David Kirtman

Trojans in NFL Training Camps

From Wednesday's ESPN.com article,Washington Redskins: LB Dallas Sartz (strained hamstring) was sidelined morning Wednesday...Seattle Seahawks: Backup fullback David Kirtman broke his hand during practice Wednesday morning...Kirtman, a fifth-round draft choice from 2006 out of Southern California, was participating in a running plays drill with backs and linemen when he suddenly walked off the field with a trainer while holding... more »

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That's a draft

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

11 USC players were selected in the NFL draft — the most of any school.

Reggie Bush – 2nd overall to New Orleans
Matt Leinart – 10th overall to Arizona
Winston Justice – 39th overall to Philadelphia
Deuce Lutui – 41st overall to Arizona
LenDale White – 45th overall to Tennessee
Frostee Rucker – 91st overall to Cincinnati
Dominique Byrd – 93rd overall to St. Louis
Darnell Bing – 101st overall to Oakland
David Kirtman – 163rd overall to Seattle
LaJuan Ramsey – 204th overall to Philadelphia
Fred Matua – 217th overall to Detroit

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Havili commits to USC

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

One of the less-talked about departures from the Trojans is fullback David Kirtman.

Probably why Pete Carroll went out to Salt Lake City, Utah -- to land four-star fullback Stanley Havili. Less than 2 hours after having dinner with him and his family, Havili publicly announced his commitment to USC.

Havili says he's signing with Southern Cal [Salt Lake Tribune]

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Entire USC offense honored by Pac-10

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

Well arguably anyways. It looks like Dominique Byrd got snubbed at TE, but David Kirtman made it as a FB. So six first-teamers, two second-teamers, and three honorable mentions adds up to 11. Oh, and Reggie Bush was bestowed with Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.

First Team Offense:
QB Matt Leinart, Sr., USC
RB Reggie Bush, Jr., USC
RB Jerome Harrison, Sr., Washington State
WR Mike Hass, Sr., Oregon State
WR Derek Hagan, Sr., Arizona State
WR Dwayne Jarrett, So., USC
TE Marcedes Lewis, Sr., UCLA
OL Ryan Kalil, Jr., USC
OL Taitusi Lutui, Sr., USC
OL Marvin Philip, Sr., California
OL Sam Baker, So., USC
OL Ryan O'Callaghan, Sr., California

Second Team Offense:
QB Drew Olson, Sr., UCLA
RB LenDale White, Jr., USC
RB Maurice Drew, Jr., UCLA
WR Jason Hill, Jr., Washington State
WR Demetrius Williams, Sr., Oregon
TE Troy Bienemann, Sr., Washington State
OL Nick Mihlhauser, Sr., Washington State
OL Enoka Lucas, Jr., Oregon
OL Fred Matua, Jr., USC
OL Grayling Love, Grad., Arizona State
OL Aaron Merz, Sr., California

USC Honorable Mentions:
OT Winston Justice, Jr., USC
FB David Kirtman, Sr., USC
FL Steve Smith, Jr., USC

Pac-10 Football Awards and All-Conference Team Announced [PacTen]

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Saturday's Unsung Hero: David Kirtman

Kyle Bunch, TrojanWire

Trojan FB David Kirtman (with Steve Smith) Just a brief note here -- after reading the recaps, one guy who is definitely not getting enough credit for his role in Saturday's 38-28 victory is fullback David Kirtman. When the Trojan offense couldn't spread the ball and find openings to run through, Kirtman came up with some huge catches that bought LenDale White and Reggie Bush some room to run. Kirtman finished the day with seven catches for 97 yards, leading the Trojans in receiving on the day.

That sound you hear is teams across the country groaning "oh great, the Trojans found ANOTHER weapon...good for them."

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Getting More PT in 2005

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

These guys are seeing significant more time this year: David Kirtman, Frostee Rucker, Lawrence Jackson, Justin Wyatt, John Walker and Thomas Williams.

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