TrojanWire - David Kirtman

Trojans in NFL Training Camps

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:47:00 -0800

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 his right arm. By the afternoon, Kirtman was wearing a soft brace over his right hand and wrist. A Seahawks spokesman said Wednesday night that the team has yet to determine a treatment course for Kirtman, so there is no estimate on how long he will be out. Kirtman spent most of last season on the practice squad before being added to the active roster in December...Mack Strong, Seattle's two-time Pro Bowl fullback who turns 36 in September, said Wednesday that coaches have told him he will be yielding some of his playing time to younger players this season.

And from last Saturday's LA Times regarding the Carolina Panthers:

The Carolina Panthers signed second-round pick Dwayne Jarrett to a four-year, $3.825 million contract...Jarrett, a receiver from USC, will receive $1.935 million in guaranteed bonuses and incentives, making the deal one of the largest in guaranteed money for a second-round pick. Jarrett, the 45th pick in the draft, is expected to contend for the starting receiver job vacated when Keyshawn Johnson was released in the off-season.

"He's excited to be a Carolina Panther and looking forward to the opportunity to start opposite Steve Smith," Jarrett's agent, Darin Morgan, said.

Jarrett's signing came hours after fellow second-round pick Ryan Kalil agreed to a four-year deal. Kalil, also from USC, is expected to compete for a starting job on the offensive line.

An injury for Sartz, what else is new? Tough luck for Kirtman though, he was a very soild (and underrated) player at 'SC. Let's hope he can get back out there healthy. Best wishes to DJ and Ryan Kalil, they have a damn good chance to start next year.

Good luck in the NFL guys.

Fight On!

That's a draft

Mon, 01 May 2006 09:40:55 -0800

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

Havili commits to USC

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:05:21 -0800

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]

Entire USC offense honored by Pac-10

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 09:04:04 -0800

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]

Saturday's Unsung Hero: David Kirtman

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 10:22:16 -0800

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."

Getting More PT in 2005

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:03:45 -0800

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