USC routs Colorado in historic fashion
Senior quarterback Matt Barkley and junior wide receiver Robert Woods connected for four touchdowns as both set career records.
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Trojans searching for some answers
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Ah, that looked like a USC team of yesteryear, didn’t it? The Trojans were ranked in the top five. They were beginning Pac-12 play on the road. They were more than a touchdown favorite. So, naturally, they laid an egg. Yup, USC again stumbled kicking off its conference slate, this time […]
‘Arrogant’ message has run its course
I almost wrote this column two years ago. I wanted to respond to the launch of the Lost Angeles blog, the brainchild of 29-year-old Zack Jerome. The blog went on to spawn an on-campus “Arrogant Nation” movement, which I wanted to point out perpetuated the outdated stereotype that USC was stocked with bigheaded rich kids. Then the […]
Fans shouldn’t worry about Barkley’s spring
Spring football is officially over at USC. The annual spring game held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum gave the team and fans the final taste of Trojan football until fall. Matt Barkley has constantly been in the spotlight since his decision to forgo the 2011 NFL draft. Like his team, Barkley has received significant […]
Barkley embodies Trojan spirit
Despite facing adversity all throughout college, the junior signal caller has not wavered.
Heisman odds still not in Woods’ favor
Five games into the college football season, the nation’s best players are building their cases for the sport’s biggest award. The race for the Heisman Trophy, given annually to the most outstanding player in college football, is watched almost as closely as the battle for the national title. Preseason Heisman favorites like Stanford quarterback Andrew […]
Allen to be recognized by Harold Pump Foundation
The former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL standout will be honored next month.
Future still bleak for USC football program
I woke up yesterday to an email from USC football announcing Tuesday’s “Trojan Day” at L.A. Live. USC coach Lane Kiffin, his father Monte and Ed Orgeron will be there signing autographs. Season tickets will be available for purchase. But the most promising part of the email was written in all capitals at the top: […]
Leinart hopes to reshape his NFL fortunes
Despite college success, the former Trojan signal caller has struggled in the professional ranks.
NCAA president pushes for better understanding of NCAA processes
Mark Emmert is stressing a need for transparency to help the media gain a better understanding of NCAA rules, including the unacceptable idea of pay-for-play.