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Trojans in the NFL: Week 11

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 »

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Trojans in the NFL: Week 1

By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan

Reggie Bush (RB, New Orleans) is up to his old tricks, taking 8 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown in addition to 51 yards on 14 carries. His score was the game winner (24-20 over Tampa Bay), and his longest playes were 26 yards on the ground and 42 in the air. Fellow running back Deuce McAllister did... more »

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Trojans in the NFL: Week 15

By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan

Justin Fargas (RB - Oakland) ran the rock 26 times for 89 yards and a score along with a seven yard reception. He now has 1,009 yard on the ground this season, marking a major milestone for the Encino native. Unfortunately, he left in the 4th quarter with a sprained right MCL. The Raiders fell 21-14 to Indianapolis. Carson... more »

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Trojans in the NFL: Week 14

By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan

LenDale White (RB - Tennessee) carried the ball 30 times for 113 yards and a touchdown. He also added two receptions for another 24 yards. Tennessee fell to San Diego in overtime after the Chargers rallied from 14 points down. White's performance on the ground gives him 867 yards this season with three games to go. Justin Fargas (RB... more »

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Sedrick Ellis named 2007 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year

USC Football news

Defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis was named the 2007 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and 7 other Trojans were named to the All-Pac-10 first team. USC's 8 first team selections were the most of any school. In all, 18 Trojans made the All-Pac-10 first team, second team or honorable mention. Ellis is USC's fifth Pac-10 Defensive Player of the... more »

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Trojans in the NFL: Week 10

By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan

Justin Fargas (RB - Oakland) ran for 81 yards and had five receptions for 23 more, but the Raiders lost to Chicago 17-6. He also lost a fumble.Reggie Bush (RB - New Orleans) wasn't a huge factor in the Saint's 37-29 loss to St. Louis. Coming into the game with a knee injury, he had 7 rushes for 17... more »

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Trojans in The NFL: Week 9

By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan

Tailback U had a solid weekend in the NFL ... Reggie Bush (RB - New Orleans) broke 100 all-purpose yards once again, with 72 on the ground and 43 in the air. He scored a touchdown both ways to help the Saints beat Jacksonville 41-24 ... After the game, he told the press, "Don't eat the cheese. Parmesan cheese,... more »

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Trojans in the NFL: Week 5

By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan

Junior Seau (LB - New England) was acting like a kid again as he celebrated two interceptions against Cleveland. The 18-year veteran also made 6 tackles (one for a loss) and had 23 yards on the returns. Keary Colbert (WR - Carolina) led the Panthers in receiving in a victory over former teammate Reggie Bush. His four grabs for... more »

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Trojans in the NFL: Week 4

By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan

Justin Fargas (RB) was a surprise star for Oakland, picking up a career high 179 yards on 22 carrier with a long of 48. He replaced injured starter LaMont Jordan just before halftime. Matt Leinart (QB) started for Arizona, was replaced by Kurt Warner, then returned in the fourth to lead a touchdown drive that put the game out... more »

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Start Stat

Scott Wolf inside USC

Everson Griffen became the first true freshman to start an opener on the defensive line since Tim Ryan in 1986 against Illinois. Shaun Cody was the last true freshman to start on the defensive line when he started the Las Vegas Bowl in 2001.... more »

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Preparing for battle

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

SI's Austin Murphy makes some observations after an afternoon at USC practice:

...[Mark] Sanchez, a 6-4, 215-pounder who is scary good. Sanchez has an inch and 20 or so pounds on Booty, and a little more on his fastball. His release is so quick, it's a blur.

A big, bruising tailback with a gliding, upright, Dickerson-like carriage, punishing the Trojans' starting defense. The mystery back was none other than Darnell Bing, the starting strong safety, who averaged 12.5 yards per carry as a tailback at Long Beach (Calif.) Poly High, where he played both ways.

...the Trojans haven't gotten the inside push they came to take for granted last season from Mike Patterson and Shaun Cody... But defensive tackles Sedrick Ellis and LaJuan Ramsay have come on strong in the second half of the season.

Preparing for battle [SI.com]

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NFL DRAFT 2005: RECAP

Kyle Bunch, TrojanWire

Mike_williamsdetroit_lion The dust has settled in New York, the 2005 NFL Draft is done.

You probably already heard that Mike Williams was chosen by the Detroit Lions when he slipped to #10. While we're sure that Mike was somewhat disappointed, we know that #1 will come out on top--especially with the particularly nasty Williams & Williams combo in Detroit (not to mention Charles Rogers coming back and emerging Kevin Jones in the backfield). Meanwhile, Vikings fans will be left spending the next 10+ seasons regretting the selection of Troy Williamson at #7.

But after Mel Kiper's hysteria settled down (ESPN's draft guru had Williams #1 on his OVERALL board, and nearly had a coronary when Williams dropped to 10) and all was said and done, a grand total of five Trojans heard their name called by NFL teams on Saturday and Sunday--including two 1st rounders and two 2nd rounders.

Here's the complete list: