Michael Coleman

Wanted Man

Former fullback Jody Adewale was asked again this week consider returning to the team next season. We've lost track of how many times Adewale was asked to return but Michael Coleman's departure makes him more relevant. Adewale said he is undecided.... more »

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Transfer Time

Scott Wolf inside USC

USC tailback Michael Coleman is expected to transfer following a difficult spring semester, according to sources. The sophomore from San Bernardino missed most of the Trojans’ spring practice because of a recurring hip injury and also missed a large number of classes since early April, which would cast doubt on his eligibility. Coleman’s been hurt most of his career.... more »

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Coleman Update

Scott Wolf inside USC

Michael Coleman will undergo an MRI today on his chronically injured hip to see if he will be able to participate in spring practice. According to a source, Coleman's still got a long recovery ahead to get back to his normal self. It's unfortunate for Coleman because the Trojans will only have Stanley Havili and walk-on Cooper Stephenson at... more »

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Fucking USC signs another goddamned top-ranked recruiting class

By jonathantu, 82 Sluggo Win

LOS ANGELES, CA - The USC Dickwads capped their fifth straight double digit win season under head liar Pete Carroll by signing another goddamned ridiculous top-ranked recruiting class on National Letter of Intent to Sell Your Soul to the Condoms Day. Sources say Carroll, above, uses the same methods for both cheerleaders and blue chip recruits: charm and Rohypnol.... more »

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The state of Tailback U

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

(Terry Pierson / The Press-Enterprise)

Chauncey Washington, or the General, as some are calling him -- as in the successor to the President (I guess there was a military coup). Whatever, C Dub is not taking anything for granted after sitting out the past two seasons, and is raring to go:

A member of the recruiting class of 2003, Washington said that although that group may have lost Bush and White, "The rest of us are ready to go out this year and show people they're wrong about us -- again."

Michael Coleman is at 85%, but already impressing.

Desmond Reed pronounced himself 90% of the way back and almost ready to go.

And then the incoming stable of freshman that is Stafon Johnson, Emmanuel Moody and C.J. Gable all getting early reps and looking awesome.

Tailback situation improves [OC Register]
Trojans roll out their 2006-model tailback [PE.com]

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Fall camp begins

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

Less than a month before kickoff now.... and here is what Pete has to look forward to this season....

The entire team, with the exception of walk-on safety Justin Hart (tonsillitis), reported Wednesday.

"The Coliseum is sold out for every game for the first time ever."

"What is unique about this team is that we have the culmination of three very big recruiting years, and those classes have a sense of what this is all about already," said Pete Carroll (at Pac-10 media day).

This is the most talented USC team to play under Carroll.

ComPETE is the name of the game and there will be plenty of it to bring about the best.

Notable position battles include quarterback (John David Booty vs. Mark Sanchez), tailback (Chauncey Washington vs. Michael Coleman and a stable of incoming freshmen) and all linebacker spots (Rey Maualuga vs. Oscar Lua, Dallas Sartz vs. Brian Cushing, Keith Rivers vs. Kaluka Maiava).

Team speed?

"Somebody put a stopwatch on them recently," Carroll says, with a hint of a smile. "We think we have nine guys who run 10.7 or better (in the 100-yard dash)."

Oh, and lest we forget, the man pictured here. Nick Holt will be returning to replace Jethro Franklin in coaching the defensive line AND will be holding the title of defensive coordinator--the first other than Pete in the Pete Carroll era. You think he is good? He is better than good!

Fall Camp Begins [USCFootball.com]
USC reloading, not rebuilding [OCRegister]
Carroll doesn't wonder 'what if ...' [OCRegister]
Don't Worry, Be Happy [DailyBreeze]
Camp Check-In [BrandonHancock.com]

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Dennis done, who will start at RB?

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

Bad news on Hershel Dennis. It was revealed yesterday that his knee injury involves torn ligaments.

Dennis, who started over Bush and White in 2003, was thought to be a clear-cut starter for this season.

It will be interesting to see who carries the ball this Sunday in the annual Trojan Huddle?

Whitney Lewis
Chauncey Washington
Michael Coleman
Brandon Hancock
Ryan Powdrell
Joey Adewale
Stanley Havili
Stafon "The Prince" Johnson
Kenny Ashley
Emmanuel Moody
Allen Bradford

Hersel Dennis likely to miss 2006 season [USCFootball.com]

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TrojanWire Welcomes 2005 Class

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

Four 5-stars, eleven 4-stars and five 3-stars. This was the year of the linebackers for USC, led by Rey Maualuga, but the Trojans also managed to snap up the best player in the nation at quarterback, wide receiver and defensive end.