Penn State Over Ohio State

JoPa wins at Ohio State for the first time in 30 years.

USC Football: Preview And Odds For USC v. Arizona

The Trojans travel to Arizona to take on U of A on 25OCT08.  According to bodog, USC is favored by 15.  The USC Blog predicts USC to win by 4.

Both Damian Williams and Joe McKnight are cleared to play against Arizona.

In other news, two Trojans have been selected for the mid-season All-American team: Fili Moala and Kevin Ellison.

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USC Washington State: Final Score 69 – 0

The Trojans were favored by 42 points.  They covered and then some.  USC scored 41 points during the first half.  The final score: USC 69, WSU 0.

 

Mark Sanchez had 5 TD passes.

USC had three running backs, Green, Johnson, and Gable, all with over 100 yards.

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USC Football: USC v Washington State Point Spread

The Men of Troy take on Washington State on 18OCT08.  The Trojans are favored by 42 points, according to bodog.

Not that the Trojans have always triumphed when they are favored, but this should be a big win for USC.

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USC Football: Cushing And Maualuga Semifinalists for Lombardi Award

Trojans Brian Cushing and Rey Maualuga were among the 12 semifinalists announced for the Lombardi Award.  The Lombardi Award goes annually to the college football lineman — offense or defense — who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi.

Here is a list of all of the semifinalists:

Brian Cushing, Linebacker, University of Southern California Auston English, Defensive End, University of Oklahoma James Laurinaitis, Linebacker, The Ohio State University Alex Mack, Offensive Lineman, University of California Rey Maualuga, Linebacker, University of Southern California

USC Football Update Before Washington State

The Men of Troy will be playing at Washington State on 10OCT08.

Here are some updates on the current status of the Trojans:

• David Buehler is better at kicking touchbacks than any other kicker in the country.
• Fili Moala was named Pac-10 special teams player of the week.
• Joe McKnight missed his second practice this week.
• Vidal Hazelton is still hampered by an ankle injury, but is not expected to redshirt.
• Dennis Erickson on SC’s defense: “They just don’t let you breathe.”

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USC Football: Carroll’s Comments On Mitch Mustain

Coach Carroll comments on Mitch Mustain,

“He had fun, loved it and had a big light in his eye because he had a blast,” Carroll said.
The look, and the confidence that produced it, was in stark contrast to the mostly tentative vibe Mustain gave off as he attempted to learn and consistently execute the Trojans’ offense.
In high school, Mustain deftly ran a spread attack almost exclusively from the shotgun formation. The scheme was similar at Arkansas, where his high school coach was hired as offensive coordinator.

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Pete Carroll Outstanding Coach; Better Person

USC football coach Pete Carroll has amassed an extraordinary record at SC.  But what is even more impressive is his philanthropic work.  Earlier this year, Coach Carroll ensured that his special assistant, Ricky Rosa, received a Rose Bowl ring.

Now Coach Carroll has invited Ryan Davidson, a 15-year-old boy battling cancer, to practice,

On this day Carroll walked Ryan onto the field and showed him a player/coach-only close-up view. When practice ended QB Mark Sanchez came over and escorted Ryan into the middle of USC’s postpractice huddle, where the players cheered his name.

Ryan and his family will be at the Coliseum for Saturday’s game against Arizona State.

USC Football: Maualuga To Start Against Arizona State

The Scariest Defender in college football, Trojan middle linebacker Rey Maualuga, has recovered from the sprained right knee he suffered during USC‘s loss to Oregon State.  According to Coach Carroll, Maualuga is “full go.”

With Maualuga returning, Brian Cushing will return to strongside linebacker.

The Men of Troy take on Arizona State at 3:30 pm on 11OCT08 at the Coliseum.

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USC Football: USC 44 Oregon 10

The Trojans rebound from the loss to Oregon State with a big victory over Oregon.

The final score:

USC – 44

Oregon – 10

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USC Football: Mustain Number 2 Quarterback

Mitch Mustain has moved to number 2 on the depth chart for the Trojans.  Mustain was behind Mark Sanchez, Garrett Green, and Aaron Corp before the Oregon State game.  Looks like completion for quarterback is still fierce at SC.

Also on the in Mustain news,

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing the University of Arkansas of mishandling an investigation over e-mails critical of former quarterback Mitch Mustain.

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H/T: inside usc

USC Football: Linebacker Update Cushing And Galippo In, Maualuga Out

Going into the Oregon game, on 4OCT08, USC will be without linebacker Rey Maualuga.  College Football’s Scariest Defender is still suffering from the knee injury he suffered during the Oregon State game.

Chris Galippo, from Servite, has recovered from his second back surgery, and is expected to start at middle linebacker for the Trojans.

Brian Cushing is still wearing a cast on his right hand, from a broken bone suffered in the Oregon State game.  But, he will have the cast removed before game time and will start for the Men of Troy.

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H/T: OC Register USC Blog

Top Ten College Football Programs Of All Time

This is the definitive list of the top college football programs of all time.

1. USC
   • 11 National Championships: 1928, 1931, 1932, 1939, 1962,1967, 1972, 1974, 1978, 2003, 2004
   • 7 Heisman Trophy Winners
   • Winning Percentage: 70.2%
   • Street & Smith Rank: 2
2. Notre Dame
   • 11 National Championships: 1924, 1929, 1930, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1966, 1973, 1977, 1988
   • 7 Heisman Trophy Winners
   • Winning Percentage: 73.8%
   • Street & Smith Rank: 1
3. Ohio State
   • National Championships: 1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002
   • 7 Heisman Trophy Winners (6 winners)
   • Winning Percentage: 71.3%
   • Street & Smith Rank: 8
4. Oklahoma
   • 7 National Championships: 1950, 1955, 1956, 1974, 1975, 1985, 2000
   • 5 Heisman Trophy Winners
   • Winning Percentage: 71.0%
   • Street & Smith Rank: 3
5. Alabama
   • 9 National Championships: 1925, 1926, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992
   • Heisman Trophy Winners: 0
   • Winning Percentage: 70.6%
   • Street & Smith Rank: 4
6. Nebraska
   • 5 National Championships: 1970, 1971, 1994, 1995, 1997
   • 3 Heisman Trophy Winners
   • Winning Percentage: 70.2%
   • Street & Smith Rank: 5
7. Miami
   • 5 National Championships: 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 2001
   • 2 Heisman Trophy Winners
8. Penn State
   • 3 National Championships: 1969, 1981, 1994
   • 1 Heisman Trophy Winner
   • Winning Percentage: 68.7%
9. Tennessee
   • 2 National Championships: 1951, 1998
   • Heisman Trophy Winners: 0
   • Winning Percentage: 69.5%
10. Michigan
    • National Championships
    • 3 Heisman Trophy Winners
    • Winning Percentage: 74.4%
    • Street & Smith Rank: 6

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USC Football: Injury To Tight End Rhett Ellison

Trojan tight end, Rhett Ellison, son of former Trojan, 49er, Raider, and current missile defense expert,   Riki Ellison, has a hairline fracture and is expected to be out for three to four weeks.

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