Defense steals the show in the 2012 spring game
Senior quarterback Matt Barkley is unable to get in sync with his receivers and the defense forces several turnovers in the contest.
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Life after Tre Madden’s injury
In a number of ways, it’s been a bit of a quiet spring for USC. Senior quarterback Matt Barkley has taken fewer reps in order to allow redshirt freshmen signal callers Cody Kessler and Max Wittek to spend more time with the first team unit. Both are competing for the backup spot. Junior All-American wide […]
Max Browne changes QB battle
The quarterback situation at USC just got a little bit more interesting. On Wednesday night, quarterback Max Browne of Skyline High School in Sammamish, Wash., verbally committed to USC, after a three-day unofficial visit to campus. According to Rivals.com, Browne is the No. 1 overall prospect at his position in the 2013 class. The 6-foot-5, […]
Madden injures knee during Thursday’s practice
The linebacker-turned-running back was unable to walk off the field on his own.
Backup QB debate heats up
Spring football is in full effect on the USC campus. Last Saturday, the USC football team held its first scrimmage at the Coliseum. With the clock counting down until the conclusion of spring practice and the imminent season opener on Sept. 1, now is the time for the Trojans to start prepping for the future. […]
Defense flexes its muscles in spring game
Although USC finds the endzone four times, the defense outshone its offensive counterparts.
Establishing a backup quarterback is crucial
Backup quarterbacks live by this mantra: It’s just a play away. Just as the vice president is a heartbeat away from the presidency, the No. 2 signal-callers are one snap away from going from relative obscurity to having all eyes looking at them. There are those who never get the chance, those that history relegates […]
Barkley, Woods look stellar on offense
The quarterback-wide receiver duo has developed an even stronger connection this spring.
Trojan offense shines in rare moment
The offense is starting to hit its stride after the defense has dominated most of the spring.
Spring rings in hope for Kiffin and Trojans
The torrential rains of the last few days have not been a coincidence. They are a clear message from the college football gods, who know spring practice begins today: “We’re watching you.” USC is near the midway point of paying for its “sins” — and I use that word loosely, considering all the inconsistent rulings […]