The offense got off to a strong start, but they were inconsistent and fumbled more than they should have, but on the bright side, coaches opened up the playbook and allowed Matt Barkley to complete some deep passes. However this offense, and the receiving game in particular, needs to play better. Trojan fans eagerly await the return of the fastest receiver, Ronald Johnson, who suffered a shoulder injury in the scrimmage game in August.
This defense is impressive. They almost held the Cougars to a shutout if it were not for Aaron Corp's fumble late in the game. Defensive back Marshall Jones and defensive tackle Hebron Fangupo each suffered season ending injuries in this game. Injuries are part of the game, and this is why it never hurts to have depth like USC does. Pete Carroll and coaching staff "stockpile" talent, and given the current waves of injuries, this is when the depth is tested.
It's Monday, January 5, 2009. You're probably sitting at your desk right now. Welcome back. The holidays are over and odds are you're reflecting fondly on the food, the family gatherings, and, of course, the football. In order to brighten your day in the office, here's a look at some of the pageantry from the 2009 Rose Bowl between... more »
USC coach Pete Carroll, above, and quarterback Mark Sanchez, below, received rockstar treatment as they entered the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for Saturday's game against Oregon. When it was over, the Trojans reestablished themselves as a contender for a spot in the Bowl Championship Series title game with a 44-10 victory. The Ducks were averaging 47 points and 503... more »
<!----><!---->Replacing senior leadership is never easy; and while the development of Mark Sanchez gets the majority of the attention during USC's fall camp, matching the production that Fred Davis' departure left at tight end cannot be overlooked. Tight Ends coach Brennan Carroll, however, looks at this loss as an opportunity... more »
<!--start image--><!-- end image-->The best way to a wide receiver's head? It's through his hands. At least that's the approach Pete and Brennan Carroll have taken to true freshman Ronald Johnson. Also inside: Vincent Joseph gets some good news and Joe McKnight appears to be settling i... more »
Why is Pete Carroll jotting down notes at your six-year old brother's pee wee football game? Why is Carroll carousing the maternity ward, clocking just how fast the newborn baby makes it through the birth canal? Why, you ask?...Because it's never too early to start recruiting for 2025.
Okay. It's not that extreme but Carroll is making waves with his early recruiting tactics, locking in power-recruits before anyone else can get their hands on them. Carroll, along with his recruiting coordinator (and eldest son - Brennan), are sweeping up big talent from all around Southern California, already landing early-bird recruits for 2009.
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