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Southern California will enter the 2012 football season thin in the backfield, but has already received good news for 2013.  Ty Isaac of Joliet Catholic in Illinois has verbally committed to Lane Kiffin and USC.  The 6’3, 215 pound prospect is ranked second nationally at his position by rivals.com, and received offers from a multitude [...]

Spring practice has always been a “win some, lose some” event. In early preparation for an upcoming season, programs will run the risk of losing key components to injury. It’s a part of the game, and something to be expected. But when injury ends a player’s season before it ever begins, and it occurs at a position lacking depth, it sounds a definite alarm [...]

The 2011 Trojans possessed a unit of linebackers that stood out among the rest. Two of three starters received freshman All-American honors, which is a credit to Joe Barry and his ability to accelerate progress and transform inexperienced youth to veteran performers. Looking forward, we were projecting continuity and the same results for incoming Scott Starr [...]

When Kyle Prater announced his decision to transfer earlier this month, it was speculated that he would be moving closer to home. Today we learned of his landing spot, which is located just 30 miles from Proviso West High School, where he starred before moving to Southern California. The wide receiver will enroll at Northwestern and[...]

O.J. Simpson is literally losing his house; while doing time in The Big House- and I don’t mean Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

The 64-year-old former Buffalo Bills and “Naked Gun” movie series star is currently serving a 9-33-year prison term in relation to a 2007 armed confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers in [...]

The USC football program took great strides in 2011, finishing with ten victories and a top-10 ranking in an NCAA shortened campaign. The new year comes without season restriction, enabling the Men of Troy to travel a road without end and reach for the ultimate prize. With the Pac 12 release of the 2012 football schedule, we can eye the obstacles upon that course to determine whether it’s one flowing with difficulty or ease.[...]

You could argue that USC Trojans head coach Lane Kiffin isn’t loyal or he’s not a great coach, but nobody could dispute the fact that Kiffin is a great recruiter.

Along with Kennedy Polamalu and recruiting specialist Ed Orgeron, Kiffin has brought some great talent to the Trojans since he arrived on campus. The impact has shown [...]

Just days before Christmas, USC received an early gift. Matt Barkley, after meeting with family, friends, and advisers, has announced a return to Southern California for the 2012 football season. “The 2012 team has some serious unfinished business to attend to and I plan to play a part in it.”–Matt Barkley The news couldn’t have [...]

The name Dillon Baxter is pretty well known in college football circles. He was one of the highest rated recruits of the 2010 class, and also hailing from San Diego, quickly drew comparison to former Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush. He would choose USC and enroll early in the spring, looking for an edge that would enable him to compete immediately in the fall. The freshman was issued the nameless No. 28, with an opportunity to earn one on the field. The freshman was issued the nameless No. 28, with an opportunity to earn one[...]

Vision is often clouded by what lies beneath the golden dome. It’s the echoing hooves of horsemen long past, combined with fading sounds of championship celebration. It’s Notre Dame football, where name alone will spring distorted perception, just as long-traveled myths will often distort the facts.

USC went into Saturday’s game as a 9.5 point underdog, perceived as the same [...]