How bout some USC Alumni NFL highlights…. Carson Palmer had a big day on Sunday going 20 of 24 for 233 with 5 TD passes. Other former Trojans featured in the highlights are Clay Matthews, Troy Polamalu, Reggie Bush, Fred Davis, Steve Smith, Terrell Thomas, Justin Fargas and Mark Sanchez.
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Lets start with Anthony McCoy! We all saw how great he played against Penn State in the Rose Bowl and he is now showing us that he is a legitimate contender for the Mackey Award and the he could be a great pick-up in the NFL. He is one of the better blocking TE's in the game and his... more »
The Los Angeles times wrote a nice feature on USC tight end Anthony McCoy. Last Saturday vs. Notre Dame, McCoy set a school record for most yards receiving by a tight end. He caught five passes for 153 yards. Many now consider McCoy the best tight end in the country. Here is a portion of the LA Times piece:
After waiting two seasons behind Mackey Award winner Fred Davis, the 6-foot-5, 250-pound McCoy has developed into an upper-round NFL prospect in his second season as a starter. "He's got the whole package," USC Coach Pete Carroll said. "Few guys are that flashy and effective as receivers that can also block. He's going to be a tremendous prospect at the next level."
Brendan Haywood thinks you’re both suspect for even suggesting the idea of mouth-to-mouth: Colt Brennan compares the embarrassment of throwing a pick to tripping over yourself while walking down the street. I guess the main difference would be that the latter doesn’t cost you your job. [Cooley Zone] Fred Davis discusses catching his first TD, doing the Stanky Leg... more »
Check out how USC alumni did during Thursday night's NFL preseason action:David Buehler made a 39-yard field goal and also had two tackles on special teams in the Dallas Cowboys' 31-10 loss to the Raiders.Tailback Justin Fargas had just one carry for two yards in limited action in the Raiders' 31-10 win.Safety Troy Polamalu recorded a tackle in limited... more »
Road games at Ohio State, Washington, California, Notre Dame, Oregon, Arizona State and for some reason the media thinks the world is going to crash down upon the Trojans. Articles like "Tough road slate could derail USC in '09" and "Don't be surprised if ... USC's run of seven consecutive Pac-10 titles ends in 2009", cast a shadow of gloom upon the 2009 season. And why? New quarterback in Aaron Corp, bunch of defensive leaders gone to the NFL, a situation that USC has never faced before under Carroll. The last time Pete Carroll has faced such an extraordinary predicament was way back when...in 2008.
Here we are, only minutes away from the '09 draft. But before the clock starts running, how about a look back to the Trojans of '08. How did they fare in their rookie seasons?
Sedrick Ellis, 7th overall, Saints: 30 tackles, 4 sacks. Keith Rivers, 9th overall, Bengals: 37 tackles (in 7 games), a forced fumble and an interception before being eliminated from the season by a crushing block from Hines Ward. Sam Baker, 21st overall, Falcons: Started 5 games, played 7. Integral force in Matt Ryan and the Falcons impressive post-Vick turnaround. Lawrence Jackson, 28th overall, Seahawks: 29 tackles, 2 sacks. Chilo Rachal, 2nd round - 7th pick, 49ers: Started 6 games, played 8. Fred Davis, 2nd round -17th pick, Redskins: 3 receptions for 27 yards. If Sanchez lands there, Davis may get a increase in passes thrown his way. Terrell Thomas, 2nd round, 32nd pick, Giants: 45 tackles, a blocked kick, a forced fumble and an interception. John David Booty, 5th round, 2nd pick, Vikings: Has yet to get his feet wet. Thomas Williams, 5th round, 20th pick, Jaguars: 1 tackle, 1 forced fumble. Chauncey Washington, 7th round, 6th pick, Jaguars: 4 carries, 9 yards. 1 reception, 9 yards.
So the big winners last year were Terrell Thomas and Keith Rivers until...
<!--start image--><!-- end image-->There's no doubt that competition is the cornerstone for the USC football program, and competition can be credited as a big reason for tight end Anthony McCoy's emergence in 2008. After sitting behind all-American Fred Davis, McCoy broke out last season catching 22 passes and starting each game for the 12-1 Trojans. Go inside to see... more »
Troy Polamalu (S, Pittsburgh) had one of the crazier weekends in the NFL. His three tackles (one for a 4-yard loss) and 4-yard interception return were pretty typical. His broken-up lateral returned for a touchdown was not. Referees incorrectly overturned the play, and later admitted their mistake. The Steelers pulled out a 11-10 victory over San Diego, the first... more »
Matt Cassel (QB, New England) was the most watched Trojan in week two. Nothing spectacular, no mistakes, it was a simply a solid performance that got the job done. He completed 16-of-23 for 165 yards and picked up 7 yards on 2 carries. As he pointed out in a post-game interview, all that matters are W's. He earned one... more »
The numbers were impressive last year: 62 catches, 881 yards, eight touchdowns. The statistical hauls were the best on the team in all three categories. Fred Davis dominated as a clutch performer and a go-to receiver in all situations. John David Booty and Mark Sanchez counted on him time and time again to deliver, and he did.... more »
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