Tag Archive for: Woods

USC begins preparations for California


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At Sunday’s practice, junior transfer cornerback Isiah Wiley was the best player, per USC head coach Lane Kiffin. “He was actually the MVP of the day,” Kiffin said of Wiley’s practice performance. “Maybe he’s one of those stories of a guy that pops up during a bye week and takes on the challenge of wanting […]

Blast from the past: Arizona


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USC heads into the bye week after a 48-41 victory over the Arizona Wildcats. Arizona came into the Coliseum with only one win on the season but faced three top-10 opponents three weeks in a row. The win gave the Trojans their second win in the South division. Positives: Junior quarterback Matt Barkley broke the […]

What to watch for without USC football


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No USC football this weekend. I might cry. The connection between junior quarterback Matt Barkley and sophomore wide receiver Robert Woods is, in a word, beautiful. But I won’t be able to see these Trojans try to break another offensive record Saturday. What about the high praise showering freshman wide receiver Marqise Lee? I won’t […]

Game rewind: Arizona


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The set-up: Arizona arrived at the Coliseum with a 1-3 record after playing three top-10 teams in consecutive weeks. The Wildcats hoped to turn their season around against a USC team that was coming off of a dismal performance at Arizona State. The story: Following an unsuccessful opening drive for the Wildcats, the Trojans capitalized […]

Trojans crush Orange in nonconference matchup


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Despite trailing for the first time all season following a 23-yard field goal from sophomore kicker Ross Krautman, giving Syracuse an early 3-0 lead, USC responded quickly, scoring 24 unanswered points en route to a 38-17 victory over the Orange. “It is really nice to get a win like the old days,” USC coach Lane […]

Practice Notes: Aug. 31


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USC kept preparing for Minnesota on Wednesday, as they practiced for the second time this week. Sophomore wide receiver Robert Woods was still in the yellow no-contact jersey with a bruised elbow, but he was a full participant in drills. The special teams focused on recovering onside kicks. The drill lasted several minutes as the […]

USC 2011 season outlook


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USC released its first depth chart for the 2011 season Sunday. Listed below is the offense.   LT:   Kalil; Guertler RG: Johnny Martinez OR Aundrey Walker OR Cody Temple LG:   Galten OR Coleman OR Martin OR Markowitz C:      Holmes; Martinez OR Markowitz OR Hobbi RT:   Graf; Garness TE:   Telfer OR Grimble OR Thomas Flanker:  Lee OR […]