TrojanWire - Malcolm Smith

USC-Washington State Report Card

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:02:10 -0800

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.

WIDE RECEIVERS

And Occidental might have been better than Washington State.

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.

SECONDARY

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

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-

Photo Gallery: Thursday Practice

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:01:13 -0800

The Trojans returned to the practice field on Thursday and Allen Bradford, Kyle Moore and Malcolm Smith all made big plays. SCPlaybook was there and brings you photos of all the intense action from Howard Jones Field.

For What It's Worth

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:16:14 -0800

We hear true freshman linebacker Malcolm Smith could play against Illinois. But the same was said before the UCLA game, so let's believe it when we see it.

Exciting Time for USC’s Johnson

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:19:42 -0800

Dan Weber, Riverside Press-Enterprise

They “just jump out at you,” Pete Carroll said of the young guys getting their chance to run with the first team these early practice days, before serious Rose Bowl preparation begins Friday after exams. Carroll was talking specifically of wide receiver/kick returner Ronald Johnson, who’s recorded a long touchdown reception off a great cut each day. But Carroll also praised freshman linebacker Malcolm Smith and sophomore offensive linemen Alex Parsons. “It is starting to kick in for me,” Johnson said… continue

Youthful Feel

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:11:02 -0800

USC coach Pete Carroll highlighted the play of several first or second-year players today.
``(Wide receiver) Ronald Johnson got some good reps with the first group. (Linebacker) Malcolm Smith jumps out,’’ he said. `` (Center) Alex Parsons looks like a different guy.’’

Into The Fire

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:13:57 -0800

Punter Greg Woidneck had two punts blocked last night but USC coach Pete Carroll blamed himself. Freshman linebacker Malcolm Smith was inserted on the punt team for the first time during training camp and the veterans immediately exploited it.
It was one of those trial-by-error moments. I guess we'll say the same thing about the passing game under pressure. For now.

Wednesday's Practice Notes

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:06:03 -0800

It was a beautiful day for football practice today, and what made it even more beautiful was the sound of helmets crashing. Today the team wore helmets & shoulder pads in what was supposed to be a day of light contact. Light contact? The only light the players saw was a green light for lighting players up... and that's exactly what happened. Here are a few notes from Wednesday's practice.

The offensive line didn't impress today, especially in the 11-on-11. The d-line got to the quarterback with ease. There were numerous sacks and a few pass break ups. Hopefully the o-line will show some improvement in the next coming weeks.

Vidal Hazelton and Vincent Joseph got into a little scuffle today. During a receivers drill Joseph said something to Hazelton that got him pretty worked up. Hazelton called Joseph out and the two went head up on the next drill. After a good pop the two went at and continued to go at it even after Hazelton's helmet popped off. Coach Morton broke it up and called all the receivers and the corners in for quick chat. He told the players that he loved the fire and energy, but doesn't want to see anyone get hurt.

McKnight was officially introduced to college football today. He's received a lot of praise the last two days, however today he received nothing but pain. McKnight was planted by Kevin Ellison and moments later he was lit up by Will Harris. I think those two hits stuck with him the rest of practice as he ran sideline-to-sideline trying to avoid defenders. Thomas Williams kindly informed him, "That shit don't work here! Not here!" This all comes a day after McKnight was sent flying to sidelines when Terrell Thomas gave him a one handed blow and politely told him, "I don't know who you think your fuckin' with!"

Stafon Johnson was by far the best back today. He looked very shifty and powerful. However after one of his better plays of the afternoon Coach Carroll stopped the practice to call him out in front of the entire team. Apparently after Stafon trucked Vincent Joseph or Will Harris he tossed the ball at them. Carroll yelled, exclaiming that this is not the kind of football we play and that foolishness like that is what will negate good plays.

Emmanuel Moody got bitched by Michael "Slim" Morgan. Of all the backs Moody looked the least impressive today.

Marc Tyler, Broderick Green, and Brandon Carswell all participated in today's practice. Not wearing should pads, all three players sported the yellow jerseys. The three looked good, however Brandon Carswell was the most impressive snagging balls over defenders.

I seem to be seeing more dropped passes by the receivers than usual, even from the sure-handed Patrick Turner and Travon Patterson.

During a receiver drill Josh Pinkard lined up against Patrick Turner. After making the catch the long-armed Turner gave Pinkard a nice stiff arm and took the ball up the field. After the play Pinkard said "I just cant get to him," and he and Terrell Thomas went on to talk about how difficult it is to tackle PT.

Luther Brown appeared to have injured his right leg. Toward the end of the practice he had his pads off and was limping around the field.

Freshmen linebackers Chris Galippo and Malcolm Smith both looked impressive today in practice.

Stay tuned for more practice notes as the guys here at USC Sports Talk will try to attend as many practices as our summer work schedules (or lunch breaks) will allow us to.

Fight On!

New Guys by the Numbers

Wed, 16 May 2007 09:59:59 -0800

New faces in familiar numbers: RoJo getting DJ's #8 is the most notable. Kalil's #67 is now freshman DE Michael Reardon. (Sophmore C.J. Gable and safety Taylor Mays have already switched to Steve Smith's #2.)

#4 - Joe McKnight, RB
#6 - Malcolm Smith, LB
#8 - Ronald Johnson, WR/CB
#15 - Aaron Corp, QB
#26 - Marc Tyler, RB
#27 - Marshall Jones, S
#29 - Broderick Green, RB
#37 - Jordan Campbell, FB
#40 - Rhett Ellison, TE
#44 - Christian Tupou, DT
#54 - Chris Galippo, LB
#61 - Kristofer O'Dowd, C
#67 - Michael Reardon, DE
#72 - Martin Coleman, OL
#80 - Brandon Carswell, WR
#82 - Damian Williams, WR
#92 - Trey Henderson, DE
#93 - Everson Griffen, DE
#98 - Da'John Harris, DT

Joe McKnight (#4) and Marc Tyler (#26) will don the same numbers they ran wild with in high school.

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TrojanWire Welcomes 2007 Class

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:21:14 -0800

Looks to be the year of the RB again. The rotation at that position for the Trojans is probably deeper than that of any school at any time, ever.

Pete Carroll signed more 5-star rated prospects than any other university in the nation this year; but with many returning starters and limited scholarships, lost the mythical recruiting title to Florida.

Something tells us that USC's two lone 3-stars may be overlooked though.

Rhett Ellison is the son of Riki Ellison, a member of USC's 1978 national championship team and 2-time Super Bowler with the San Francisco 49ers.

Trey Henderson is from Canada? When's the last time you heard of an American footballer coming from there? He was under the radar. And USC detected him.

Here's a look at the entire class including Arkansas transfer Damian Williams.

LB Jordan Campbell 4-star 5-11/226 (Corona, CA)
WR Brandon Carswell 4-star 6-1/172 (Milpitas, CA)
OL Martin Coleman 4-star 6-5/290 (Huntington Beach, CA)
QB Aaron Corp 4-star 6-4/195 (Villa Park, CA)
TE Rhett Ellison 3-star 6-5 230 (Mountain View, CA)
LB Chris Galippo 5-star 6-3/235 (Anaheim, CA)
RB Broderick Green 4-star 6-1/230 (Little Rock, AR)
DE Everson Griffen 5-star 6-4/266 (Avondale, AZ)
DT Da'John Harris 4-star 6-4/266 (Gardena, CA)
DE Trey Henderson 3-star 6-3/264 (Vancouver, B.C.)
WR Ronald Johnson 5-star 6-0/177 (Muskegon, MI)
DB Marshall Jones 3-star 6-0/185 (Westlake Village, CA)
RB Joe McKnight 5-star 6-1/193 (River Ridge, LA)
OL Kristofer O'Dowd 5-star 6-5/315 (Tucson, AZ)
DE Michael Reardon 5-star 6-6/260 (Villa Park, CA)
ATH Malcolm Smith 4-star 6-2/200(Woodland Hills, CA)
DE Christian Tupou 4-star 6-3/260 (Sacramento, CA)
RB Marc Tyler 4-star 6-0/215 (Westlake Village, CA)
WR Damian Williams 4-star 6-1/190 (Springdale, AR)

Bios for all players after the jump (sorry we are still getting the white page to format downaward but highlighting the text and reading will have to work for now or you can go here.)