Robert Woods on USCFootball.com TV
Receiver Robert Woods joins USCFootball.com TV to talk about his record-setting sophomore season and expectations for 2012.... read more »
Trojan Headlines
USC’s Galippo hopes to dispel doubts at NFL combine
Orange County Register / February 22, 2012
NFL Network calls its buildup to the draft the "Path to Primetime." There are many, many paths, even for players coming out of high-profile programs such as USC. Mark Sanchez was a top-10 prospect and a top-10 draft pick. Clay Matthews was a barely...... read more »
HD Video: Scroggins on his way back
USCFootball.com / February 22, 2012
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jesse Scroggins is feeling good and ready to compete for a spot behind Matt Barkley during spring football.... read more »
One-on-one with Aundrey Walker
Whitney Blaine / February 22, 2012
Offensive lineman Aundrey Walker talks to SCPlaybook about life in L.A., the tackle competition and how he hopes to improve next season.... read more »
USC: At least O’Neill hasn’t lost his team
Orange County Register / February 22, 2012
LOS ANGELES – USC is two losses away from setting the single-season school record. The way the 6-21 Trojans are going, they'll probably get there. That's not the sort of thing you want on your résumé. But even as the defeats have piled up, Kevin...... read more »
In college basketball, California is hardly state of the art
Chris Dufresne / February 22, 2012
California owns more NCAA titles (15) than any other state, but that's ancient history. These days the state is a men's hoops nonentity, with only one team, No. 24 San Diego State, in the AP rankings. People have speculated for years that California might someday drop off the map, and the slide may have already started with college basketball.... read more »
Matt Kalil is familiar with roadway to the NFL
By Sam Farmer / February 22, 2012
USC offensive tackle, projected to be a top-10 draft pick, is well aware of what to expect as a pro after watching brother Ryan become a Pro Bowl center with the Carolina Panthers. Matt Kalil, widely projected to be a top-10 draft pick, will be protecting the blind side of an NFL quarterback in the fall.... read more »
HD Video: Chatting with Khaled Holmes
USCFootball.com / February 21, 2012
Trojan center Khaled Holmes brings another year of experience to the USC offensive line. Paired up with quarterback Matt Barkley , the Trojan offense looks to be in great hands in 2012.... read more »
VINCENT BONSIGNORE on the NBA: Ex-Cleveland High, USC standout Nick Young could go from Wizard to homecoming king
Los Angeles Daily News / February 21, 2012
As I watched Washington Wizards guard Nick Young almost single-handedly beat the Portland Trail Blazers last week, it was impossible not to imagine him in a certain uniform.... read more »
The Peristyle Podcast - Episode 209
USCFootball.com / February 21, 2012
Coach Harvey Hyde discusses the new Trojan coaching hires and answers your questions about this USC football team. We also have Gerard Martinez giving us the latest recruiting updates.... read more »
USC football clinic offers inside scoop
USCFootball.com / February 20, 2012
Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy will headline the USC football coaching clinic this weekend at Galen Center. For coaches at any level and football fans, here's your chance to get the inside on USC and college football.... read more »
HD Video: Big George Uko stepping up
USCFootball.com / February 20, 2012
With the Trojans losing plenty of experience along the defensive line, redshirt sophomore George Uko will be asked to shoulder more responsibilities in 2012.... read more »
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: USC dominates on boards to sweep season series against UCLA
Los Angeles Daily News / February 20, 2012
USC wore pink uniforms for Sunday's game against UCLA but it was the Trojans' blue-collar attitude that proved the difference during a 66-54 victory in front of 2,931 at the Galen Center.... read more »
Cassie Harberts leads USC women to win over UCLA
From the Associated Press / February 19, 2012
She finishes with 26 points and nine rebounds in a 66-54 victory over the Bruins. Cassie Harberts had 26 points and nine rebounds and Briana Gilbreath had 10 points and 12 rebounds to lead USC to a 66-54 victory against UCLA on Sunday.... read more »
Former Lakers standout and Sparks coach Cooper learning lessons at USC
Los Angeles Daily News / February 19, 2012
Even now, three years into his tenure as the women's basketball coach at USC Michael Cooper is adjusting to the collegelife.... read more »
T.J. Talks Ball, Life & His Favorite Things
Whitney Blaine / February 17, 2012
Veteran safety T.J. McDonald talks to SCPlaybook about football, his decision to remain at USC for his senior year, his favorite things and more in this video sitdown.... read more »
HD Video: Kevin Graf moving left
USCFootball.com / February 17, 2012
After starting all last season at right tackle, Kevin Graf talks about switching over to the left side and taking over Matt Kalil's old spot.... read more »
USC: Barkley on fame, Twitter, Linsanity
Orange County Register / February 17, 2012
What Matt Barkley did was no different than what any number of other 21-year-old males would have done: He Tweeted a Valentine’s Day message to his girlfriend, including a picture of the two of them. Except that he’s Matt Barkley, three-year...... read more »
Presenting the War Room
USCFootball.com / February 17, 2012
The War Room this week shows why there is no offseason when it comes to Trojan football. We have the inside scoop on 2013 recruiting, more details on Tee Martin's hiring and updates on the Trojans who have enrolled early.... read more »
LOCAL COLLEGES 2012 BASEBALL PREVIEW
Los Angeles Daily News / February 17, 2012
UCLA COACH: John Savage, 8 th year (227-191 overall, 95-81 Pac-12). LAST YEAR: 35-24 overall, 18-9 Pac-12 (first), advanced to NCAA Regional.... read more »
USC's Jovan Vavic makes a big splash in water polo
By David Wharton / February 17, 2012
Coach uses a strong personality to impress his style on men's and women's teams, which have won a combined 10 NCAA titles in the last 14 years. Even from a distance, the man catches your attention.... read more »
Marvin Sanders, Scottie Hazelton Named USC Assistant Football Coaches
USC Press Release / February 16, 2012
Marvin Sanders and Scottie Hazelton, who both have served as defensive coordinators at previous coaching stops, have been named assistant football coaches at USC, Trojan head coach Lane Kiffin announced today (Feb. 16). Sanders will be USC's secondary coach, while Hazelton will coach the Trojan linebackers.... read more »
UCLA's 64-54 win over USC is personal for Jerime Anderson
By Chris Foster / February 16, 2012
Anderson, a senior guard for the Bruins, scores 14 points and has five rebounds and five assists, giving himself a 5-4 edge in games against the Trojans. This was the way to go out. UCLA senior guard Jerime Anderson was adamant about that.... read more »
USC BASKETBALL: Despite loss, Trojans happy with effort
Los Angeles Daily News / February 16, 2012
USC's season stopped being judged by wins and losses weeks ago. Now it is just about being respectable.... read more »
VINCENT BONSIGNORE on COLLEGE BASKETBALL: This season, neither UCLA nor USC can state their cases
Los Angeles Daily News / February 16, 2012
We'll cut Lazeric Jones some slack when it comes to the abundance of institutes for higher learning in the great state of California.... read more »
Twin Bruins wear down Trojans
Orange County Register / February 16, 2012
LOS ANGELES – UCLA ordered up a pair of double-doubles from the Brothers Wear in a 64-54 victory against USC at the Sports Arena Wednesday night. Bruin forward David Wear pumped in 16 points and pulled down 13 rebounds while twin brother Travis...... read more »
Martin Leaves SEC for USC
Greg Biggins / February 16, 2012
USC went in to SEC country to find their new wide receivers coach landing former Kentucky assistant coach Tee Martin. Martin spent the last two seasons as the Wildcats receivers coach and might be best known for winning a national title at Tennessee in 1998 as the team’s starting quarterback.... read more »
UCLA 64, USC 54: Bruins Wear down Trojans
Los Angeles Daily News / February 16, 2012
When UCLA and USC met last month at Galen Center, it was not a fair fight, an elephant versus a butterfly.... read more »
Trojans' effort good in loss
Orange County Register / February 16, 2012
LOS ANGELES – Say this for the struggling USC basketball team: The Trojans keep trying. Despite its shorthanded status, USC mounted several rallies against UCLA in the second half Wednesday night. All ultimately fell short in a 64-54 loss at the...... read more »
USC BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Trojans' return to Sports Arena gets delayed
Los Angeles Daily News / February 15, 2012
USC returns to its long-time home tonight when it faces UCLA at the Sports Arena, but a planned practice Tuesday got canceled at the last minute because of an obscure Pacific-12 Conference rule.... read more »
Pac-12 builds studio
Daily Trojan / February 15, 2012
The conference will launch seven different regional networks in August 2012.... read more »
IF ONLY ... USC-UCLA basketball could have been blockbuster tonight, had everything gone right for both squads.
Los Angeles Daily News / February 15, 2012
POTENTIAL USC STARTERS DERRICK WILLIAMS Forward, 6-8, Jr. What happened: Released from USC letter of intent before freshman year.... read more »
UCLA will be ready for USC
Orange County Register / February 15, 2012
LOS ANGELES – UCLA guard Tyler Lamb insists he and his teammates will have no problem getting up to "host" USC at the Sports Arena on Wednesday night. After all, Lamb said, "it's a huge game." Or at least the Bruins (14-11 overall, 7-6 Pac-12) are...... read more »
A sweep would be sweet for Bruins
By Chris Foster and Gary Klein / February 15, 2012
UCLA players appear to have no qualms about trying to kick the struggling Trojans while they're down, and perhaps extracting a little revenge for Bruins' 50-0 football loss in the crosstown rivalry. UCLA's basketball team can claim one thing the football team can't. The Bruins held USC under 50 points.... read more »
USC’s Blasczyk fights through pain
Orange County Register / February 15, 2012
LOS ANGELES – Injuries have ravaged USC's roster this season, but it goes further than that. Even some of the Trojans who are playing are playing hurt. Take center James Blasczyk. Coach Kevin O'Neill estimates Blasczyk's health to be about 45...... read more »
Losses have piled up at a staggering rate for USC's basketball team
By Gary Klein / February 15, 2012
The Trojans have lost five players to season-ending injuries, leaving them with only six scholarship players. At 6-20, they are three losses from setting a school record for defeats in a season. Kevin O'Neill, who has been coaching basketball for more than 30 years, cannot explain the injuries that have befallen USC this season.... read more »
USC football: D.J. Morgan rediscovers his form
Orange County Register / February 14, 2012
The limp is gone. Watching D.J. Morgan run over the past two years, you couldn't help but notice a hitch in his stride. One leg didn't seem quite in sync with the other. Even when he ran well — and he ran well enough to earn USC's starting tailback...... read more »
Trojans make two new hires
Daily Trojan / February 14, 2012
Coach Kiffin fills up two of three empty spots with Hazelton and Sanders.... read more »
USC FOOTBALL: Kiffin hires assistants from Florida Atlantic, North Dakota State
Los Angeles Daily News / February 13, 2012
USC coach Lane Kiffin hired two assistant coaches in Florida Atlantic defensive coordinator Marvin Sanders and North Dakota State defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton.... read more »
STANFORD 59, USC 47: Trojans stumble late in losing to Cardinal
Los Angeles Daily News / February 13, 2012
There is little margin for error whenever USC plays this season and Sunday afternoon demonstrated how quickly a game deteriorates for the Trojans.... read more »
USC hires Hazelton, Sanders as football assistants
Staff and wire reports / February 13, 2012
Trojans Coach Lane Kiffin fills two of the three openings on his staff. USC football Coach Lane Kiffin , who had three openings on his coaching staff, now has only one.... read more »
USC meets Stanford only halfway in 59-47 loss
By Gary Klein / February 13, 2012
Trojans make a game of it in the first half but can't stay with the Cardinal in the second half, falling behind by as many as 20 points. In a season that has featured long stretches of losses, USC on Sunday wasted a chance to actually extend a winning streak.... read more »
Stanford hands USC its 20th defeat
Orange County Register / February 13, 2012
LOS ANGELES – USC is making history this season, but not in a good way. The Trojans lost for the 20th time Sunday, falling to Stanford, 59-47, at Galen Center. USC hadn't lost 20 or more games in a season since 1989. How long ago was that? All but...... read more »
USC hires LB, DB coaches
Orange County Register / February 13, 2012
Lane Kiffin has moved quickly to fill two of his three staff openings. Kiffin told prospects at USC's junior day Sunday that he has hired Scottie Hazelton to coach linebackers and Marvin Sanders to coach defensive backs. USCFootball.com first...... read more »
USC BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Trojans could be barking up right tree with struggling Cardinal in town
Los Angeles Daily News / February 12, 2012
With three home games left, it is getting difficult to find another victory on USC's basketball schedule.... read more »
USC defense, turnover margin could be key against Stanford
By Gary Klein / February 12, 2012
Last-place USC's few strengths — scoring defense and turnover margins — could play well against a recently struggling Stanford Cardinal on Sunday at the Galen Center. Despite the numerous problems USC has experienced this season, the Trojans can still cling to a couple points of pride: Last-place USC ranks at the top of the Pac-12 Conf... read more »
CAL 75, USC 49: Trojans continue to miss, and miss
Los Angeles Daily News / February 10, 2012
USC point guard Maurice Jones went over to teammate Jio Fontan before Thursday night's game against California and noticed all the injured Trojans sitting on the bench in black warmup suits.... read more »
Former Trojans invited to NFL Combine
Daily Trojan / February 8, 2012
Having voluntarily or forcibly exhausted their eligibility, several players from 2011 will get a chance to shine in front of scouts.... read more »
