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Long overdue props to the man with the mustache. Pat Ruel has groomed offensive line juggernauts Ryan Kalil, Deuce Lutui, Sam Baker, Fred Matua and Winston Justice.
His draw is comparable to that of Ed Orgeron and has helped him win many recruits outside his position.
Possibly something that Carroll rubbed off on him:
"Pete's like a beautiful woman," Ruel said after taking the job. "The closer you get, you better look out. He is very charismatic. He can smile and make you feel like a million dollars."
Everybody should be feeling like a million bucks if the Golden Ruel can get Jeff Byers and company opening those truck-sized holes we saw against Nebraska last year.
Wherever USC's Ruel travels, offensive lines are Golden [CBSSports.com]
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Marion Morrison, aka John Wayne. Thumbnail from Sheilaomalley.com
What's in a name?
Are USC football players destined for greatness at birth? Some of their names seem to imply it. The Trojans have had some real humdingers in their 120 year program. Here's a list our favorites in a Trojanwire yearbook of sorts.
The McGeiver/McGreuber Award. Most likely to save your life with a paper clip and rubber band:
Marlin McKeever, DL
Mike McKeever, G
Most likely to kick your ass and steal your milk money:
Morris Badgro, E
Most likely to become a comic book superhero:
Winston Justice, OT
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Offensive line coach Pat Ruel is upset at agents again as offensive guard Chilo Rachal ponders turning pro. ``These agents told Fred Matua he was going on the first day and Winston Justice he was going in the first round. They lie.''...
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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...
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Offensive tackle, Winston Justice (pictured on the right there behind Brodrick Bunkley), could get his first NFL start.
With William Thomas still ailing from back spasms, Justice yesterday continued to take snaps with the first-team offense. He could earn not only his first action, but his first start, on Sunday.
Facing the Tampa Bay Bucs though, there this guy on their line named Simeon Rice, who if you've never heard of him, he's kinda good (120 career sacks). Simeon says (before Jevon Kearse and Julius Peppers) he was the first of the freakishly athletic defensive ends that changed the NFL.
Justice at last? Rook could be in line for start [Philadelphia Daily News]
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Winston Justice gets $3.71 million for four years ($2.1 million guaranteed).
Justice had a great Pro Day, notably a 39-inch vertical (for a 320 pound tackle), but fell in the draft because of concerns of character issues.
Winston will likely move from Matt Leinart's right tackle to Donovan McNabb's left tackle so that his all-important job remains protecting his quarterback's blindside.
Justice for Eagles: Philly signs second-round lineman [ESPN]
Underrated Justice Signs With Eagles [Pro Football Critics]
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11 USC players were selected in the NFL draft — the most of any school.
- Reggie Bush – 2nd overall to New Orleans
- Matt Leinart – 10th overall to Arizona
- Winston Justice – 39th overall to Philadelphia
- Deuce Lutui – 41st overall to Arizona
- LenDale White – 45th overall to Tennessee
- Frostee Rucker – 91st overall to Cincinnati
- Dominique Byrd – 93rd overall to St. Louis
- Darnell Bing – 101st overall to Oakland
- David Kirtman – 163rd overall to Seattle
- LaJuan Ramsey – 204th overall to Philadelphia
- Fred Matua – 217th overall to Detroit
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The drought has ended.
Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles selected Winston Justice in the 2nd round with the 39th overall pick.
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Matt Leinart filed the necessary paperwork with the players' union to fire Leigh Steinberg as his agent.
This just after Steinberg was dropped by his other USC client Winston Justice.
Sources: QB Leinart fires agent Steinberg [ESPN]
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Coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers noted that there are teams that actually like Winston Justice a little better than they do D'Brickashaw Ferguson of Virginia.
"Some of the stuff he did was absolutely off the charts for a man so big. You don't see those kinds of workout numbers from a 320-pounder. He definitely helped himself."
Other OL prospects, Deuce Lutui and Fred Matua, are ready to help USC in this year's NFL draft standings, which after the successful pro day, the Trojans look to be cleaning house...
Pasquarelli: Trojans have a trio of OL prospects [abc7.com]
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Reggie Bush in a blur on his way to a 4.33 time in the 40.
Leinart recorded a 37 inch vertical. Nice.
Old commrades, Norm Chow and Pete Carrol talk shop.
Norm Chow and Jeff Fisher of the Tennesse Titans.
Reggie may have run the fastest time, but nobody got more applause than Deuce.
Other notes:
- Nobody could believe that a 320-pound man recorded a 39 inch vertical. Winston Justice baby.
- Darnell Bing was all-around impressive but he didnt run below his listed 4.5 in the 40.
- Hate to pick on LenDale because we love him, but he only did 15 reps on the bench. (Punter Tom Malone did 14 and cornerback Justin Wyatt did 16.)
Trojan Pro Day Report [USCFootball.com]
USC's Pro Day like 'mini-combine' for players [MSNBC]
Leinart, Bush work out for NFL coaches, scouts [FoxSports]
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The Trojans have landed 11 of the top 100 recruits in the nation. Texas has got 9. Florida has got 8. But there are 27 top 100 recruits still undecided, and USC is on the list of almost all of them, especially the big dogs.
Here's a run-down of potential players to welcome to the Trojan family:
5-star offensive lineman Andre Smith -
Supposively gave word to hometown favorite Alabama months ago, but he could be a signing day surprise. COMMITTED TO ALABAMA.
5-star defensive tackle Gerald McCoy -
This Oklahoma native would be a huge steal from Stoops. COMMITTED TO OKLAHOMA.
5-star running back C.J. Spiller -
A country boy from Florida. Can he and his family make the adjustment to big city living? Pete Carroll certainly made an impression on his mom. He could become the 2nd C.J. of the Trojans' 2006 recruiting class. COMMITTED TO CLEMSON.
5-star running back Stafon Johnson -
Straight out of Dorsey. This kid should be a lock to stay in LA. COMMITTED TO USC.
5-star offensive lineman Stephen Schilling -
USC has a better chance at this guy then Andre Smith. Although the Trojans would like both after losing underclassmen Winston Justice and Fred Matua.
4-star running back Michael Goodson -
This kid has Reggie Bush-like moves as evidenced in the Army All-American game.
4-star running back LeSean McCoy -
Likely to remain home and attend Penn State, but he's still on the Trojans' radar since the Trojans' backfield will be playing on Sundays next season.COMMITTED TO MIAMI.
4-star linebacker Michael Morgan -
There's nothing like stealing top talent out of Texas. See Emmanuel Moody. COMMITTED TO USC.
4-star defensive back Devin Ross -
Supposively the Trojans were out of the running, but are now back on the block.
*All rankings based on Rivals.com
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