Dominique Byrd
A number of USC fan favorites, including Reggie Bush, Justin Fargas, and Keary Colbert, sat out this week with injuries. LenDale White (RB - Tennessee) became the Trojan's second 1,000-yard rusher this season thanks to a 23 carry, 103 yard performance. He's up to 1063 on the season. The Titans beat the Jets 10-6. Carson Palmer (QB - Cincinnati)...
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Justin Fargas (RB - Oakland) ran the rock 26 times for 89 yards and a score along with a seven yard reception. He now has 1,009 yard on the ground this season, marking a major milestone for the Encino native. Unfortunately, he left in the 4th quarter with a sprained right MCL. The Raiders fell 21-14 to Indianapolis. Carson...
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LenDale White (RB - Tennessee) carried the ball 30 times for 113 yards and a touchdown. He also added two receptions for another 24 yards. Tennessee fell to San Diego in overtime after the Chargers rallied from 14 points down. White's performance on the ground gives him 867 yards this season with three games to go. Justin Fargas (RB...
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Junior Seau (LB - New England) was acting like a kid again as he celebrated two interceptions against Cleveland. The 18-year veteran also made 6 tackles (one for a loss) and had 23 yards on the returns. Keary Colbert (WR - Carolina) led the Panthers in receiving in a victory over former teammate Reggie Bush. His four grabs for...
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Screencap from IGNMadden NFL '07 hit stores yesterday, and with it we get our first look at how the Trojan Class of 2006 shapes up under the pixelated spotlight of the Madden stage.
Based on initial testing, Leinart and LenDale are alright (Thunder will be better once we get the codes to unlock his new grill and spitting & fighting abilities). But Reggie's rookie year Madden doppelganger is already well on his way to Bo Jackson Tecmo Bowl levels of greatness. TrojanWire's own Maddenologist has him just a notch below LaDanian Tomlinson overall and says he "might be even better at breaking tackles and juking." As anyone who played recent versions of NCAA Football knows, the score-tweaking geeks over at EA Sports are definitely Reggie fans. But they've definitely hooked him up, making him the best rookie we've ever played with. (Now let's just hope they keep him off the cover).
If you've played Madden '07 and tried out any of the Trojan rookies (Reggie, Leinart, LenDale, Dominique Byrd, Darnell Bing), send us your full report -- in the absence of any real football, this is just about all we've got.
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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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The Senior Bowl is upon us in Mobile, Alabama. And Jeff Fisher, a Trojan from the first Robinson-era and head coach of the Tennesse Titans, and currently coaching the North team this week, broke form and fed the media his ruse:
"It's clearly evident to me that my Southern Cal players are much better than his (Mike Nolan) Texas players. I don't know what happened in that (BCS) championship game a few weeks ago.''
Even if he was joking, we whole-heartedly agree.
Dominique Byrd and Deuce Lutui will represent USC this Saturday at 1:00pm (PST) on ESPN.
Fisher feeling good with USC players in tow [The Huntsville Times]
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While running the scout team offense, Fred Davis has been wearing a No. 10 jersey, mimicking the running style of Texas quarterback Vince Young.
Davis has seen a substantial increase in playing time and production this season--essentially becoming a co-starter at tight end along with Dominique Byrd.
Fred Davis doing his part [USCFootball.com]
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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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USC player Dominique Byrd's broken jaw was a result of a fight with teammate Steve Smith, The Los Angeles Times reported.
Smith told the paper that the two argued over money a few weeks ago.
"The way these guys battle and they do stuff, they live together,
there's going to be issues," coach Pete Carroll told the Times. "Did
you ever fight with your brother? ... I'm sorry that somebody got hurt
but other than that it's not a big deal. They're fine about it."
Smith, Byrd Fought Over Money [ESPN]
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There's been a whole lot of talk this spring that there's USC, and everbody else.
An NFL scout said that USC's offense could be drafted today. Not down the road after some collegiate experience. Today. Everyone at every spot.
That's all 11 starting positions: QB, FB, TB, WR, WR, TE, LT, LG, C, RT, RG.
That's Matt Leinart, Brandon Hancock, Reggie Bush, Dwayne Jarrett, Steve Smith, Dominque Byrd, Sam Baker, Jeff Byers, Ryan Kalil, Fred Matua and Winston
Justice. All ready to draft.
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The Trojans may be the most highly insured team in college football history. Matt Leinart paid $20,000 for a $1,000,000 policy last year, and is expected
to be covered in the $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 range against a career-ending injury this year.
The families of Bush and White, both juniors, along with those of
senior tight end Dominique Byrd, junior offensive tackle Winston
Justice, junior receiver Steve Smith, junior safety Darnell Bing and
junior defensive lineman Manuel Wright also are expected to secure
policies before the Trojans open spring practice on March 22.
Premium Players [LA Times via insurancenewsnet.com]
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