TrojanWire - Chris Galippo http://www.trojanwire.com/football/chris-galippo/index.php USC Football As It Happens Copyright 2008 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:25:41 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Photos: Tez an Army All-American <!---->This week, five-star linebacker and USC commitment Vontaze Burfict was officially invited to the Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio (Texas) Jan. 3. In front of a large group of fans and schoolmates at Husky Stadium, Burfict accepted his invitation to represent the West - following in the footsteps of Keith Rivers, Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing and Chris Galippo ]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/photos-tez-an-army-allamerican.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/photos-tez-an-army-allamerican.php Chris Galippo Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:25:41 -0800 `In A Zone' Freshman linebacker Chris Galippo said he was unaware he committed a late hit against Arizona last weekend.
``I was in a zone,'' Galippo said. ``I didn't realize what I did until after I heard the ref.''

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/in-a-zone.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/in-a-zone.php Chris Galippo Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:45:39 -0800 Morning Buzz Linebacker Chris Galippo admits coming back from two operations is tougher than he thought.

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/morning-buzz.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/morning-buzz.php Chris Galippo Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:22:59 -0800 USC-Washington State Report Card Here's the grades from Saturday's game.


RESULT: No. 6 USC 69, Washington State 0
RECORD: 5-1, 3-1
WEEK 6 GPA: B

QUARTERBACK

Mark Sanchez never got pressured in a practice-like atmosphere.

B+

RUNNING BACKS

USC also had three 100-yard rushers against Occidental in 1929.

A

WIDE RECEIVERS

And Occidental might have been better than Washington State.

B

OFFENSIVE LINE

Reserve Nick Howell had 18 knockdowns in first career start.

A-

DEFENSIVE LINE

Freshman Armond Armstead quickly emerging as a contributor.

B+

LINEBACKERS


Malcolm Smith and Chris Galippo saw real action against fake team.

B

SECONDARY

What did they have to do all day with Cougars refusing to pass?

C

SPECIAL TEAMS

That missed extra point might matter in a respectable game.

C+

COACHING

At least Pete Carroll substituted in second half to avoid 100-point margin.

B-

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/uscwashington-state-report-card.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/uscwashington-state-report-card.php Chris Galippo Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:02:10 -0800 Maualuga most likely out against Oregon Barring a last-minute recovery, USC middle linebacker Rey Maualuga won’t play against Oregon on Saturday because of a sprained right knee.

Maualuga missed practice for the third consecutive day.

Brian Cushing took most of the reps at middle linebacker Wednesday, with Michael Morgan sliding into Cushing’s strong-side spot.

Backup middle linebacker Chris Galippo, on the mend from back surgery, will play but probably won’t start.

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/maualuga-most-likely-out-against-oregon.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/maualuga-most-likely-out-against-oregon.php Rey Maualuga Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:07:23 -0800 Matthews Starts Clay Matthews will start against Oregon. Either at defensive end in place of Everson Griffen, or at strongside linebacker, if Brian Cushing needs to move to middle linebacker to replace Rey Maualuga.
Matthews is making too many plays for the coaches to ignore him.
Chris Galippo will start at middle linebacker if Maualuga cannot play and he performs well this week in practice. Maualuga's MRI revealed a sprain but he said he is day-to-day right now.

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/matthews-starts.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/matthews-starts.php Chris Galippo Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:35:48 -0800 LBs Brown, Galippo won’t play at Oregon State ** Reserve linebackers Luthur Brown and Chris Galippo, both on the mend from back injuries, won’t play against Oregon State, USC coach Pete Carroll said. Galippo, who had back surgery in July, said he’d return for the Oregon game Oct. 4.

** Seen at practice Monday: scouts from the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, plus Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Flea, who is taking classes at USC.

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]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/lbs-brown-galippo-wonat-play-at-oregon-state.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/lbs-brown-galippo-wonat-play-at-oregon-state.php Chris Galippo Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:41:57 -0800 Sudden Impact Chris Galippo's return was marked today with an interception.

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/sudden-impact.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/sudden-impact.php Chris Galippo Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:09:40 -0800 On The Sidelines Linebacker Luthur Brown did not practice because of back issues. He's experienced back problems since his freshman year and underwent surgery.
``We're keeping him quiet,'' USC coach Pete Carroll said.
Brown's absence could be significant because the other reserve middle linebacker, Chris Galippo, is out until October following back surgery.

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/on-the-sidelines.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/on-the-sidelines.php Chris Galippo Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:09:02 -0800 Working to the core <!-- end image-->Summer workouts continued on the USC campus this week with strength and conditioning coach Chris Carlisle. USCFootball.com attended the 10 a.m. workout on Tuesday with players like Kevin Ellison, Everson Griffen, Chris Galippo and Stafon Johnson. Inside: Nearly 80 photos of Tuesday's workou ]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/working-to-the-core.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/working-to-the-core.php Chris Galippo Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:00:20 -0800 Galippo Recovery Linebacker Chris Galippo said he began therapy this week following his back operation.
``It’s looking like I’ll be out about two-or-three months,’’ Galippo said. ``It’s looking good for spring.’’

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/galippo-recovery.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/galippo-recovery.php Chris Galippo Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:40:19 -0800 The Thin Red Line

Jeff Byers gives a thumbs up, which is about all he can do.

Make that a thin cardinal line protecting USC's backfield, which also happens to be hamstrung by injuries. While every team looses players during the season (Cal lost to Oregon State without their starting QB, Stanford beat USC without their's), can anybody in the nation match up with the Trojan's carnage?

From USC football's weekly press release:

Already this season, 11 starters or projected starters have missed games with injuries:  S-CB Josh Pinkard (6 games), C Matt Spanos (3 games), TB C.J. Gable (3 games), LB Brian Cushing (3 games), CB Shareece Wright (2 games), OG Chilo Rachal (2 games), C Kristofer O’Dowd (2 games), QB John David Booty (1 game), CB Cary Harris (1 game), WR Patrick Turner (1 game) and TB Chauncey Washington (1 game).

Also, a number of key backups have missed games due to injuries: CB Kevin Thomas (6 games), OG-C Nick Howell (6 games), TB Broderick Green (6 games), TE Jimmy Miller (5 games), LB Chris Galippo (3 games), TB Stafon Johnson (2 games), WR Travon Patterson (2 games), OT Butch Lewis (2 games), OT Charles Brown (1 game), QB Mark Sanchez (1 game), S Will Harris (1 game) and CB Vincent Joseph (1 game).  Pinkard, Gable, Thomas, Howell, Green, Galippo, Patterson have season-ending injuries.

The impact of these injuries has been enormous. The team could be one fractured finger or a healed foot away from a 6-0 record.

Looking ahead to Notre Dame, here's more from the Sports Information Department:

POSSIBLE:  TB Stafon Johnson (foot), OT Sam Baker (hamstring), S Kevin Ellison (nose), OT Charles Brown (ankle), LB Rey Maualuga (hip), OG Zack Heberer (shoulder), QB John David Booty (finger), LB Brian Cushing (ankle), OG Chilo Rachal (knee), CB Shareece Wright (hamstring), C Kristofer O’Dowd (kneecap), TE Jimmy Miller (back).

OUT:  TB C.J. Gable (abdomen), WR Travon Patterson (foot), LB Chris Galippo (back), S-CB Josh Pinkard (knee), OG-C Nick Howell (hernia), TB Broderick Green (foot), CB Kevin Thomas (shoulder), OT Martin Coleman (shoulder), DE Trey Henderson, WR Damian Williams (shoulder).

That ignores all the players who are just dinged up (see Jeff Byers, pictured above) and leaves out two recently announced injuries to Kyle Moore and Terrell Thomas (hamstring).

Here's what John David Booty's hand looked like after practice today. He didn't throw at all, but he's supposed to try tomorrow with a glove.

John David Booty's finger is still wrapped up.

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/the-thin-red-line.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/the-thin-red-line.php Nick Howell Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:55:51 -0800 Freshman On Freshman Linebacker Chris Galippo on tailback Broderick Green: ``He doesn’t have many moves but you just can’t wrap him up.''

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/freshman-on-freshman.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/freshman-on-freshman.php Chris Galippo Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:43:48 -0800 Linebacker Galippo is big early hit
USC practices today for the first time in full pads, which probably comes as a relief to running backs and receivers who have been smashed by freshman linebacker Chris Galippo without the benefit of full armor. ]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/linebacker-galippo-is-big-early-hit.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/linebacker-galippo-is-big-early-hit.php Chris Galippo Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:46:53 -0800 Hands Team Ever wonder who has the best hands on the team?
Well, here's the front row of the kick return's hands team, which is not necessarily the best receivers but guys who can catch a ball in a pile.
Brad Walker, Garrett Green, Kaluka Maiava, Luthur Brown and Clay Matthews.
Interestingly, Chris Galippo and Everson Griffen are second-team members.

]]> http://www.trojanwire.com/football/hands-team.php http://www.trojanwire.com/football/hands-team.php Chris Galippo Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:46:53 -0800