappointing. Did not dominate like they should have.

Yeah, because averaging 5.1, 5.8, and 7.4 for the main RB's in the stable is less than spectacular. If USC only shared the ball with two main RB's, they'd easily have two 1000 yard rushers. Combine that with the fact that USC isn't even a run heavy team.


on a different note, Malcolm will be our best LB (IMO), you guys can quote me on that.

[Smooth Criminal]

God I'd love to see OSU win this one to make up for last years ass whooping. I just can't see to convince myself we even have a chance.

[YAYareaRB]

God I'd love to see OSU win this one to make up for last years ass whooping. I just can't see to convince myself we even have a chance.

It would be a better game than last year that's for sure. USC just reloaded with high amounts of talent in the right spots. This LB corps is definitely capable of outperforming last years, maybe not the year before that though.

[YAYareaRB]

Where the hell is Uona Kaveinga at?

[Ozzy]

Yeah, because averaging 5.1, 5.8, and 7.4 for the main RB's in the stable is less than spectacular. If USC only shared the ball with two main RB's, they'd easily have two 1000 yard rushers. Combine that with the fact that USC isn't even a run heavy team.Well that might be true, but still in some respects they used the pass to set up the run last year I feel. They will most likely not be able to do that again this year. Also, with those average yards per carry, how about they give them the ball more, which is what I was saying. The QB's might turn out but they are not very experienced so they better be able to run the ball to take the pressure off of the QBs.

[Jericho@SC]

Anyone else here strongly feel that Barkley needs to redshirt?

My reasoning is simple: Corp will most likely start in 2009. And given Pete's track record of not replacing the starting QB unless he goes down with an injury, Corp could possibly play for three more years (he's only a redshirt sophomore) which would mean Barkley wouldn't play until his final year of eligibility in 2012.

Not redshirting Barkley would mean wasting him for basically his entire career. It would be pretty much Booty/Sanchez all over again.

[Ozzy]

Anyone else here strongly feel that Barkley needs to redshirt?

My reasoning is simple: Corp will most likely start in 2009. And given Pete's track record of not replacing the starting QB unless he goes down with an injury, Corp could possibly play for three more years (he's only a redshirt sophomore) which would mean Barkley wouldn't play until his final year of eligibility in 2012.

Not redshirting Barkley would mean wasting him for basically his entire career. It would be pretty much Booty/Sanchez all over again.I would have to see more of Corp play to be honest with you, I have not seen much of him. Barkley sure is a talent however, has a rocket arm, quick release and makes any offense very dangerous with his ability to make quick strike deep ball throws.

I agree USC should shirt him only if Corp is clearly the man and is in charge. Because if not, Barkley could easily start this season. Then again you do have Mustain as a backup, next year you will not have that so yes shirting Barkley is an option. The kid is so talented though, it is basically an issue of who is more of a leader and who is more mature, Corp or Barkley because even though I have not seen much of Corp it is hard to imagine he is more talented than Barkley is.

[Babylon]

Anyone else here strongly feel that Barkley needs to redshirt?

My reasoning is simple: Corp will most likely start in 2009. And given Pete's track record of not replacing the starting QB unless he goes down with an injury, Corp could possibly play for three more years (he's only a redshirt sophomore) which would mean Barkley wouldn't play until his final year of eligibility in 2012.

Not redshirting Barkley would mean wasting him for basically his entire career. It would be pretty much Booty/Sanchez all over again.


Corp is probably the better choice for about a month after that Barkely is the most talented player they have at that position. I dont think you waste a redshirt year on that situation. Besides, Barkley is a 3 year player in this day and age, hardly a 4 or 5 year guy.

[murdamal86]

is Joe McKnight really taking reps at CB?

[Jericho@SC]

Corp is probably the better choice for about a month after that Barkely is the most talented player they have at that position. I dont think you waste a redshirt year on that situation. Besides, Barkley is a 3 year player in this day and age, hardly a 4 or 5 year guy.

Yea, but redshirting Barkley atleast leaves open the possibility of him starting 2 years, vice only one possible year of starting if Corp starts.

Sanchez had a great year last year, and left a serious run at a National Championship on the table by leaving. Who knows if Barkley won't want to do things differently.

Of course, this is assuming Corp starts. From everything I've seen and heard, Barkley is progressing at an unprecedented rate in 'SC football. He sure as hell has been making more plays, throwing more touchdowns and making more impressive throws than Corp has.

The biggest thing Corp has in his favor is his conservative style, poise, knowledge of the playbook and ball control. But there will come a point where the reward of Barkley's playmaking will outweigh the risks he poses by being a true freshman.

I don't mean to hype him up even more, but Barkley is just unbelievable as a true freshman. The ball just jumps out of his hands reminiscent of Carson Palmer, but he throws spirals that are easy enough for receivers to catch. Mechanically he's sound, and he gets rid of the ball about as quick as Sanchez did. If he can just develop better decision making, I dont' see how Corp can hold him off these next few years.

It'll be interesting to watch develop.

[Babylon]

Yea, but redshirting Barkley atleast leaves open the possibility of him starting 2 years, vice only one possible year of starting if Corp starts.

Sanchez had a great year last year, and left a serious run at a National Championship on the table by leaving. Who knows if Barkley won't want to do things differently.

Of course, this is assuming Corp starts. From everything I've seen and heard, Barkley is progressing at an unprecedented rate in 'SC football. He sure as hell has been making more plays, throwing more touchdowns and making more impressive throws than Corp has.

The biggest thing Corp has in his favor is his conservative style, poise, knowledge of the playbook and ball control. But there will come a point where the reward of Barkley's playmaking will outweigh the risks he poses by being a true freshman.

I don't mean to hype him up even more, but Barkley is just unbelievable as a true freshman. The ball just jumps out of his hands reminiscent of Carson Palmer, but he throws spirals that are easy enough for receivers to catch. Mechanically he's sound, and he gets rid of the ball about as quick as Sanchez did. If he can just develop better decision making, I dont' see how Corp can hold him off these next few years.

It'll be interesting to watch develop.

I think you answered your own question as to who is the better player. If they want to get the next Matt Barkley when he comes along they better play this right. Georgia probably had a similar situation 4 years ago when they didnt start Matthew Stafford right away but that didnt last long. About a month if memory serves me right.

[Ozzy]

Yea, but redshirting Barkley atleast leaves open the possibility of him starting 2 years, vice only one possible year of starting if Corp starts.

Sanchez had a great year last year, and left a serious run at a National Championship on the table by leaving. Who knows if Barkley won't want to do things differently.

Of course, this is assuming Corp starts. From everything I've seen and heard, Barkley is progressing at an unprecedented rate in 'SC football. He sure as hell has been making more plays, throwing more touchdowns and making more impressive throws than Corp has.

The biggest thing Corp has in his favor is his conservative style, poise, knowledge of the playbook and ball control. But there will come a point where the reward of Barkley's playmaking will outweigh the risks he poses by being a true freshman.

I don't mean to hype him up even more, but Barkley is just unbelievable as a true freshman. The ball just jumps out of his hands reminiscent of Carson Palmer, but he throws spirals that are easy enough for receivers to catch. Mechanically he's sound, and he gets rid of the ball about as quick as Sanchez did. If he can just develop better decision making, I dont' see how Corp can hold him off these next few years.I agree, even though I would have to see more of Corp but seriously no way he is as talented as Barkley, that would be hard to believe. Just a matter of does Barkley make a lot of mistakes or not. He will get the offense down in time, just does he throw a lot of INTs and take a lot of foolish chances? Now that I do not know, would have to watch him a lot more.

[SuperKevin]

No love for Drew McAllister?

[Babylon]

No love for Drew McAllister?

I'd actually be surprised if he didnt start.

[SuperKevin]

I'd actually be surprised if he didnt start.

Same. I think he should be the starting FS with Mays moved to SS.

[soybean]

aaron corp injured in minicamp...? interesting.

[YAYareaRB]

aaron corp injured in minicamp...? interesting.

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[SuperKevin]

FML FMLFMLFML

Not really because Matt Barkley is a beast.

[BRAVEHEART]

Same. I think he should be the starting FS with Mays moved to SS.

Don't get me wrong, Drew will be a great safety when he get's his chance, but have you guys ever heard of JOSH PINKARD and WILL HARRIS? Pinkard should start over anybody in the secondary (at any spot too) not named Mays. Drew will start next year when all three of those guys are gone to the NFL.

[Babylon]

Don't get me wrong, Drew will be a great safety when he get's his chance, but have you guys ever heard of JOSH PINKARD and WILL HARRIS? Pinkard should start over anybody in the secondary (at any spot too) not named Mays. Drew will start next year when all three of those guys are gone to the NFL.


I would guess Drew will be out there in certain packages or in garbage time (which is a lot when you're talking SC). At some point during the season i predict he'll be a starter. Not ready to concede he isnt as good a player as the two you mentioned.

[YAYareaRB]

Not really because Matt Barkley is a beast.

I wanted Aaron Corp to ball out.

[BRAVEHEART]

I would guess Drew will be out there in certain packages or in garbage time (which is a lot when you're talking SC). At some point during the season i predict he'll be a starter. Not ready to concede he isnt as good a player as the two you mentioned.


He's not (especially not on the level of Pink who's the most skilled player in the secondary and a 6 year vet who could've left for the NFL 3 years ago). Drew will be a great sub this year, and will be an even better starter next year. I also think he'll end up having a better career than the guys currently ahead of him (besides for Mays), but right now he's still earning stripes and learning from the O.G.'s ahead of him.

[Ozzy]

Kristofer O'Dowd is out for about 4-5 weeks I heard. Most likely will miss the Ohio State game. That is clearly a huge loss for the team losing such a talented lineman like him. At least USC still has talented players still on the line, but it will not be the same without him and it is a huge loss for the running game.


Hell I remember when losing O'Dowd as a center even when he was freshman was a big loss.

[7-11]

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Now everyone is happy!

I am 99% sure the girl on the right is a girl i hooked up with in Iquique, Chile.

Christie something??

That is a complete mind ****.

[Ozzy]

Yeah they kind of looked ok....haha


Loved how the defense played, liked that Pinkard is back at corner and Harris is getting the safety spot, really puts a lot of experience back there. The linebackers did wonderful, all made plays and all were around the ball constantly. A little disappointed in the defensive line but the tackles played ok.

Offensively it is great to see Bradford looking good and lovely to see McKnight getting touches and making impact plays. Williams looked great at WR but was Johnson injured? They looked a little thin in that department but I guess they can just throw to the tight ends and running backs more.

And Barkley, well he will have the job all season, that is my bet.

[soybean]

Yeah they kind of looked ok....haha

Offensively it is great to see Bradford looking good and lovely to see McKnight getting touches and making impact plays. Williams looked great at WR but was Johnson injured? They looked a little thin in that department but I guess they can just throw to the tight ends and running backs more.



he got injured in the last or second to last week of practice. out for 8 weeks.

[Ozzy]

he got injured in the last or second to last week of practice. out for 8 weeks.That is horrible, because the WR position has the least amount of depth on the entire team.

[benchod]

One can wonder if they'll really start to use McKnight like they used Bush. Line him up at WR every so often just to confuse the hell out of the defense, completely doable with that RB depth.

And for most normal games, either Ausberry and Butler step it up or McCoy/Ayles get a lot more of the action.

A position of 'little depth' at USC is almost an oxymoron.

[raiderz4life]

Matt Barkley should be beastly on offense as the season goes on. I got to see him once a year for four years in HS as well as Galippo who should also be beastly. I dont see any reason why USC shouldnt be in the championship game this year.

[YAYareaRB]

Matt Barkley should be beastly on offense as the season goes on. I got to see him once a year for four years in HS as well as Galippo who should also be beastly. I dont see any reason why USC shouldnt be in the championship game this year.

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[raiderz4life]

Best wont get past Galippo and Mays......i'll bet he has under 100 yards against SC

[YAYareaRB]

Best wont get past Galippo and Mays......i'll bet he has under 100 yards against SC

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[SickwithIt1010]

Matt Barkley should be beastly on offense as the season goes on. I got to see him once a year for four years in HS as well as Galippo who should also be beastly. I dont see any reason why USC shouldnt be in the championship game this year.

Thats a bold statement. I really like the team that they have this year, and I love Barkley, but the fact is they are lacking alot of expierience and that might hurt them eventually.

I guess as long as they win the games they are suppose to, they have as good of shot as anyone.

I hope youre right :)

[tjsunstein]

Jaquizz Rodgers and Jahvid Best are reasons but beware..

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of Standford.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Ohio State pulls this out, IMO.

[YAYareaRB]

Ohio State pulls this out, IMO.

They could.. But it just baffles me how your rep keeps going deeper and deeper into the negatives.

[Smooth Criminal]

Ohio State stands a better chance of pulling out of the game than pulling it off.

Sorry, I have no faith in our defense to stop the run. Our secondary isn't anything worth fearing either.

Pryor is going to have to win this one on his own. The OL looked awful against Navy's defense, USC is probably gonna trash them.

[raiderz4life]

Its a new season ppl what happened last season and the season before that doesnt matter anymore....stanford and osu are in the past. Now we're just looking forward to smackin Pryor around a lil bit. I just hope he doesnt blow us a new one ha

[Halsey]

So apparently Jarvis Jones made an impact in his first game. Damn, I wanted UGA to get him. :(

[SickwithIt1010]

Its a new season ppl what happened last season and the season before that doesnt matter anymore....stanford and osu are in the past. Now we're just looking forward to smackin Pryor around a lil bit. I just hope he doesnt blow us a new one ha

USC just needs to come out and win the games that they are suppose to win. Year in and year out we can be in the arguement of whos the best team at the end of the year, but we always lose one game that we should not lose. Everyone knows when its a big game, and its on the big stage we are gonna come ready to play....but we need to win the games that we are suppose to win.

Fight on

[Ozzy]

Sad week for Trojan fans, another year wasted in a way, another year they will miss out on going undefeated and lose to a second term team. However I must say Washington is a very good football team, better than Oregon State last year and by far better than Stanford a few years ago. Jake Locker is one of the best quarterback prospects in the nation from a physical skills standpoint.


Ridiculous how bad Corp played, it was flat out awful. What Mustain gets playing time next? Why not, Corp was just terrible. And they are really missing Johnson at receiver, it is kind of a shock how little depth they have at that position. The running backs are doing well and hopefully McKnight can get over his injury quickly, not luck they really starting tanking on offense when he went down. The tight ends are a big disappointment I must say, thought McCoy would be producing more than he has.

On defense, even without Mays they were still pretty damn good, wonder why Bryant is not playing more at corner but clearly they have a lot of injury issues. Perry, he sure played well, and Griffin is doing a little better but still not dominating like he should.

[Babylon]

I was impressed with the SC defense, you dont have the great linbacking corps but this one is pretty good. The defensive line with Spicer, Casey and Griffin is better to me than the Cedric Ellis, Lawrence Jackson one of a few years ago. They sacked Locker 4 times and the speed they threw at him in the pass rush would probably have got a lesser athlete much more than that.

As for their shot a title i think realistically when you lose a Sanchez, a Rey Rey, a Cush and a Matthews you arent going to be playing for a title. they can still get to the Rose Bowl if they beat Cal.

[soybean]

I was impressed with the SC defense, you dont have the great linbacking corps but this one is pretty good. The defensive line with Spicer, Casey and Griffin is better to me than the Cedric Ellis, Lawrence Jackson one of a few years ago. They sacked Locker 4 times and the speed they threw at him in the pass rush would probably have got a lesser athlete much more than that.

As for their shot a title i think realistically when you lose a Sanchez, a Rey Rey, a Cush and a Matthews you arent going to be playing for a title. they can still get to the Rose Bowl if they beat Cal.

I think Chris Galippo is a future 1st rounder. very impressed with his game.

[Babylon]

I think Chris Galippo is a future 1st rounder. very impressed with his game.

Totally agree, to me the LB crew is very good just not with the experience the former group had.

[YAYareaRB]

What was up with Luther Brown celebrating that tackle after that 5 or so yard run? I lol'd

[Ozzy]

What was up with Luther Brown celebrating that tackle after that 5 or so yard run? I lol'dYeah I hope Ken Norton got into him about that. What a useless play, acting all tough like he had not idea what was going on or where they were on the field or what time it was.

[Babylon]

Stafon Johnson hurt in some sort of weight room accident. Tough year for injuries down in L.A.

[slightlyaraiderfan]

Stafon Johnson hurt in some sort of weight room accident. Tough year for injuries down in L.A.
i read that a freaking weight bar dropped on his throat, ouch...

[kwilk103]

yep, rushed to er

bench pressing and bar dropped on his throat; had a spotter too

likely out for year

weird injury; usually it drops on your chest

[BRAVEHEART]

Time to revive this thread, I'm officially reinstated at SWDC.

Jurrell Casey is one of the best DT's in the nation.

[SickwithIt1010]

This offense is getting better and better every week, and I think Barkley is getting better by the minute. They struggle with short yardage but i think that is something that will come.

The defense is well....your typical USC defense lol.

[soybean]

Is it just me or does it seem like this defense is even better than the defense of years past. I know we had a bunch of marquee names like lawrence jackson, sedrick ellis, rey rey, keith rivers etc. But this defense looks just as good if not better than the years past.

we're actually doing something we've had trouble with in the past, getting sacks and getting to the quarterback. Jurrell Casey, Nick Perry, Everson Griffen, Chris Galippo, Michael Morgan, Kevin Thomas, Josh Pinkard and of course taylor mays.

very excited on what we can do.

Hopefully our offense is just a little more consistent. Maybe getting Rojo back will help with that.

Cal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8_Sxcz_DxY&feature=channel_page
Wazzu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhGOJUzleqQ&feature=channel_page
Washington:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoZYWg7K7Ak&feature=channel_page
Ohio State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adh5WNRs2g0
San Jose St.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zJAaIaWVO8

[Babylon]

Is it just me or does it seem like this defense is even better than the defense of years past. I know we had a bunch of marquee names like lawrence jackson, sedrick ellis, rey rey, keith rivers etc. But this defense looks just as good if not better than the years past.

we're actually doing something we've had trouble with in the past, getting sacks and getting to the quarterback. Jurrell Casey, Nick Perry, Everson Griffen, Chris Galippo, Michael Morgan, Kevin Thomas, Josh Pinkard and of course taylor mays.

very excited on what we can do.

Hopefully our offense is just a little more consistent. Maybe getting Rojo back will help with that.

Cal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8_Sxcz_DxY&feature=channel_page
Wazzu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhGOJUzleqQ&feature=channel_page
Washington:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoZYWg7K7Ak&feature=channel_page
Ohio State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adh5WNRs2g0
San Jose St.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zJAaIaWVO8

I think this is the best D-line in recent memory which is freeing up the LBs to make plays. Ellis and Jackson were huge but i think this one has them across the line.

[Ozzy]

Thanks for posting those videos!


Yeah it is not surprising they played so well against Cal considering what happened earlier in the week. Clearly that accident with Johnson put things in perspective, and increased the focus of the team and motivation.

Michael Morgan is becoming an outstanding player and Perry is a beast off the edge, very nice to see Griffen making some plays as well.


As long as Barkley stays healthy, they should be lights out the rest of the season.


And hopefully Johnson can come back and play football after such a horrible injury, that is flat out scary, he could have easily not been able to walk after that or even be dead. Hope he gains everything back and has a full recovery.

[Ozzy]

What a disappointing game for USC, but after hearing Pete Carroll talk about the season and that game afterward, well there are no worries. No wonder why they are so successful, they should bounce back in a big way as long as they continue to do what they do and prepare and improve.

[murdamal86]

What a disappointing game for USC, but after hearing Pete Carroll talk about the season and that game afterward, well there are no worries. No wonder why they are so successful, they should bounce back in a big way as long as they continue to do what they do and prepare and improve.

Yea people (in people I mean fans) are ripping USC for the performance against Oregon not realizing how young this team is on defense and Oregon is going to do THAT to just about anybody in the country. USC just ran into a buzz saw that game and I expect them to finish the season strong.

[soybean]

Yea people (in people I mean fans) are ripping USC for the performance against Oregon not realizing how young this team is on defense and Oregon is going to do THAT to just about anybody in the country. USC just ran into a buzz saw that game and I expect them to finish the season strong.

yeah i just hope this is our version of the 07 gators and not the end of something special :/

[SickwithIt1010]

yeah i just hope this is our version of the 07 gators and not the end of something special :/

I do not think the program being built at USC is going to end anytime soon. There isnt one high school player in the country that wouldnt love to come to SC, or at least consider it.

We were very young, but we are also very good....unfortunately the young part sticks out sometimes a little more than I would like.

Next year, and already very talented team gets that much better.

[Ozzy]

Only down side I can see to the roster is the fact that our young defensive backs are extremely suspect. Where is TJ Bryant and Wright? If we did not have the seniors in Mays, Pinkard and Harris, they would be flat out awful in pass coverage. Seriously Pinkard should be at safety but they are not even deep enough at corner so they put him out there again?

That is probably one of the biggest disappointments of the year, they need a major upgrade at defensive back and need young players to step up.

[soybean]

man we got to fire rocky seto, this has gotten out of control.

[SuperKevin]

I expect most of if not all the underclassmen to come back and make a run at a NC with a more experienced Matt Barkley under center. USC guys have too much pride to go out like this

[Ozzy]

man we got to fire rocky seto, this has gotten out of control.
Yeah I do not know what is going on there. I swear though it is their lack of defensive backs, seriously Pinkard should be a safety and they have no good corners and Kevin Thomas is having a bad year and Bryant is what injured? Sure never gets on the field. What happened to Shareece Wright?

Sad thing is, they are clearly not that deep because some of those linebackers should be benched, and some of the corners should be but they have no players behind them surprisingly.

The loss of McCoy is obviously hurting the offense and possibly Stafon Johnson was a major vocal leader on the team, because ever since that accident they have went down hill after that first game without him.

The offensive line is really hurting without O'Dowd as well, just not as dominating.


Then again, they looked like this at times with Sanchez as a sophomore, but the following year he was lights out. Mostly likely will happen with Barkley since he now has his feet wet.

Then again with Sanchez as a junior, they had a much better defense all around at linebacker, defensive back and the defensive line.


I expect most of if not all the underclassmen to come back and make a run at a NC with a more experienced Matt Barkley under center. USC guys have too much pride to go out like this
I sure hope so.

[619]

Yeah I do not know what is going on there. I swear though it is their lack of defensive backs, seriously Pinkard should be a safety and they have no good corners and Kevin Thomas is having a bad year and Bryant is what injured? Sure never gets on the field. What happened to Shareece Wright?

Sad thing is, they are clearly not that deep because some of those linebackers should be benched, and some of the corners should be but they have no players behind them surprisingly.

Wright was academically ineligible for the year, IIRC. Also, one of our top recruits, LB Frankie Telfort, was diagnosed with a heart problem before the season that prevented him from playing.

Right now the poor play of our LB corps sticks out like a sore thumb above anything else. However, as you noted, in the past we had the depth necessary to make adjustments on defense, and bench players who were proving to be a liability to the team. It's clear that it's no longer the case here.

This is Carroll's time to reload, and I don't expect him to fail us, well, because he never has. The next season or two will be a better indicator on which direction this USC program is heading.

[Ozzy]

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=11&cfg=null&yr=2010&pid=-1&sspid=-1&iRatingValue=-1&iGetJUCOFlag=-1&iCommitFlag=-1&iGroupbyPosition=0&toinid=736&iInterestLevelId=6&iOffer=-1&iRecruitVisitFlag=-1&OrderbyColumn=RatingValue


As of right now looks like they have no linebackers coming in, hope they get some good ones because yeah they need it. It could also be the defensive line as well, not getting penetration so the offensive line can get back to the linebackers easier and block them. Happens to Galippo all the time, even though clearly would be nice if he fought around those blocks.


The running game really is disappointing as well, they cannot just physically punish teams like they used too. Stanford physically dominated USC, they did whatever they wanted on offense and were by far more physical and could run the ball anytime they wanted. USC, not the case at all even if McKnight can get a few long runs at times.


Really sad, thought they were deep at all positions and had intense competition for those spots. Pac-10 is a lot better as well, UCLA will recruit well, Oregon clearly will and now Stanford will get some players and let us not forget Washingtion.

Sadly, it might be the end of USC and their dominating run through the Pac-10. They will still be one of the best programs around, but them winning the conference every year just might not happen. And hopefully their coaching situation improves because clearly they guys they had replace the one that left are not getting their players to produce much less play with intensity and or passion.


Then again, what team can come back better than before after they lost so many players to the NFL on defense, four linebackers all gone? Yeah I guess that will take awhile to come back from.

[SickwithIt1010]

I was totally expecting this type of season from USC. Through the first 7 weeks or so they were over achieving and had me very very impressed. Its very hard to be as dominant as we have losing 9 of 11 defensive starters on defense, 3 of them being all american linebackers. We have shown signs of greatness, that i think is going to show more next year.

A year under center is going to do wonders for Barkley next year, I think that McKnight comes back and handles the load next year and Bradford will have a bigger role. I believe that Damien will be gone, but RoJo comes back after missing a lot of this season.

We will be older, and more experienced next year and that is something we desperately needed this year.

[Ozzy]

An ok end to the 2009 season for the Trojans, they played a very good Boston College football team with an offense line that has at least four future pro players.


The defense played good, what a wonder it is to have Wright at corner, if we had him all year things would have been a lot different, and he is by far the best cover man USC has. Bryant played ok, still expect more out of him but he was solid. The linebackers attacked and made plays unlike during the season and Kennard really is a special player and they missed him a lot during the season as well.

The defensive line was great, one of their best games of the year, Casey was an absolute monster, and Jackson got some good pressure off the edge as did Perry. If they do not have that pass rush they are a totally different animal on defense.

I liked the effort and intensity at least, they played hard, fast and aggressive.

Offensively they were fine, still wish that offensive line lived up to their potential more but will wait and see. They will need to find a real tight end for next season since McCoy is gone, really the offense took a step back whenever McCoy was not in there.


Hopefully Wright comes back next year since he is a RS Junior, that would really help them, and clearly they will miss Taylor Mays but sure they will find someone to take his place. The depth at the receiver position, linebacker position and corner position concern me the most. Especially if receivers like Williams and R. Johnson leave, they have very outside of those two.


Clearly a bad season but it is not a fluke, they just were not that talented in key positions and need to get more playmakers. Barkley will be dominant next year though much like Sanchez was as a junior, so he might be able to carry a suspect receiver core potentially.


Good way to go out, at least they got a quality win under their belt.

[Babylon]

Always been a Trojan fan but come on they beat a BC team that had an atrocius QB, played the year without their best player(Herzlich) and SC needed some really questionable calls to get it done. A win is a win i guess.

[soybean]

yeah i thought the game resembled much the same as the rest of their season. At least they covered the spread so im happy.

Anyways moving on to next year, Im really happy with Shareece Wright, even before the academic ineligiblity i thought he'd be a big time player. He's very physical and capable of making big plays (Quentin Jammer?).

I really hope Chris Galippo develops and becomes another great USC linebacker. I thought he played solid in the games before ND; then he really struggled.

Jurrell Casey was also amazing he'll definitely be a day 1 pick.

Hopefully Matt stops staring down his receivers and turns into a big time qb. i think the program is dependent on that for the next couple years.

[rainbeaukid2]

as long as the linebackers develop into solid players i think the defense will be fine, as they were shown to be USC's biggest weakness all year whether it was in rush or pass defense. all of them are young though so hopefully they will all mature and become better.

[Ozzy]

Always been a Trojan fan but come on they beat a BC team that had an atrocius QB, played the year without their best player(Herzlich) and SC needed some really questionable calls to get it done. A win is a win i guess.Yeah, the same Boston College team that again has at least four or five pro offensive lineman, a good running back and solid receivers, especially Gunnell, he is probably a 2nd or 3rd round pick potentially. And with USC having real trouble against the run against Stanford and Oregon they played well against Boston College. Sure in past years it is a joke to play Boston College but this was a solid football team and this USC team is clearly not up the the same level as ones in the past, and yes like you say a win is a win.

Oh and Boston College has a pretty decent defense as well, I would say their freshman linebacker Kuechly is the most impressive freshman linebacker I have see all season long from any school.

[slightlyaraiderfan]

Corp is transferring to Richmond University, good luck to him.

[SickwithIt1010]

USC ended on a good note, and im hoping they can build off of that going into next year. I think we will take a big step forward on offense, and i believe we will get much better on defense as well.

Offense

On offense we will bring back Barkley who will be a totally different QB (IMO), I believe that McKnight and Bradford will both be back and they will do BIG things and get us back to our normal selves when it comes to running the ball (i also expect Marc Tyler to get into the mix). At WR we will lose Damien, but i think RoJo will move into that role perfectly and Ausberry has always been a great role player. Patterson and Butler will step up as well. The loss of McCoy will hurt but i believe Blake Ayles is a all american in the waiting. I believe that Havili will come back for his senior season and he will be a HUGE player for us (more than he already is)

On the offensive line we will lose Charles Brown, Byers, and Howell, and i wouldnt be surprised if we end up losing O'Dowd. I fully expect Tyron Smith to fill the left tackle spot and believe he will eventually be a first round pick, Matt Kalil or Butch Lewis will fill in at right tackle and they are both more than capable.

Defense

On defense we will lose all 4 starters in the secondary which is going to hurt and while losing Mays and Thomas is going to hurt, i think the guys playing behind them will be great.

The D line and our linebackers will take huge steps forward.



Now! for my favorite part about our Trojans' future: this years recruiting class.

Dillon Baxter 5 Star RB- I have actually heard that we have told him we will use him a lot in a wild cat formation.

Kyle Prater 5 Star WR- Typical WR that we usually have here at USC, a big physical target who is very tough to match up with.

Robert Woods 5 Star ATH- The guy who i am most excited about, straight nasty with the ball in his hands. Could easily play either side, but is just a big play threat waiting to happen.

Xavier Grimble 5 Star TE- Best TE prospect in the country and will be a great player.

Other Notable Commits:

Dion Bailey DB
D.J. Morgan RB
Brice Schwab OL
Jesse Scroggins QB
George Uko DT
Giovanni Di Poalo OL

We are still in the running for number 1 prospect in the country Tackle Seantrel Henderson and he definitely looks like a future number 1 pick. Would make me a very happy camper. Still in the running for number 1 D End prospect Jackson Jeffcoat as well as number 2 DE Ronald Powell who are the 3rd and 4th best prospects in the country.

USC had a down year this year...but we will be back on top next year.

Fight on!

[JoeJoeBrown]

So what kind of sanctions is USC going to get hammered with? I can't see Petey jumping ship for the sole reason of getting more cash.

I wonder what is going to happen to some high profile recruits. I wouldn't be surprised if more than a few jump ship. The 2000's were a great decade for USC football. I'm thinking the teens aren't going to be as nice.

[TACKLE]

It's really starting to look like Pete is leaving. Could Ken Norton Jr. be a potential HC candidate?

[SickwithIt1010]

It's really starting to look like Pete is leaving. Could Ken Norton Jr. be a potential HC candidate?

I could see Ken getting looks, i believe Sark is going to be a candidate, they are mentioning Riley from Oregon State, and i have heard Del Rio's name alot.

I would expect every coach in the country to want this job.

[Prophet]

SC is the most attractive job in the country... period.
For plently of reasons but none more attractive than the loads of talent already on the roster. But im not sold on Pete leaving quite yet.

The biggest loss heading into '10 is Damian Williams. He's been the only dependable receiver for the past 2 years and he was huge on the punt return last season. They do return RoJo as well as Butler (who I believe could be the next Williams) but the only other returning guy is Ausberry who dosen't deserve a minute of field time. I hope either Prater or Woods are able to step in as the 3rd guy b/c Carswell/Patterson are garbage.
Barkley should be a different QB in '10 but that's yet to be seen.
The o-line was supposed to be the best in the nation last season but struggled all season. They lose Byers and Brown but Matt Kalil looked good in the Emerald bowl and is capable of replacing Brown.
Good to see McKnight leave, now hopefully the coaches won't get a man crush on any other incompetant back. I would like to see CJ Gable back getting 10 carries pg as well as Allen Bradford. And for the love of god get Marc Tyler some meaningfull snaps.

On defense the d-line is their strength. Even if they loose Everson they looked so deep as a unit last season it would be a hole easily filled. The backer tandem of Galippo/Morgan/Smith looked strong in the front half of 09 but when it turned into LB by comittee they struggled. Looks like Kennard will play a big role at SLB but I would like to see them go back to the original 3.
They lose the entire back 4 but replace with big time propects. TJ Bryant has locked up a corner spot and B.Moore/Torin Harris will compete for the other. TJ McDonald looks like a great prospect at strong and I would like to see P.Hall or Starling take over at FS becuase Drew McCalister dosen't deserve to be on a juco roster.

[wicket]

I would like to congratulate all the SC fans for having an era of domination over ND under Pete. I cant say I would be upset if he left but he was one fine coach. Lets see what happens with two new coaches, although it will probably take ND at least 1 or 2 more years to catch up in the most favourable situation.

[iworshipbender]

Oregon and the Pac-9 time now?

[soybean]

Oregon and the Pac-9 time now?

hahahaha you wish. you guys are so inconsistent.

[iworshipbender]

I do wish. If not USC, and it won't be without Carroll, then who is going to be challenging Oregon for that over the next several years? Next year should be Oregon's assent to national prominence for at least a small amount of time with all the talent coming back.

[Prophet]

Oregon and the Pac-9 time now?

Maybe for one season. I just hope Kelly dosen't pull the big game choke again next year... something Carroll was never guilty of.

Oregon should be the preseason favorite to win the pac-10 but SC undoubtedly has the most talent and depth of anyone in the conference. The Trojans future success hangs in the balance of who they hire as Carroll's successor.

[soybean]

Maybe for one season. I just hope Kelly dosen't pull the big game choke again next year... something Carroll was never guilty of.

Oregon should be the preseason favorite to win the pac-10 but SC undoubtedly has the most talent and depth of anyone in the conference. The Trojans future success hangs in the balance of who they hire as Carroll's successor.

yeah... we were just guilty of the small game choke.

[iworshipbender]

Maybe for one season. I just hope Kelly dosen't pull the big game choke again next year... something Carroll was never guilty of.

Oregon should be the preseason favorite to win the pac-10 but SC undoubtedly has the most talent and depth of anyone in the conference. The Trojans future success hangs in the balance of who they hire as Carroll's successor.

Well, USC better hurry up with that because there's not going to be too many coaches considering a school with rumors of sanctions swirling.

[Prophet]

yeah... we were just guilty of the small game choke.

The only big time game Pete lost was to Texas in 05. No explination needed for that one.
Upsets occur, especially in-conference. Caoches are judged on the way the prepare teams for big time games.

[SickwithIt1010]

they mentioned today at the army all american bowl, that if they dont get Riley from Oregon State, that they will go hard after Titans coach Jeff Fisher, and i could see him doing it being an SC alum and all.

[619]

they mentioned today at the army all american bowl, that if they dont get Riley from Oregon State, that they will go hard after Titans coach Jeff Fisher, and i could see him doing it being an SC alum and all.

Without a doubt the best coaching candidate we could possibly hire. But, I do agree with those who think it's a pipe dream at this stage in his coaching career. Herm Edwards is a legitimate candidate now that he's expressed interest in the job. He would bring some swagger to the team, especially defensively, and that's the mindset this team must undertake if we expect to turn things around, imo.

[SickwithIt1010]

Without a doubt the best coaching candidate we could possibly hire. But, I do agree with those who think it's a pipe dream at this stage in his coaching career. Herm Edwards is a legitimate candidate now that he's expressed interest in the job. He would bring some swagger to the team, especially defensively, and that's the mindset this team must undertake if we expect to turn things around, imo.

Herm Edwards huh? i havent heard that name thrown around yet, and i cant say that i wouldnt mind that.

I could see alot of former NFL coaches looking to come to USC, it just seems like SC has built an NFL farm system over there due to the systems they run on both offense and defense.

[JoeJoeBrown]

SC is the most attractive job in the country... period.
For plently of reasons but none more attractive than the loads of talent already on the roster. But im not sold on Pete leaving quite yet.

Props on being a great fan.

However, SC has been great in the 2000's because of the talent Carroll brought in. He's gone. The school may be getting some sort of serious banhammer brought down on it. And UCLA is ready to swoop in during probation.

If it weren't for all of the shadiness that Carroll is leaving town for, the job would be a top 5 for certain. However, due to that, you may or may not get the coaches you desire. Despite that, I think Fischer or Del Rio would be great (and possible) hires.

And speaking of the quality of team, remember the 80's and 90's? A few Rose Bowl wins and a few top 10 finishes. Good, but not great. Often mediocre. The talent was in California but USC didn't get it. This is a real problem that will manifest itself again if the NCAA cracks down.

UCLA and others will scoop up the players that are scared off. Things go in cycles and this may be the end of an era.

It's a shame that dirty boosters and a complicit athletic department let this happen. And Carroll is going to get away unscathed. That last part really bothers me.

[Prophet]

Props on being a great fan.

However, SC has been great in the 2000's because of the talent Carroll brought in. He's gone. The school may be getting some sort of serious banhammer brought down on it. And UCLA is ready to swoop in during probation.

If it weren't for all of the shadiness that Carroll is leaving town for, the job would be a top 5 for certain. However, due to that, you may or may not get the coaches you desire. Despite that, I think Fischer or Del Rio would be great (and possible) hires.

And speaking of the quality of team, remember the 80's and 90's? A few Rose Bowl wins and a few top 10 finishes. Good, but not great. Often mediocre. The talent was in California but USC didn't get it. This is a real problem that will manifest itself again if the NCAA cracks down.

UCLA and others will scoop up the players that are scared off. Things go in cycles and this may be the end of an era.

It's a shame that dirty boosters and a complicit athletic department let this happen. And Carroll is going to get away unscathed. That last part really bothers me.

I agree with most of that, however I think these "looming sanctions" are about a 50/50 in reality. We have yet to see what shakes down.
College football does go in cycles, that's why I was so surprised Pete could keep the Trojans on top for so long. But what im getting at with the SC job being so attractive is the fact that Pete's successor will inharet 5 years of top end prospects. The talent is already there, if you can coach them up then winning big shouldn't be out of the question. Its comparable to Saban leaving the talent at LSU that Miles used to win the title in 07. Not to mention a good recruiter would be druling at the in-state talent and the national talent SC is capable of attracting. Since there is no pro team in LA, if you can win big at the college level you can be the king of the town.

[JoeJoeBrown]

I agree with most of that, however I think these "looming sanctions" are about a 50/50 in reality. We have yet to see what shakes down.
College football does go in cycles, that's why I was so surprised Pete could keep the Trojans on top for so long. But what im getting at with the SC job being so attractive is the fact that Pete's successor will inharet 5 years of top end prospects. The talent is already there, if you can coach them up then winning big shouldn't be out of the question. Its comparable to Saban leaving the talent at LSU that Miles used to win the title in 07. Not to mention a good recruiter would be druling at the in-state talent and the national talent SC is capable of attracting. Since there is no pro team in LA, if you can win big at the college level you can be the king of the town.

Agree with your analysis if there are no sanctions. If they happen, sanctions will temporarily ruin what has been built. I also agree that it's about 50/50 that anything serious happens to the football program wrt the NCAA.

However, if it does, all you have to look at is how Alabama recovered after their pretty severe penalty in 2002. They have an NC after only 8 years. I mean, all of the really big football schools would love to have just one NC per decade so it's not like it killed their program. Just a minor bump in the road.

Thanks for the good insight from a USC fan's perspective into the situation.

[Ozzy]

This is awful! Why would he do that? A pro coach? He is a college coach and has a college personality, this is a real surprise and a major disappointment. Pete Carroll is USC, without him they will just simply not be the same.


Bad choice, Seahawks? Why? NFL? Why, college is more consistent, you can win more and at USC he could easily have worked their another decade.


In terms of the next coach, well all of the options listed here suck. If you go from Pete Carroll to Ken Norton? Please. Even Shark, give me a break....They need a defensive guy, but sadly I doubt they ever find something with his energy ever again.

This sucks!



Unless he is running from something like coach Cal did with Memphis, running from some legal issues that involved his team.....

[JRTPlaya21]

Matt Barkley will stay

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=4816203

[elTraz]

Hey guys, new to the forum and just would like to say Go Trojans!!

[housefull]

Christian Tupou isn't gonna win the job at DT, but he'll share time with Jurrell Casey. Sniper, Mays will be (primarily) at SS this year. McKnight is not seriously trying to get PT at CB (he doesn't really understand zone coverages).

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[619]

Now that spring ball is less than a month away, why not get some discussion going?

Who do you guys anticipate as being the most critical component of our defense heading into next season?

I'll go with Casey. Consistency, as always with young defensive lineman, will be consequential in whether he can build off of a stellar sophomore campaign, or take a few steps back similar to Tupou last season. You could definitely see him evolving into a dominant defensive lineman as the year wore on, despite the rest of the defense's struggles, and as he continues to mature you would have to believe that his quickness will be far too much for opposing lineman to handle. The return of Orgeron could in actuality be the motivation and influence he needs to become a legitimate Pac-10 defensive player of the year candidate.

Regardless, Orgeron should easily increase the production of the defensive line unit, and that will without a doubt be one of the driving forces for a serious run at a national championship in the first year of this new regime.

[SickwithIt1010]

Now that spring ball is less than a month away, why not get some discussion going?

Who do you guys anticipate as being the most critical component of our defense heading into next season?

I'll go with Casey. Consistency, as always with young defensive lineman, will be consequential in whether he can build off of a stellar sophomore campaign, or take a few steps back similar to Tupou last season. You could definitely see him evolving into a dominant defensive lineman as the year wore on, despite the rest of the defense's struggles, and as he continues to mature you would have to believe that his quickness will be far too much for opposing lineman to handle. The return of Orgeron could in actuality be the motivation and influence he needs to become a legitimate Pac-10 defensive player of the year candidate.

Regardless, Orgeron should easily increase the production of the defensive line unit, and that will without a doubt be one of the driving forces for a serious run at a national championship in the first year of this new regime.

I will agree with this, with Monte Kiffen coming in we will need a dominant D Tackle....similar to how it worked when he was in Tampa Bay. Look back at all the great defenses he had in Tampa and you see Warren Sapp, a d tackle that can cause problems in the backfield.

I would also say that i think Galippo is going to need to pick it up a little bit this year as well. I dont think he played bad last year, but i do think that he has more to show us.

[619]

Spring practice is here!

Barkley took control of the QB position on day one as expected with three long TD passes - two of them over 60 yards - including one standout play to freshman Kyle Prater. According to Kiffin, defensively everyone was trying to be Troy Polamalu and you could probably attribute this aggressive play as one reason for the number of big plays on the other side of the ball.

On a side note, Rhett Ellison will likely miss all of spring ball with mono. This is Ayles' time to finally step up and play like a top recruit. We have VERY weak depth at the position otherwise.

[TACKLE]

I am loving USC's front seven. Jurrell Casey, Nick Perry, Michael Morgan, Chris Gallipo, Malcolm Smith and Davon Kennard.

That group isn't getting nearly as much hype as past years but might be just as talented. I can't wait to watch them play this year. I hope the isn't a drop-off with the defense with Pete leaving. Monte Kiffin is one hell of a DC but Carroll was so creative and flexible with using guys by utilizing a lot of different fronts.

[SickwithIt1010]

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/college-football/instant-analysis-spring-scrimmage-4-10-10-175518

People saying Dillon Baxter looks like hes more than ready for the college game, making the defense look silly!

Cant wait!

[619]

WOW.

Dillon Baxter getting comparisons to Marcus Allen and Reggie Bush so soon.

And guess where he's from? Yes, the 619, very fitting indeed. :D

[SickwithIt1010]

WOW.

Dillon Baxter getting comparisons to Marcus Allen and Reggie Bush so soon.

And guess where he's from? Yes, the 619, very fitting indeed. :D

Yessir. Hes going to be a special player for us. Cant wait for Robert Woods to get here.

[YAYareaRB]

You guys know me.

http://www.pe.com/imagesdaily/2008/08-31/usc31wle_400.jpg

Heisman / Doak '09

[Hines]

I am not an USC fan, but I do love me some Shareece(sp) Wright and Allen Bradford.

[SickwithIt1010]

You guys know me.

http://www.pe.com/imagesdaily/2008/08-31/usc31wle_400.jpg

Heisman / Doak '09

You better believe i know you, Its about time we get this guy some more carries!

[619]

Ahem .....

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0f7bfEY4pBgry/610x.jpg

This dude's been ripping it up in practices for years, now it's time for him to translate that play onto the field, and I expect everything to come together in a breakout senior season.

I think SC will be back this season boys. I really do. I wouldn't rule out a BCS Bowl either. I'm feeling much more confident than I did at this point last year.

[SickwithIt1010]

Ahem .....

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0f7bfEY4pBgry/610x.jpg

This dude's been ripping it up in practices for years, now it's time for him to translate that play onto the field, and I expect everything to come together in a breakout senior season.

I think SC will be back this season boys. I really do. I wouldn't rule out a BCS Bowl either. I'm feeling much more confident than I did at this point last year.

RoJo is ready to step up. You started to see signs of it towards the end of his sophomore season. I believe if he would have been healthy last year he would have been scary. I expect him to be better than Damian was for us.

My player who im hoping to do big things....

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/90580158.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D017DBB704F53FFA6C 5F321D4F7F8169D64567CC9B60A8C0D4

Blake Ayles. I think he will be a great recieving threat for Barkley this year and will follow in Davis' and Mccoy's footsteps very well!

I also hope that we can get the ball into Marc Tylers hands a little more this season because i think he can be a stud for us.

[soybean]

dillon F****** Baxter!

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[critesy]

lmao id be worried about those defenders more than anything.
but
sick run, looks like his speed will translate very well, im jealous.

[JeffSamardzijaIRISH]

Holy ****... Looks like Reggie Bush 2.0...

[SickwithIt1010]

lovin Dillon Baxter already, saw that run all over the net, and on sportscenter today, and god damn the kid can move. I think hes gonna be an impact player from day 1.

[619]

If there's anyone that I could trust to get the most out of our skill position players, Baxter in particular, it would be Kiffin. He's a very innovative and nifty play-caller, which bodes well for the infinite number of different skillsets we possess together as an offense. I can't even begin fathoming what he has in store for us this year. :D

[SickwithIt1010]

If there's anyone that I could trust to get the most out of our skill position players, Baxter in particular, it would be Kiffin. He's a very innovative and nifty play-caller, which bodes well for the infinite number of different skillsets we possess together as an offense. I can't even begin fathoming what he has in store for us this year. :D

Im excited for this staff and this season, I was really bummed after we lost Kiffen the first time, and even more bummed when we lost Sark. I really did no like Bates' play calling last year, and i think that Kiffen is much better. I cant wait!

I wanna see him get RoJo rollin!

[619]

It's always good to reflect back on the previous season. If you need any reassurance as to which part of the team needs to demonstrate the greatest improvement, then here I present to you one of the poorer showcases of how to play good Pac-10 defense under the Pete Carroll era:

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That is god awful. ugh

[TACKLE]

Who is going to replace Charles Brown at LT? Tyron Smith or Matt Kahlil.

[BRAVEHEART]

Who is going to replace Charles Brown at LT? Tyron Smith or Matt Kahlil.

Kalil (10 char)

[SickwithIt1010]

Kalil (10 char)

you think so? I dont disagree but i know coming out of high school i know i was very very impressed with the way Tyron could dominate in the passing game, and i think hes good enough to play in the run game as well. Now i figure he will obviously play the right side if he doesnt move over.

....i guess i wouldnt be surprised if we move one to make room for a guy like Seantrel Henderson, because a talent like that is someone you make room for.

[619]

Sorry, I'm late on this.

Linebacker Chris Galippo could become an outsider
A starter all last season at middle linebacker, the junior is facing a challenge this spring from sophomore Devon Kennard, and now Galippo is taking some snaps at the strong-side spot. He says he welcomes chance to learn a new position.

April 27, 2010|By Gary Klein


Chris Galippo started every game, and played nearly every snap, as USC's middle linebacker last season.

The junior from Corona performed well for most of the first half of the schedule, but wore down in the second half when USC suffered three of its four losses.

On Tuesday, the spring position battle between Galippo and sophomore Devon Kennard appeared to shift some when Galippo took about 15 snaps at strong-side linebacker.

It remains to be seen who will be listed as the starting middle linebacker when Coach Lane Kiffin releases an end-of-spring depth chart Friday. But Galippo said he welcomed the chance to learn another position and help provide depth.

"The percentage of somebody getting hurt and me having to step in somewhere is very high," Galippo said. "It's part of the game — guys are going to go down, so whatever they want me to do, I'll do it."

Galippo said defensive assistant Monte Kiffin told him that ‘‘the three best linebackers have got to be on the field" when the Trojans open their season on Sept. 2 at Hawaii.

Malcolm Smith appears set at weakside linebacker and Michael Morgan has been working with the first team at the strong-side spot.

Kennard will undoubtedly figure in the mix after an impressive spring at middle linebacker.

"I made mistakes along the way but I feel like I progressed as spring ball went on," said Kennard, who played defensive end and strong-side linebacker last season.

Linebackers Hayes Pullard of Los Angeles Crenshaw High and Glen Stanley, a junior college transfer, are due to arrive for training camp. But linebacker depth remains an issue because of a heart condition that ended Frankie Telfort's USC career before it began, the possible career-ending neck injury that Jarvis Jones is trying to overcome and Uona Kaveinga's transfer to BYU.

The Trojans could get even thinner.

Junior linebacker Jordan Campbell, who had been held out of early spring practice workouts because violations of team policy, was absent Tuesday and his status with the team is uncertain. Kiffin said he met with Campbell on Tuesday to review an undisclosed situation. Kiffin declined to elaborate other than to say that Campbell had not been arrested.

Campbell could not be reached for comment.

Link (http://articles.latimes.com/2010/apr/27/sports/la-sp-0428-usc-football-20100428)

Thoughts on Galippo's possible shift to SAM?

[SickwithIt1010]

Sorry, I'm late on this.



Thoughts on Galippo's possible shift to SAM?

i saw the story on that, wouldnt you think that Kennard would be the better fit on the outside due to his pass rushing skills? or is that just me?

[Complex]

2010 is The Year of Mitch Mustain

5 TDs & 300 yds on saturday

[SickwithIt1010]

2010 is The Year of Mitch Mustain

5 TDs & 300 yds on saturday

highly doubt mustain is going to be our boy this year

[619]

i saw the story on that, wouldnt you think that Kennard would be the better fit on the outside due to his pass rushing skills? or is that just me?

That's where he was featured last season once he made the switch from defensive end. It's easy to see why the coaching staff would entertain the possibility of a competition between Galippo and Kennard - no matter who ends up winning the battle, the other guy will find a way to play anyways, and we all know competition breeds success (as showcased by Carroll).

I'd give the nod to Kennard; he's got superior size, speed and instincts, and he has the ability to be disruptive in the backfield, and he's more adaptable to take on blocks (whereas Galippo struggled mightily in that regard last season).

[SickwithIt1010]

That's where he was featured last season once he made the switch from defensive end. It's easy to see why the coaching staff would entertain the possibility of a competition between Galippo and Kennard - no matter who ends up winning the battle, the other guy will find a way to play anyways, and we all know competition breeds success (as showcased by Carroll).

I'd give the nod to Kennard; he's got superior size, speed and instincts, and he has the ability to be disruptive in the backfield, and he's more adaptable to take on blocks (whereas Galippo struggled mightily in that regard last season).

Im just worried if he is stuck in the middle it will take away one of his best weapons....his pass rushing.

[BRAVEHEART]

you think so? I dont disagree but i know coming out of high school i know i was very very impressed with the way Tyron could dominate in the passing game, and i think hes good enough to play in the run game as well. Now i figure he will obviously play the right side if he doesnt move over.

....i guess i wouldnt be surprised if we move one to make room for a guy like Seantrel Henderson, because a talent like that is someone you make room for.

Tyron plays on the right side.


as for Kennard, If Monte an Barry think MLB is his best fit, then I'mma go with them.

[BRAVEHEART]

That's where he was featured last season once he made the switch from defensive end. It's easy to see why the coaching staff would entertain the possibility of a competition between Galippo and Kennard - no matter who ends up winning the battle, the other guy will find a way to play anyways, and we all know competition breeds success (as showcased by Carroll).

I'd give the nod to Kennard; he's got superior size, speed and instincts, and he has the ability to be disruptive in the backfield, and he's more adaptable to take on blocks (whereas Galippo struggled mightily in that regard last season).


No he doesn't. I bet you Galippo runs a faster 40 (if you dont remember Kennard was noted for running a terrible 40 at some camp and people questioned his speed), and they are about the same size in height and weight. Galippo has better "instincts" considering he's been playing LB for years, and was one of the finest LB's coming out of HS in the last decade. Galippo's health (spine) is his only real weakness. The only thing I can agree with you is the fact that Kennard will have an easier time taking on blocks.

[SickwithIt1010]

Tyron plays on the right side.


as for Kennard, If Monte an Barry think MLB is his best fit, then I'mma go with them.

I know that he played on the right side last year, but i dont know why he wouldnt move over to left side with how great his pass blocking is.

[JeffSamardzijaIRISH]

What happened to Patrick Hall??

[Sniper]

No he doesn't. I bet you Galippo runs a faster 40

If your MLB has to run 40 yards in one play, odds are the play didn't work out well for the defense.

[SickwithIt1010]

If your MLB has to run 40 yards in one play, odds are the play didn't work out well for the defense.

I think that was the story of the oregon game.

[mellojello]

I think SC will be back this season boys. I really do. I wouldn't rule out a BCS Bowl either.Ummmm, with the talent at SC, a BCS Bowl is the expectation, so clearly nobody will be surprised. If Kiffin doesn't win the Pac 10, fans will be calling for his head pretty soon after. Way to set the bar low though.

[619]

Ummmm, with the talent at SC, a BCS Bowl is the expectation, so clearly nobody will be surprised. If Kiffin doesn't win the Pac 10, fans will be calling for his head pretty soon after. Way to set the bar low though.

Slow time of year, eh?

[mellojello]

Slow time of year, eh?Indeed...I've got football withdraws!

I been hearing the wispers about Dillon Baxter, can't wait to check him out.

[SickwithIt1010]

Indeed...I've got football withdraws!

I been hearing the wispers about Dillon Baxter, can't wait to check him out.

no whispers. ill yell it...WATCH DILLON BAXTER! hes going to be special!

[BRAVEHEART]

If your MLB has to run 40 yards in one play, odds are the play didn't work out well for the defense.

Galippo is faster than Kennard, so take it for what it's worth.

[619]

Galippo = Kirk Morrison

You could take it whichever way you'd like.

[SickwithIt1010]

Galippo = Kirk Morrison

You could take it whichever way you'd like.

I dont mind that comparison i guess. However, i think kirk would be better suited to play OLB.

[TACKLE]

So what's the starting secondary going to look like?

[Ozzy]

TACKLE So what's the starting secondary going to look like?


TJ Bryant and S. Wright should be the starting corners and should be outstanding, if they play up to their potential they will be fine, regardless of who plays safety.

However I bet the safeties are McAllister and McDonald, however I know very little about them, same can go for the rest of their defensive backs. Two proven guys somewhat in Bryant and Wright but that is about it.



619 Galippo = Kirk MorrisonSeriously? Galippo would be lucky to have that much success at the next level, last year he really disappointed to be quite honest, was looked a lot better coming out of high school.

[RealityCheck]

Kiffin has got to give Mustain a shot.

He did very well on the spring game and Barkley is still just too raw.

One guy in the Trojans roster that I'm all over is Nick Perry. He may have a breakthrough season this year.

[SickwithIt1010]

Kiffin has got to give Mustain a shot.

He did very well on the spring game and Barkley is still just too raw.

One guy in the Trojans roster that I'm all over is Nick Perry. He may have a breakthrough season this year.

I dont think he has done enough to take the job away from Matt. He did great in the Spring game, but Barkley came out with an injury. Barkley is our QB, and our future...they arent going to mess with that.


And im also very fond of Nick Perry, going to be a stud.

[Ozzy]

RealityCheck

Kiffin has got to give Mustain a shot.

He did very well on the spring game and Barkley is still just too raw.Really? Barkley has proven more when he was an inexperienced freshman than Mustain has in his entire college career. Barkley is the future of the program, unless an injury happens I really doubt Mustain ever gets a shot.

Funny how people talked about Corp last year like he was this star in the wings, and gets in a game and is flat out awful. Nice to have backups but seriously, Barkley is the best at that position in my opinion.

[YAYareaRB]

I always thought Mustain should have went to Bama or Tennessee out of HS.

[IrishTrojan]

TJ Bryant is far from outstanding and is behind Torin Harris right now. Needs to be more consistent.

Starling and McDonald will be the safeties but McAllister has a shot at starting won't know until Fall

Barkley is without a doubt the QB

[SickwithIt1010]

TJ Bryant is far from outstanding and is behind Torin Harris right now. Needs to be more consistent.

Starling and McDonald will be the safeties but McAllister has a shot at starting won't know until Fall

Barkley is without a doubt the QB

Who do you think will be the 2nd back?

Im sure the logical choice is CJ Gable, which I hate....the guy runs like a little girl. Any good info on Marc Tyler? is this the year he gets on the field for us?

[IrishTrojan]

Tyler needs to stay healthy, Gable will be our 2nd back but more of a receiver out of the backfield with Bradford getting the load. Baxter will probably get more and more touches as the season goes on also.

Tyler needs to stay healthy, he could get a 6th year if he wanted and after Gable/Bradford graduate. He has a shot at being the big back in the offense.


Check out this thread on a different site if you want more questions answered or just general usc info: http://www.the-mainboard.com/forum/index.php/topic,48230.360.html

[SickwithIt1010]

Tyler needs to stay healthy, Gable will be our 2nd back but more of a receiver out of the backfield with Bradford getting the load. Baxter will probably get more and more touches as the season goes on also.

Tyler needs to stay healthy, he could get a 6th year if he wanted and after Gable/Bradford graduate. He has a shot at being the big back in the offense.


Check out this thread on a different site if you want more questions answered or just general usc info: http://www.the-mainboard.com/forum/index.php/topic,48230.360.html

Yeah im excited for Dillon Baxter I expect him to be a great player for us. Looks like someone with Playmaking ability from day 1.

Cant wait for Robert Woods to come as well....

....and of course Seantrel Henderson. lol

[IrishTrojan]

I don't expect to see much of henderson unless Smith or Kalil either regress or get injured. He is pretty raw and not used to facing athletes like he will in college.

Woods is another one who is pretty hard to predict how well he will do next year.

[SickwithIt1010]

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[soybean]

we are so ******...

[Punisher]

Not really. Most likely a 1 year bowl ban which means we wont be going back to the Emerald Bowl this year.(Or whatever it's called now.)

I don't get how Oklahoma didn't get wins taken away from the with the Rhett Bomar situation, but USC will get their wins taken away.

[soybean]

Dillon Baxter was illegally contacted by Florida, Alabama, Washington, Oregon and Fresno state yesterday, June 10, 2010.

Per Bruce Feldman: Dillon Baxter actually had notified the USC coaching staff yesterday that five schools had contacted him.

[CJSchneider]

This should be interesting.

[SickwithIt1010]

Dillon Baxter was illegally contacted by Florida, Alabama, Washington, Oregon and Fresno state yesterday, June 10, 2010.

Per Bruce Feldman: Dillon Baxter actually had notified the USC coaching staff yesterday that five schools had contacted him.

Glad to see Dillon let it be known....

makes me like him even more

[Sniper]

http://usc.ocregister.com/2010/07/30/usc-football-barkley-guarantees-victory-over-ucla/43767/

“I know we beat them last year and we’re going to do the same this year,” Barkley said at Pac-10 Media Day on Thursday.

Weakest "guarantee" ever? Barkley is talking about the UCLA game.

[mellojello]

SC games just aren't going to be the same this year. I've seen the SC vs. Cal game in LA for as many years as I can remember, but I'll probably skip it this year.

Todd McNair was an awful RB coach. I am interested in seeing what Pola does with the RB talent. I heard someone say if all the fuss (and lawsuit) was worth it over a RB coach. Yes it is. Joe McKnight is what happens when a talented player is not taught solid fundamentals, and he was the starter of the 10-deep of 5* RB recruits.

[HindSight]

Glad to see Dillon let it be known....

makes me like him even more
how about now?

[SickwithIt1010]

how about now?

i still like him...yes, if thats what your asking.

[mellojello]

i still like him...yes, if thats what your asking.Don't think that's what he was asking.

[JRTPlaya21]

Bryant & Havili got in a fight

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=5441705

[Sniper]

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/24269/fight-on-havili-breaks-teammates-cheekbone

The latest out of Heritage Hall: USC cornerback T.J. Bryant underwent surgery on his cheekbone Thursday as a result of a fight with fullback Stanley Havili.

[soybean]

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/24269/fight-on-havili-breaks-teammates-cheekbone

The season's off to a great start!

[SickwithIt1010]

The season's off to a great start!

Yeah, Havili has been suspended indefinitely. **** my life.

[Sniper]

Yeah, Havili has been suspended indefinitely. **** my life.

Apparently, indefinitely means one day in Kiffinese.

http://www.collegefantasyfootballinsider.com/news/17475/Stanley-Havili-returns-to-practice

USC has reinstated fullback Stanley Havili one day after suspending him indefinitely. A lot of the players, including the injured T.J. Bryant, came to his defense and asked that he be allowed to practice again.

[619]

FML. That sums up my feelings at the moment.

[mellojello]

The news keeps getting better...

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dillon-baxter-usc-20100812,0,3638990.story

[SickwithIt1010]

The news keeps getting better...

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dillon-baxter-usc-20100812,0,3638990.story

**** me running.

[CameronCropper]

It just seems like one thing after another this season.

[619]

Bradford, as a leader of this football team, has to smack some sense into Dillon.

It's time to ******* grow up, man. Allegedly this not a suspension originating from one incident, instead Kiffin was said to have decided to suspend Dillon after "examining his seven months here."

[SickwithIt1010]

Bradford, as a leader of this football team, has to smack some sense into Dillon.

It's time to ******* grow up, man. Allegedly this not a suspension originating from one incident, instead Kiffin was said to have decided to suspend Dillon after "examining his seven months here."

Dillon will grow up fast, i think that is what Lane is doing this for. He needs to learn that if he continues to do dumb ****, there is going to be punishment. Im glad that Lane did something about it.

[619]

Kiffin already leaving his mark on the team. Tyler named starter over Bradford. Also of note, freshmen Robert Woods and Nickell Robey earned starting jobs, and Kennard beat out Galippo.

The latter isn't all that suprising, but still, wow.

[Sniper]

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=5510355

USC and Michigan are in a ******* battle to see who can get the most negative publicity this off-season.

This time, Lane Kiffin suspended freshman DB Patrick Hall indefinitely for unspecified reasons.

[Ozzy]

Wow that defense against Hawaii, what a joke.


However Perry did not play and clearly TJ Bryant not having him at corner is a huge issue. But them practicing free contact is not the way to go but clearly they had to because of injury.

Hopefully that was why they played so soft. Offense looked great, Tyler that is quite an improvement he made. I liked how the offensive line played as well.

Good note on the defense, watch out for Kennard, he is going to be a beast for Monte in that Tampa 2 defense, what an outstanding athlete he is at linebacker and I feel he is strong enough to get off blocks as well. He could have a monster year.


Just not the same without Pete, but big thing is the focus on defense, hopefully Monte can turn it around because clearly Kiffin knows very little about improving that side of the ball. I still say defense first, that is what made USC great and that is what will make them great in the future.

Last year is proof, the best defensive teams, Alabama and Texas were in the National Title game, heck even look at Nebraska, great defense, poor offense but so what they were still successful in the end because of that defense. Any team can play good offense, note Hawaii, Texas Tech in the past, SMU currently....The big boys play D and I hope the Trojans D can turn it around, because at least they got players there and talent at many positions.

[soybean]

If USC finishes 10-3 this season would have been a success. The offense is playing out of their minds and we would have lost only 3 games (2 by last second field goals). and 2 to top 5 teams.

USC is ranked 116/120 in pass defense.

If Monte can either get it done or if LK gets the guts to fire his dad and bring in someone younger with a better game plan we'll be back on top soon.

Also, the way Barkley is playing now... think about how good he can be if he stays until his senior year (considering he progresses fully).

[dannyz]

Man Woods,Prater,Farmer. It will be scary.

[SickwithIt1010]

Monte isnt going anywhere, our defense was going to get gashed this year anyways because theyre just not ready to be an elite unit yet. First year in a new system and just a bunch of guys who just didnt perform this year.

And Monte is still getting used to the college game. His defense is set for a pass first offense which you see every week in the NFL, in the college game hes seeing spread offenses and read option....things he never saw in the NFL. Monte is one of the brightest defensive minds in the game, he will be just fine.

[soybean]

terrible...

[CashmoneyDrew]

What's this about Markeith Ambles skipping classes and maybe looking to transfer?

[SickwithIt1010]

What's this about Markeith Ambles skipping classes and maybe looking to transfer?

hes been nothing but problems since he got here, doesnt surprise me.

[wicket]

Thanks guys i enjoyef this very much