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Reggie Bush just won a Super Bowl ring. He is only the third player ever to win a Super Bowl, a college national championship and a Heisman Trophy. The other two are Marcus Allen (USC/Oakland Raiders) and Tony Dorsett (Pitt/Dallas Cowboys).
But all is not well in the land of Reggie. Saying I was disappointed after reading this article in the local San Diego news is an understatement. Whether it is true or not or whether there is more to the story that we don't know, it doesn't matter. This is something Reggie needs to fix, immediately.
School seniors Brandon Fountain and Matt Cobb were presented a $10,000 scholarship from Bush to use for college. Both ran into problems the following year when trying to contact the scholarship's trustee, Jerry Michaels.
"Mr. Michaels never responded. A couple of weeks later, he (Brandon) sent a second e-mail and still no response," said Fountain's father, Bruce.
"That's when we were told he was out of funds and due to the economy he didn't have the money," said Cobb.
10News contacted Michaels, who lives in Los Angeles. He said the scholarship program was set up years ago and Bush's people contacted him in an effort to get involved. Michaels said Bush's people promised to contribute to the funds but never followed through. The existing scholarship was funded by previous investments in the stock market, and those stocks did not do well.
While Bush posed with them at Helix High and was credited for "giving back" to his former school, Fountain and Cobb were left with an empty promise and a scholarship with Bush's name and without his assistance.
As one of the biggest USC Homers alive, the last thing I ever want to do is to make a villain out of a former Trojan. Especially one that was so dynamic to watch and helped win two national championships. I know that in New Orleans Bush has contributed large amounts of money to children's organizations and is loved in the community. Hopefully this is just an oversight on his part and this unfortunate situation will be fixed.
To read the full article, click here.
Recipients Say NFL Star Bush Fumbled Scholarship Promise [10news]
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So we had to hold off — like having to piss during the game because you had all those beers at the tailgate — until Chris got the word from Ohio State that it was okay to publish these. But now they are here. And we are relieved. There are more at his photoblog too.
This game was an experience to be at. Despite criticism of Jim Tressel's game management, Ohio State played great and exactly like they planned. Matt Barkley got handed one opportunity to win an epic game, and he did. In dramatic fashion.
Not sure there has been a more thrilling win in the Carroll era other than Notre Dame 2005.
The true freshman takes command.
Classic quarterback shot of #7.
In the heat of battle, Marcus Allen was on the sidelines — yelling at Everson Griffen, to his face, calling him a pussy, and demanding that he anchor the defensive line. He did.
These guys showed a lot of moxie. Getting it done. Joe is splitting to the NFL next year, so if there is a year for these two, this is the year.
The winning touchdown money shots after the jump.
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The Strike Out Lou Gehrig’s Disease All-Star Softball Game will be held on July 23rd at 7:00 p.m. on Dedeaux Field. USC legends Marcus Allen, Charles White, Fred Lynn, Anthony Davis and many more will compete against a celebrity team of film and television stars featuring Nancy O’Dell (pictured above).
Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 12. For more information on the Team Hollywood vs. The USC Legends game call (818) 865-8067. All proceeds will go to the fight against ALS. For tickets or sponsorship, click here.
Celebrity Softball Game Reaches for the Stars [alsala.org]
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Doesn't look too promising for Miami fans. I'm a bit shocked that Bryce was so forward with his thoughts on Mark Whipple's, the Canes new offensive coordinator, philosophy:"We basically talked Xs and Os," Brown said. "It's kind of hard for me to say what the offense is going to be like. Some of the stuff he was talking about...
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An All-American wide receiver at USC, Curtis Conway became a first-round draft pick and spent a decade in the NFL. Recently, he married Laila Ali (boxing champ, "Dancing With the Stars" contestant and daughter of Muhammad Ali) and the couple are expecting their first child. I ran into Curtis at the 710 ESPN Southern California Sports Awards and caught...
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Filed under: Ohio State Football, USC Football, Big 10, Pac 10, NCAA FB History, NCAA FB Video, The WordOhio State is scheduled to travel out west this fall to play USC in a much-anticipated contest between national powers.This won't be the first go-round between the teams, as the two played in the 1980 Rose Bowl. USC ended up winning...
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USC Alumni Richard Knerr - Photo from DrFad.com
USC has a treasure-trove of notable alumni. You've heard of Marcus Allen, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, George Lucas, General Norman Schwarzkopf, John Wayne and Forest Whitaker. But have you ever heard about the guy that invented fun? His name was Richard Knerr. You've probably never heard of him before today, but Richard Knerr was a bigger part of your childhood than you ever knew.
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Ben Malcolmson, USCRipsIt Dr. Arthur Bartner, director of the Trojan Marching Band, was out to lunch in West L.A. with a few friends recently when someone walked up to his table to say hi. It was Marcus Allen. Yes, the Marcus Allen. “Come on, what other band director in the country do you know that an icon walks over...
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Dan Weber, Riverside P-E How did he do it, USC tailback Stafon Johnson was asked after his breakout performance in Saturday’s 49-31 win at Nebraska. How did the sophomore go from a forgotten fifth-teamer as a freshman to a dominant player whose running style was making people recall Hall of Famer Marcus Allen? Simple, said Johnson, who had the...
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Added to the USC celebrity list are actor Keanu Reeves, who just wanted to come to the game, and Heisman winner Marcus Allen, who came with Ronnie Lott. Word is now that Will Ferrell may do the lineup announcement for USC. He and Larry the Cable Guy are down on the USC sideline now, some half-hour before the game....
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Top of the list - Marcus Allen - Image from SI.com
Sports Illustrated on Campus has just released its list of what it believes are the best Trojan athletes of all time. The staff at Sports Illustrated didn't shy away from personal scandal and professional controversy when making their picks. They simply chose the best of the best of the best. And no, not all that made the top ten list played SC football. These Trojan greats, both men and women alike, formed a cross-section of collegiate sports. The played with racquets, bats, hoops and balls. They swam, stole, hit and ran their way into the history books, breaking university, Pac-10 and NCAA records.
These proud ten came to attend USC from all over the world, with different backgrounds and different dreams. But they all shared one commonality: they were part of a larger Trojan family...a family made greater by the legacy they've left behind.
The complete list is as follows:
10. Mark McGwire
9. Lenny Krayzelburg
8. Carson Palmer
7. Lisa Leslie
6. Stan Smith
5. Reggie Bush
4. Matt Leinart
3. Cheryl Miller
2. O.J. Simpson
1. Marcus Allen
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Though we didn’t have the time to unearth Marcus Allen’s mysterious Myspace profile (we trust one of you will), a cursory internet searched turned up this photo of the Hall of Fame running back posing up with absolutely gorgeous Maria Menounos. Let’s just hope the former CBS NFL analyst didn’t stalk her like he did Penthouse Pet Kimberly Williams,...
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