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 Football: Preview Of Stanley Havili

It is no secret that here at Dreadnaught Stanley Havili is a favorite.  At WeAreSC, there is a great preview of the USC fullback:
Two years ago, the Trojans got a taste of life without a fullback when Stanley Havili became the third fullback to suffer a season-ending injury within the team’s first three games.
Last year, [...]

USC Football: Rey Maualuga Discusses Decision To Return For Senior Year

Senior linebacker,  and college football’s scariest defender, Rey Maualuga discusses his decision to forgo the NFL and play another year at USC,
How’s the summer going?
“It’s going good, we’re finishing our summer workouts strong, like usual. We’re inching down to the final days of summer workouts and summer school. Just getting ready for that last hump [...]

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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SEC Complaining About The BCS Before The Season Starts

Is the SEC already complaining about the BCS?  It looks like it,
Say Southern California goes 12-0. Say Florida, Auburn or Georgia finishes 11-2 with an SEC championship. Those teams’ schedules are much harsher then Ohio State’s slate. The conference in which they play is projected to be much tougher than the Big Ten.
So what then?
Does [...]

Former Trojan Mike Williams: Back To Form With The Tennessee Titans

Update on former USC wide receiver Mike Williams.

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. 
The photo below is of [...]

USC Football: 20 Questions With Rey Maualuga

Did you ever wonder who is the favorite athlete of college football’s scariest defender, USC Trojan Ray Maualuga? SC Playbook has the answer to this and much more:
Favorite Professional Sports Team: I don’t really follow any sports teams, but I like to watch the New England Patriots and their success.
Favorite Athlete: Troy Polamalu
Favorite Music [...]

USC Football: Pete Carroll And Trojans Tour Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS

USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier.  The USC Trojans are and 11-Nation Title winning super-program.  At the helm of both is Coach Pete Carroll.  At least for a moment, Coach Carroll was at the helm of both.
Last month, Carroll joined fellow Trojans Steve Smith, Matt Leinart, Brad Budde, Ron Yary and Jeremy [...]

USC Football: 2008 USC Football Schedule Wallpaper

Download the Trojan’s 2008 football schedule as wallpaper for your computer.  It features Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing, Kevin Ellison, and Patrick Turner.  If this is any indication, the defense will be the centerpiece of the Men of Troy this season.
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Ping: Boi From Troy.

USC Football: Video of Pete Carroll From Rose Bowl

USC football-coach Pete Carroll, before the Rose Bowl.  Video bellow

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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Hat tip: TrojanWire

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