Former Trojan Broderick Green didn't think he was getting enough turf time with the stable of USC's running backs, so he decided to transfer back home to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Now, after waiting all summer for a NCAA ruling on his eligibility, he received the ruling he was hoping for. Green was cleared for immediate play in 2009. Suddenly the invisible man that rushed for 168 yards on 32 carries with three touchdowns last season, finally has a chance to shine in the Arkansas spotlight.
Got Shorty? They do now...Not to open up old wounds, but when Oregon State freshman running back Jacquizz Rodgers busted 186 rushing yards on the best defense in the country, the world took notice. At 5'-7 Rodgers was cloaked behind his o-line, and the likes of Cushing, Maualuga, Matthews and Mays couldn't draw a bead until he was already five yards down field. Pete Carroll watched this "undersized" kid burst through the seam again and again and he must of thought to himself, 'I got to get me one of those.'
Enter redshirt freshman, Venice High running back Curtis McNeal.
Reactions from USC players and coaches after junior receiver Vidal Hazelton filed the paperwork to transfer from the school: Receiver Brandon Carswell: (on whether Hazelton ever talked about leaving) “Not about leaving. Sometimes he would be like, ‘Man, I just need to work harder. Something’s going on to where I’m not playing.’ It’s just really surprising, though.” (on whether... more »
When tailback Broderick Green announced he was transferring, the first question that popped into most USC followers’ heads was: Who’s next? Receiver Vidal Hazelton seemed like a logical candidate. Not only has his playing time dropped precipitously after he ranked second on the team in catches last season, but the coaches declined his request to seek a medical redshirt.... more »
Hopefully you got a chance to see redshirt freshman Broderick Green's bruising 121 yard tirade against Washington State, because that's the last you'll see him in a Trojan uniform. That's right, Broderick Green seems to have got a little moody himself, and has asked for a scholarship release and transfer at the end of the semester.
Pete Carroll had nothing but well-wishing for the departing Green. As quoted on LA Times:
"Broderick's been a great kid in our program and we're going to miss him," Carroll said on his site. "We wish him the best and look forward to seeing him get settled in wherever he ends up in the future."
Although Green's grandmother's ailing health was his primary reason for his return to Arkansas, playing time was a definite consideration. Green has been back five deep on the talented six man tailback depth chart. Green ran for 168 yards and three touchdowns this semester.
<!--start image--><!-- end image-->USC wide receiver Damian Williams ran from the line of scrimmage against Cal Saturday. He looked up into a sea of Cal jerseys, and at that moment, he knew getting open wasn't going to be all that easy. The Bear defense made sure it took away the big plays, but the Trojan offense still did enough... more »
D.J. Shoemate doesn’t care what position he plays; he just wants to contribute to the USC football program in any way he can. Shoemate, a freshman from Servite High, worked at a new spot during practice Monday - tailback. It’s the third position since training camp for Shoemate, who began the summer as a wide receiver before shifting to... more »
USC steamrolled over Washington for the Trojans third shutout of the season. Runningback CJ Gable (10 carries for 108 yards) and Patrick Turner (6 receptions for 100 yards) each came up big with two touchdowns. Mark Tyler saw significant playing time, amassing 85 yards on 16 carries and a TD. Stafon Johnson, Broderick Green and quarterback Mark Sanchez all rushed for a touchdown. Sanchez finished 15/19 for 167 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. Washington QB Fouch wasn't as lucky, getting picked off by the Trojans' Galippo, McAllister and Maualuga.
Stafon Johnson credited Mark Sanchez with a key block that led to his phenomenal 22 yard cut-back touchdown against Oregon, one that will undoubtedly add some flair to Johnson's growing highlight reel. Well Mark, consider the favor returned. Not only did Johnson lead the team with 83 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown, but check out the block he lays on this Arizona defender to lead to Havili's game winning TD.
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