tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:18:22 +0000http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)Blogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-2411710127498491344Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:24:00 +00002009-09-26T23:47:02.955-07:00USC was impressive off the bat by outscoring Washington State 20-0 in the 1st quarter. However, against a team they were suppose to beat by 45 points, they only outscored WSU 7-6 the rest of the game. Put that all together, and for a second consecutive week, USC did not look like a championship caliber team. Haunted by turnovers, penalties, and a clear drop in offensive play calling, the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/fOrbDyvWQdM/usc-not-impressive-past-2-weeks-amazing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/usc-not-impressive-past-2-weeks-amazing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-6519858953437164511Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:48:00 +00002009-09-19T16:07:58.453-07:00The power went out in the middle of the night. My alarm clock is blinking 3:05am but it's really 7:30am. I'm an hour drive from work that starts at 8 am sharp, and I'm a slow dresser. I rush and get to the office only to realize I left my laptop at home. I managed fine by quickly remaking my PowerPoint presentation at the office. I already knew what to put on my slides, but will just have to livehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/qrGRrKLYOvw/makings-of-bad-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/makings-of-bad-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-6256161765299246087Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:34:00 +00002009-09-12T20:45:41.715-07:00The biggest rookie quarterback mistake made in the game was not by Matt Barkley, but by true sophomore Terrelle Pryor. With the game on the line after USC just rumbled their way for a 3 point lead with just a minute left, Terrelle Pryor was not able to handle the pressure and was called for grounding. The loss of down and yards just made it difficult for the Buckeye offense to get close enough http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/5aewcZGuTCo/joe-and-matt-shined-when-it-mattered.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/joe-and-matt-shined-when-it-mattered.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-4394045466986825545Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:42:00 +00002009-09-11T19:52:47.285-07:00I figured we can try something new this year. USC has an abundance of All-American caliber tailbacks ligning up in it's backfield again this season. All can probably be the main back in most programs in the nation. We all know Joe Mcknight is Pete's favorite, but who is the best?Week 1.1. Stafon Johnson - Only carried the ball 6 times for 27 yards, but when the team needed to punch it in forhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/snTdRi40VJo/week-1-usc-running-back-ranking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-1-usc-running-back-ranking.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-2715442645763441612Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:33:00 +00002009-09-06T21:53:38.803-07:00 ESPN PhotoIf former USC Quarterback Mark Sanchez is wondering how much different his role would be if he was playing for the Trojans instead of the New York Jets, Matt Barkley will quickly tell him, "not a whole lot different." Matt Barkley, like Sanchez, has a strong offensive line to protect him and a solid running game. The freshman phenom didn't have to be spectacular, although he was - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/xhXD8rvKNL4/freshman-phenom-and-tailbacks-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/freshman-phenom-and-tailbacks-run.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-2583220352724142682Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:40:00 +00002009-08-30T23:30:48.855-07:00Well Aaron Corp definitely got bitten, but it wasn't Matt's bark that rattled the red-shirt sophomore - it was Pete Carroll's vicious bite.Pete Carroll said Corp will have a chance to keep his starting job after he came down with the leg injury. Carroll said he'll throw Corp back in the mix with the first group and give him a chance to hang on to the starting position he earned during spring http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/2kTJsgsi2QQ/bark-bites-corp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/bark-bites-corp.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-4253364081390686795Tue, 12 May 2009 23:12:00 +00002009-05-12T16:49:13.375-07:00Hey Joe where you goin'? Really. Where are you going?Joe McKnight was known as the steal of the year for Pete Carroll after luring him in to come to USC. He was already dubbed as the next Reggie Bush before he finished packing his bags to go to California. His speed, vision, and versatility gave all the fans and scouts all they needed to crown him as the next Reggie who will dazzle the field http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/VMyjaO2470I/hey-joe-where-you-goin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/hey-joe-where-you-goin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-6505392413859618313Fri, 01 May 2009 22:06:00 +00002009-05-01T17:44:32.965-07:00Fullback D.J. Shoemate at the Trojan Huddle @ Rivals VideoDJ Shoemate has big shoes to fill at fullback. He'll be shadowing a well established player at that position in Stanley Havili who Mark Schlaback of ESPN once named as one of the seven college football secrets back in 2007. How did a highly touted wide receiver literally end up in this (fullback) position? Well the answer to that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/hFRz71SZgG8/dj-shoe-in-to-be-huge-impact.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/dj-shoe-in-to-be-huge-impact.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-4696115122738927370Fri, 01 May 2009 20:39:00 +00002009-05-01T13:52:18.324-07:00Here is a link for JetsTV where you can watch Rex Ryan's full press conference and some clips of the practice.Rex Ryan calls mark a "natural leader." Mark Sanchez has showed New York his high energy, enthusiasm, and love for the game by getting the rookies together to prepare for this morning's practice. “Well, I guess there was some guy that we had on offense who got the entire offense togetherhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/q7KE0sbq95o/marks-1st-practice-at-jets-mini-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/marks-1st-practice-at-jets-mini-camp.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-3922567816915617594Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:44:00 +00002009-04-25T20:59:58.310-07:00The Lions grabbed the 1st quarterback from the draft, but the Jets four picks later picked up the #1 quarterback from the same draft. Matthew Stafford will sign the larger contract this time around, but I have a strong feeling that when everything is all said and done, Mark Sanchez will sign more big contracts in the future.Stafford will just be a footnote to this draft compared to Sanchez. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/H0qa9Wpv4lc/with-pick-lucky-team-picks-mark-sanchez.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/with-pick-lucky-team-picks-mark-sanchez.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-3395061561349540223Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:48:00 +00002009-04-25T12:53:35.101-07:00Many have asked about our take on the draft and the USC players that will soon be NFL millionaires. Here is a quick run down.Sanchez - You can't turn on ESPN without hearing about Mark Sanchez. Many feel he is a better pick than Stafford and will have more success. It's amazing to me how they keep talking about him having the "IT" factor but still see the Lions picking Stafford first. I guesshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/Y-4wAUuSqiQ/mark-it-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/mark-it-down.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-6502430716483884666Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:58:00 +00002009-04-10T00:58:33.583-07:00Link from NFL.com/nflnetwork http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/amgR3MaitGU/usc-pro-day-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/usc-pro-day-video.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-8151307008692180838Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:59:00 +00002009-04-07T14:00:48.484-07:00I'm listening to a great interview on the Mason and Ireland Show. Yes, it sounds like there's a lot of political crap that's stalling the arrival of an NFL team to the city of Los Angeles. I still remember the year the Raiders and the Rams packed their bags and left. I remember the outrage. It just didn't make any sense. It's like sitting at a 5 star restaurant and all the sudden the waitershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/-O8PXbI-WAk/does-usc-make-us-forget-about-nfl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/does-usc-make-us-forget-about-nfl.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-244478540751609441Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:07:00 +00002009-04-03T20:07:41.584-07:00Listen herehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/bBVZIOZnzOs/trent-dilfer-has-man-love-for-sanchez.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/trent-dilfer-has-man-love-for-sanchez.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-6109736239302969878Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:25:00 +00002009-03-27T12:01:51.188-07:00In the past two seasons, have you heard anyone ask for "the next Leinart?" Please tell me if you have, because I know I haven't. Matt Leinart stepped in for Carson Palmer, and finished of one of the best college careers a football player can have. After he left, we were left with the same uncertainty after Palmer's departure, but John David Booty and Mark Sanchez followed and did very well.We http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/Hq4_fQ8aUdI/next-reggie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/next-reggie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-7312432580038684492Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:18:00 +00002009-03-11T17:21:07.788-07:00CBS Sports has Taylor Mays as the #1 prospect in the 2010 NFL Draft. Doesn't surprise us at all. Taylor Mays is a beast. Read more herehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/roZCPe7j8CI/mays-may-go-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/mays-may-go-1.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-266898286804507779Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:25:00 +00002009-03-03T09:28:59.633-08:00Well we're now on twitter. Still trying to get a use twitter. It will be a place of quick thought, in game reaction, and all the miscellaneous things we can't think of just yet. www.twitter.com/uscfootblogFollow us or we'll..... well nothing but you'll be off our list of cool people.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/g9aNYs-MFuM/twitter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/twitter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-8533396021038273559Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:37:00 +00002009-03-02T10:56:41.343-08:00Yes this entry is about former USC Quarterback Mark Sanchez. No, it has nothing to do with the 7 Eleven drink except for the illustration above. :) When I first heard of the rumor of the Chiefs trading for Matt Cassel from the Patriots I honestly didn't think much of it. The Pats later franchised tagged the former USC QB and that was the end of that for this season as far as I was concerned. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/HMym7ssmvPM/mark-sanchez-and-big-gulp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/mark-sanchez-and-big-gulp.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-9204997016559727866Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:35:00 +00002009-02-07T21:45:26.059-08:00First off, thanks James for the recent comment. It made me think of spam musubi. Has anyone here ever had one before? It's simply plain slice of spam with a little bit of rice wrapped in seaweed and wam-bam you got spam musubi.Now the question in my mind is... Is Manti Te'o the equivalent of spam musubi?I had spam musubi from the lovely island of Hawaii. They serve it in many different http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/5xUw98rXakw/spam-musubi-and-manti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/spam-musubi-and-manti.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-378199788483151941Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:08:00 +00002009-02-04T19:22:31.807-08:00Pete did a great job and put together a good looking class. Sadly, it could've been so much better. Landing Manti Te'o would have made good become great. It's like getting 5 out of the 6 numbers on the lottery. We still get a big payout, but getting just one more number would've really made us feel like we hit a huge jackpot.It's really quite a surprise to many that Te'o chose Notre Dame overhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/frRMU5lPQRY/national-signing-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)1http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/national-signing-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-1471300794160990789Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:56:00 +00002009-01-24T19:03:16.551-08:00If you've watched any coverage of the senior bowl, you would know that the 3 linebackers from USC are one of the main talks of the town. They are clearly out practicing the other guys and standing out in the crowd as they dominate in the practices for the Senior Bowl.It's especially great to see Clay Mathews turn some heads. He went from being a walk on to a potential 2nd round draft pick. It http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/IbNiDrMOnSg/rey-cush-and-mr-mathews.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/rey-cush-and-mr-mathews.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-4872277314757219718Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:33:00 +00002009-01-14T15:51:40.818-08:00Mark Sanchez only spent one year as a starter for the Trojans. That's fine. Matt Cassel spent many years holding the clip board and he's doing fine. A great Rose Bowl performance has really helped him boost his value. I think Mark is a great kid with an amazing arm and pray that he does well in the NFL. Hopefully in addition to that, he gets drafted really high so he can get a great contracthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/Yxec2FT9K48/sanchez-to-make-mark-in-nfl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/sanchez-to-make-mark-in-nfl.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-57855236481587171Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:16:00 +00002009-01-13T17:26:09.760-08:00The guy is like a jumbo jet man! He's fast! He's Ginormous! Each time he comes flyin by, you hear a big BOOM! I'm not just talking about the whooping sound when he cracks a player on the field as seen below I'm actually talking about his mouth too. Is it arrogance? Yes! Is it bad? No! He doesn't talk trash. He just lets people know how confident he is in his skills. That talk isn't a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/2kno3l9kLr0/taylor-mays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/taylor-mays.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-2730219108500464304Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:38:00 +00002009-01-12T11:43:19.190-08:00Now that Steve is in WA and taking apart Pete's staff and likely trying to steal his recruits as well, is it safe to say that Steve has become Tony Almeda and Pete is the badass Jack Bauer. Pete better phone in to CTU and yell out, "Damnit Chloe! I need backup"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/wZNYWzUrd7M/steve-sark-tony-almeda.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/steve-sark-tony-almeda.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735604174861300682.post-8037385727897275470Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:37:00 +00002009-01-08T16:44:24.356-08:00I still remember feeling pathetic on prom night. I stayed at home and surfed the internet. My friends went. I'm sure they had fun. They even stopped by the house so I can see them all dressed up. Seriously, that was a bad idea. I wasn't that much of a loser in high school that I couldn't get a date. Well I don't think I was. I just didn't want to go. My girlfriend and I broke up a few http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uscfootblog/~3/WgIIVzCmMcY/just-go-to-prom-without-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (uscfootblog)0http://uscfootblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/just-go-to-prom-without-me.html