Trojans Continue To Recruit Well For 2009

Matt Barkley signed in January.
Hebron Fangupo, the top JUCO defensive player, signed in May.
Alshon Jeffrey signed in June.
And the recruiting just keeps getting better for the Men of Troy.  The 2009 class is shaping up to be the number on recruiting class in the nation, according to Paul Peszko of bleacher report,
Vontaze Burfict, a five-star, [...]

USC v. Ohio State: Early Predictions

USC will face Ohio State (without “the” on 13SEPT08 at the newly expanded L.A. Coliseum.  SI.com predicts Ohio State’s defense will bring them a victory. 
In other SC news, the recently honored Matt Barkley explained that he does not plan to party as much as Matt Leinart. 
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USC Football: Linebacker Chris Galippo Undergoes Second Back Surgery

Chris Galippo, who had surgery in 2007 to repair a herniated disk, recently had another surgery on his back.  This latest surgery will likely keep him out for a portion of the 2008 season.
Galippo was projected to be the backup for Rey Maualuga at middle linebacker for the Trojans. 
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Fastest Player In College Football: Florida Gator Jeff Demps

Previously on Dreadnaught, it was reported that Trindon Holliday of LSU was the fastest player in the history of college football.  He did not hold that title for long.  Holliday is no longer the fastest player in the SEC.
Jeff Demps from South Lake H.S. (FL) recently ran a 10.01 in the 100 meters.  Demps broke [...]

USC Football Recruiting Update: Alshon Jeffrey Commits To 2009 Class

The No. 16 receiver for the 2009 class has committed to Southern Cal. Alshon Jeffrey is 6′ 3″ and 214 lbs. Apparently Jeffrey is also a stud on the basketball court.
Jeffrey will join recent commits Hebron Fangupo and top quarterback Matt Barkley.
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USC Football Recruiting Update: Hebron Fangupo Top JUCO Defensive Player Commits

USC football recruiting. The Trojans sign 11th player for 2009.

Notre Dame Football Coach Charlie Weis Disparages U.S. Military

Hoodlum - noun - a young street ruffian, esp. one belonging to a gang.
Thug - noun - a cruel or vicious ruffian, robber, or murderer.

Notre Dame Football Coach Charlie Weis was quoted as saying “I could get hoodlums and thugs and win tomorrow. I won’t do it that way.”
Evidently Coach Weis is referring [...]

USC Football Update: Mark Sanchez Named As Starting Quarterback

After taking a redshirt year in 2005, then serving as the backup for John David Booty in 2006 and 2007, it appears that Mark Sanchez will get his opportunity to lead the Men of Troy for the 2008 campaign. On 16APR08, Coach Pete Carroll named Sanchez as the starter, after the bulk of spring [...]

USC Football: Win Forever

The mantra for USC Football Coach Pete Carroll is “Win Forever.” Given the Trojan’s success over the past 6 seasons it is entirely possible. To get Coach Carroll’s Win Forever desktop wallpaper, and Win Forever gear, and the USCRipsIt blog.
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College Football Recruiting: Mike Stoops Accuses Arizona State Of Becoming A Junior College

On national signing day, University of Arizona head football coach Mike Stoops said that Arizona State has “turned into a J.C.” Stoops made this comment, suggesting that Dennis Erickson, head football of Arizona State, was accepting recruits with lower academic standards. Stoops was likely trying to explain is lack of success as coach [...]

USC Football Recruiting: Commits On Signing Day 2008 And Team Ranking

The Trojans ended the day ranked number 13 according to Scout.com and ranked as number 10 according to Rivals.com. One of the reasons for the lower ranked class this year is the number of commits. SC only had 18 commits, but the average star rank was 3.89 (2nd highest in the county). [...]

USC Football Recruiting: 2009 Top Prospect Matt Barkley Commits

The 2007-08 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year Matt Barkley, quarterback from Mater Dei High School, has committed to becoming a Trojan. The 6-foot 3, 220-pound Barkley is the first junior to win the award. Barkley made he decision to announce his decision after visiting USC on 19JAN08.

Barkley will not be eligible [...]