Nickell Robey declares for NFL draft
Despite projecting into the fourth round, the junior cornerback and three-year starter elects to forego his final year of eligibility.
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NFL draft looms for pair of star Trojans
To me, awaiting word on whether USC will play in the Holiday Bowl or Sun Bowl carries about as much intrigue as the Chevron car races we’re forced to watch at every football and basketball game. Frankly, I don’t care, although it is entertaining to watch people go bonkers when the fire truck wins. I’ll […]
Lee headlines Pac-12 awards for Trojans
Sophomore wide receiver Marqise Lee and freshman defensive end Leonard Williams received recognition from the Pac-12 yesterday, with Lee winning Offensive Player of the Year in the conference and Williams taking home the Freshman Defensive Player of the Year award. The awards, in conjunction with All-Conference First Team recognition given to Lee and senior center […]
Trojans need to order up blitzes
It’s been a couple of weeks since I could write that USC won, but Saturday’s 38-17 beatdown of Arizona State finally allows me to be optimistic. The Trojans now sit at 7-3 and can win the Pac-12 South with a victory against UCLA next weekend at the Rose Bowl. Yeah, USC put up 38 points. […]
No. 9 USC outdone by Arizona 39-36
TUCSON — Any hopes No. 9 USC had of playing in Miami for the BCS National Title Game are officially gone. After finding themselves in a 10-0 hole in the first quarter, the Trojans were unable to convert a late Hail Mary attempt as time expired to rally back against Arizona, losing 39-36 at Arizona […]
Kiffin refuses to let lack of discipline slide
Before halftime against Colorado, USC committed three personal foul penalties.
Josh Shaw shores up corner spot
The sophomore cornerback filled in admirably after Torin Harris suffered a concussion.
Quick start propels USC to win in Seattle
Though they were held scoreless in the second half, the Trojans’ 24-7 lead at halftime proved too much for the Huskies to overcome.
Trojans prevail 24-14 over Washington
SEATTLE — What began Saturday night as a likely blowout entering halftime evolved into a fourth-quarter barnburner before a sold-out CenturyLink Field crowd. No. 11 USC, however, escaped with a 24-14 victory on the strength of junior running back Silas Redd’s 26 carries for 155 yards. “Any time you go on the road and you […]
Could Marqise Lee play cornerback, too?
USC sophomore Marqise Lee is already one of the most dynamic players in college football as a wide receiver and kick returner. CBSSports.com’s weekly Heisman Trophy Straw Poll ranked Lee fourth, after all. But if it was up to the talented wideout, he’d do even more for the No. 11 Trojans. On the return flight […]