Trojans key in on speed to stop spread
With more opponents straying from traditional pro-style offenses, USC’s defense has adapted, grooming lighter, speedier players.
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Four Trojans make Lombardi Award watch list
Sophomore linebacker Dion Bailey, senior center Khaled Holmes, senior defensive end Wes Horton and sophomore linebacker Hayes Pullard were named to the preseason watch list for the Rotary Lombardi Award, the Rotary Club of Houston announced Monday afternoon. The award is presented each year to the best lineman or linebacker in college football. Last year’s winner […]
Three Trojans added to Nagurski Award watch list
Three USC players were named to the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Award, the Charlotte Touchdown Club and Football Writers Association of America announced Thursday morning. The award is annually given to the best defensive player in college football. Sophomore linebacker Dion Bailey, senior safety T.J. McDonald and junior cornerback Nickell Robey were […]
Khaled Holmes among 51 named to Rimington Trophy watch list
Senior center Khaled Holmes has been named to the Rimington Trophy preseason watch list, the Rimington Trophy committee announced Tuesday. The award, which is annually given to the best center in college football, will be presented in December. Fifty-one players were named to the watch list for the 2012 season, including five players from the […]
Barkley among four Trojans named to Maxwell Award watch list
Senior quarterback Matt Barkley, sophomore wide receiver Marqise Lee, senior tailback Curtis McNeal and junior wide receiver Robert Woods have been named to the Maxwell Award watch list, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday. The four USC players named to the list is more than any other school. Arkansas, Clemson and Oklahoma each have three […]
Madden injures knee during Thursday’s practice
The linebacker-turned-running back was unable to walk off the field on his own.
Defense continues to outshine offense
Sophomore linebacker Dion Bailey and sophomore safety Josh Shaw sat out with injuries.
Young Trojan defense begins to hit its stride
In its last matchup against Washington, USC allowed two touchdowns in a 23-point win.
Core of freshmen bring back memories
Defense — it’s been a trademark of USC football. Sure, we always hear about Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush and Mike Williams, the high-powered offenses during those years when former USC coach Pete Carroll was around. Those Trojans’ teams boasted some of the most electrifying players in the nation. Though the Trojans sported one of the […]
Young USC team prepares for challenge
There are only three holdovers from a Trojan squad that last defeated Notre Dame in 2009.