TrojanWire - Rocky Hinds

Name from the past

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:24:13 -0800

Former USC quarterback Rocky Hinds is currently attending classes at UNLV but is no longer playing football. He is not listed on the Rebels' current roster.

2008 Recruiting Dinner

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:54:04 -0800

The scene was on court at the Galen Center again, where a couple times Pete Carroll expressed his desire to see Tim Floyd's bunch hand the Bruins another loss this year.

Carroll said this class was about "bigs" not "flash" and he felt fortunate that the Trojans were in a position to play it this way, this year. Joe McKnight was sure excited about the 5 solid offensive line prospects.

After the jump are some notes from last nights event.

Tense Relations

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:39:31 -0800

The transfer of UNLV's Shane Horton to USC is on one level a slapback to the Rebels because USC feels it illegally contacted Rocky Hinds before he transferred.
We recently heard a former USC football player was pretty much banned from the program for his role convincing Hinds to leave USC for UNLV before he turned in an official release form.

Davey O'Brien Watch List

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:53:11 -0800

Here's the announcement from the Davey O'Brien Award people naming the Watch List quarterbacks, including USC's John David Booty, for their award to the nation's top college quarterback. See how many you've heard of.

FORT WORTH, Texas (August 21, 2007) – The 2007 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award® (The O’Brien) Watch List features 35 of college football’s most talked about quarterbacks. The O’Brien is presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback and inspires student-athletes to triumph both on and off the field.

Erik Ainge, Tennessee, SR

John David Booty, USC, SR

Colt Brennan, Hawai'i', SR

Brian Brohm, Louisville, SR

Shaun Carney, Air Force, SR

Rudy Carpenter, Arizona State, JR

Chase Clement, Rice, JR

Chase Daniel, Missouri, JR

Nate Davis, Ball State, SO

Dennis Dixon, Oregon, SR

Julian Edelman, Kent State, JR

Caleb Hanie, Colorado State, SR

Martin Hankins, Memphis, SR

Graham Harrell, Texas Tech, JR

Omar Haugabook, Troy, SR

Chad Henne, Michigan, SR

Rocky Hinds, UNLV, JR

Chase Holbrook, New Mexico State, JR

Brian Johnson, Utah, JR

Kinsmon Lancaster, UL-Monroe, JR

Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan, SO

Corey Leonard, Arkansas State, SO

Nate Longshore, California, JR

Colt McCoy, Texas, SO

Anthony Morelli, Penn State, SR

Curtis Painter, Purdue, JR

Matt Ryan, Boston College, SR

Jameel Sewell, Virginia, SO

Riley Skinner, Wake Forest, SO

Paul Smith, Tulsa, SR

Matthew Stafford, Georgia, SO

Karsten Sweet, Wyoming, SO

Pat White, West Virginia, JR

Justin Willis, SMU, SO

Andre Woodson, Kentucky, SR

The Watch List is based on All-America teams and Honorable Mentions published at least six different preseason college football magazines. A candidate must be listed as an All-America quarterback or as a 1st or 2nd team All-American within his conference in at least one publication, or as Honorable Mention in at least three publications.

The O’Brien requires Selection Committee members to consider the character and leadership qualities of each candidate, in addition to athletic prowess when voting.

“Along with athletic ability, The O’Brien winner must exhibit the same character and moral fiber that Davey O’Brien displayed throughout his life,” Davey O’Brien Foundation executive director Danielle Moorman said. “We challenge Watch List candidates to live up to this fundamental aspect of our award while leading their teams into competition.”

The winner will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN Dec. 6, 2007. The recipient will be honored Feb. 18, 2008, at the annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner at The Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

About The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award®

The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award® (The O’Brien) honors the nation’s best college quarterback of the year and inspires student-athletes to triumph both on and off the field. By recognizing and honoring athletes who excel in both sports and academics while exhibiting strong character and leadership, The O’Brien helps to instill a lifelong moral fiber in each candidate. The O’Brien is overseen by the Davey O’Brien Foundation, which was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The Foundation provides scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrien.com.

Rocky Hinds Granted Release

Thu, 09 Jun 2005 09:14:18 -0800

USC redshirt freshman quarterback Rocky Hinds was granted his release from the two-time national champions Tuesday afternoon, opening the way for a potential transfer to UNLV.

Rebels could add USC transfer [Las Vegas SUN]

Steve Sarkisian On SC QBs

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:57:17 -0800

DT: Which of the young quarterbacks, John David Booty, Rocky Hinds or Mark Sanchez, has you the most excited for USC's future?

SS: They all bring something a little different to the table, which is always exciting. John David Booty was much heralded, coming out of high school a year early. You can see his maturity level, not only physically, but mentally really elevating. I think he's got a bright future ahead of him. Rocky Hinds is a physical specimen. He was injured his last year of high school. The kid has tremendous upside, and he's only going to get better. His future is so bright. Mark Sanchez is just a great kid. You can see his leadership skills, and he's not even on the field yet. He has a very dynamic personality that the kids are gravitating to.

A Q&A with Steve Sarkisian [Daily Trojan]

Rocky Hinds Impresses

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 08:41:46 -0800

"For the first time, we got to see him run a little bit," Carroll said. "In all the time he's been here, we've really never seen him get out much and have a chance to use his legs, and he looked good. He looked real good."

Hinds' arm, legs impress [OC Register]

Booty Gets His Shot

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:11:47 -0800

#11 will not be taking snaps as Spring Practice begins today for the Trojans.

"This spring, with Matt out, we have the unique opportunity to develop competition and depth at the quarterback spot."

Pete Carroll is talking about John David Booty--the hot quarterback prospect who graduated a year early from his Louisiana high school to sign with USC.

#17 will be taking most of the snaps.

But Rocky Hinds, whose play has been compared to Donavan McNabb, will be competing for that No. 2 spot just as vigorously.

And class of 2005 recruit, Mark Sanchez will be coming to study the offense after he gets done with his limited high scool schedule at 12:30pm.

Booty gets his shot with USC [Shreveport Times]