The contrarian view of soon-to-be ex-UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel - The Oregonian
Actions speak louder than words, and Neuheisel demonstrates he is first-class human being.
Friday, December 02, 2011
Deadspin's College Football Top 25 Or So - Deadspin
...4. USC (10-2) Last week: 5
The outlaw Trojans ended their season in a blaze of glory, humiliating UCLA, 50-0. Because USC was a very bad program and allowed professional-caliber football play to be materially rewarded, it is not allowed to play in the Pac-12 championship game, let alone in one of the academically and ethically rarefied bowl games. So the official leader of the South Division is ... UCLA. Congratulations, Bruins! Good luck against Oregon.
USC quarterback Matt Barkley threw for 423 yards and six touchdowns against UCLA. He finishes the year with 3,528 yards, 39 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions. The Trojans had the 15th-best passing offense in the country, by yardage, and only the 56th-best rushing game.
Stanford's Andrew Luck, the presumed Heisman favorite, has 3,170 yards, 35 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. The Cardinal had the 26th-best passing offense in the country and the 22nd-best rushing offense...
...4. USC (10-2) Last week: 5
The outlaw Trojans ended their season in a blaze of glory, humiliating UCLA, 50-0. Because USC was a very bad program and allowed professional-caliber football play to be materially rewarded, it is not allowed to play in the Pac-12 championship game, let alone in one of the academically and ethically rarefied bowl games. So the official leader of the South Division is ... UCLA. Congratulations, Bruins! Good luck against Oregon.
USC quarterback Matt Barkley threw for 423 yards and six touchdowns against UCLA. He finishes the year with 3,528 yards, 39 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions. The Trojans had the 15th-best passing offense in the country, by yardage, and only the 56th-best rushing game.
Stanford's Andrew Luck, the presumed Heisman favorite, has 3,170 yards, 35 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. The Cardinal had the 26th-best passing offense in the country and the 22nd-best rushing offense...
This Is Strange: Happy Birthday, Britney - Pre Snap Read
A lot of strange things have happened since August...
That’s Lane Kiffin, the newly-minted king of U.S.C., sending out 30th birthday wishes to Britney Spears — yeah, she’s 30. Feel old. Yesterday, after it surfaced that he had sent Urban Meyer a note of congratulations on being hired at Ohio State, Kiffin told The Sporting News’ Steve Greenberg that he was “growing up....
A lot of strange things have happened since August...
Happy 30th Birthday Britney! @britneyspearsFri Dec 02 19:07:18 via web
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That’s Lane Kiffin, the newly-minted king of U.S.C., sending out 30th birthday wishes to Britney Spears — yeah, she’s 30. Feel old. Yesterday, after it surfaced that he had sent Urban Meyer a note of congratulations on being hired at Ohio State, Kiffin told The Sporting News’ Steve Greenberg that he was “growing up....
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Arrogant Game Recap: UCLA Bruins - Lost Angeles
With the amount of caviar and vintage champagne I partake of in any given weekend, I found it hard to determine the proper way to celebrate the victory over UCLA on Saturday night. I mean, after the Oregon win, I opened something special, brought it to an Oregon fan’s place and proceeded to pour it in their toilet then flush. That was representative of their “national title” hopes. So if pouring a bottle of fine bubbly from the early 90s down a toilet was the Oregon celebration, what on earth could I do after we beat UCLA 50-0? I mean, how do you go big enough to encapsulate the public execution that went down at the Coliseum?...
With the amount of caviar and vintage champagne I partake of in any given weekend, I found it hard to determine the proper way to celebrate the victory over UCLA on Saturday night. I mean, after the Oregon win, I opened something special, brought it to an Oregon fan’s place and proceeded to pour it in their toilet then flush. That was representative of their “national title” hopes. So if pouring a bottle of fine bubbly from the early 90s down a toilet was the Oregon celebration, what on earth could I do after we beat UCLA 50-0? I mean, how do you go big enough to encapsulate the public execution that went down at the Coliseum?...
USC’s Kiffin now a vet after Pac-12 South purge - OC Register
It seems like Lane Kiffin is just getting started at USC. But, amazingly, he’s now the second-longest-tenured coach in the Pac-12 South. With half of the division’s coaches being fired, Kiffin trails only Utah’s Kyle Whittingham in terms of time on the job. Here’s a look at how long each coach has been in charge in the Pac-12:
SOUTH DIVISION
It seems like Lane Kiffin is just getting started at USC. But, amazingly, he’s now the second-longest-tenured coach in the Pac-12 South. With half of the division’s coaches being fired, Kiffin trails only Utah’s Kyle Whittingham in terms of time on the job. Here’s a look at how long each coach has been in charge in the Pac-12:
SOUTH DIVISION
- Arizona: Rich Rodriguez, 1st year 2012
- Arizona State: New coach TBD
- Colorado: Jon Embree, 1 year
- UCLA: New coach TBD
- USC: Lane Kiffin, 2 years
- Utah: Kyle Whittingham, 7 years
- Cal: Jeff Tedford, 10 years
- Oregon: Chip Kelly, 3 years
- Oregon State: Mike Riley, 9 years
- Stanford: David Shaw, 1 year
- Washington: Steve Sarkisian, 3 years
- Washington State: Rick Leach, 1st year 2012
USC football: Scholarship count - OC Register
As of this writing, USC has 67 scholarship players on its roster heading into the offseason. Here’s the breakdown by class:
As of this writing, USC has 67 scholarship players on its roster heading into the offseason. Here’s the breakdown by class:
- Seniors + redshirt seniors = 18
- Juniors + redshirt juniors = 12
- Sophomores + redshirt sophomores = 21
- Redshirt freshmen = 16
Inside the Mind of Mike Leach - NY Times
“...Third-down conversion rates tie in with first downs and number of plays. Those plays extend drives. While those statistics are important indicators, a coach has to be able to interpret the results.
“Here’s the catch. While those statistics are important to us, every single one of them might be meaningless depending on the type of game we happen to be playing. If you’re in a game where you can score on three-play drives all the time, those statistics don’t really mean very much. As a coach, you have to be flexible about how you interpret them.
“Statistics and analytics have their place in sports. They help to organize data and crystallize tendencies. However, statistics also have their limitations. Football is made up of numerous variables. People who try to define the game through one or two variables underestimate the game’s complexity...
“...Third-down conversion rates tie in with first downs and number of plays. Those plays extend drives. While those statistics are important indicators, a coach has to be able to interpret the results.
“Here’s the catch. While those statistics are important to us, every single one of them might be meaningless depending on the type of game we happen to be playing. If you’re in a game where you can score on three-play drives all the time, those statistics don’t really mean very much. As a coach, you have to be flexible about how you interpret them.
“Statistics and analytics have their place in sports. They help to organize data and crystallize tendencies. However, statistics also have their limitations. Football is made up of numerous variables. People who try to define the game through one or two variables underestimate the game’s complexity...
UCLA Reaches New Low - Lost Angeles
Really, UCLA? If you turn down your television, your console, your iPod and you turn off your AC, you can hear something peculiar in the distance. It’s a tearing sound. It’s a ripping sound. It’s UCLA loyalists shredding their powder blue fan gear. Actually, they aren’t doing this, but they should be. UCLA is going for a new low. Not a new low for them. Not a new low for Pac 12 football. A new low for football in general...
Really, UCLA? If you turn down your television, your console, your iPod and you turn off your AC, you can hear something peculiar in the distance. It’s a tearing sound. It’s a ripping sound. It’s UCLA loyalists shredding their powder blue fan gear. Actually, they aren’t doing this, but they should be. UCLA is going for a new low. Not a new low for them. Not a new low for Pac 12 football. A new low for football in general...
NFL draft: Matt Barkley’s stock is rising - OC Register
USC quarterback Matt Barkley‘s strong finish has vaulted him into ESPN.com draft expert Todd McShay‘s top five. Barkley had been No. 6 last week. One only can wonder what his official NFL draft evaluation will say. Barkley also has climbed from No. 10 to No. 7 on Mel Kiper‘s Big Board...
USC quarterback Matt Barkley‘s strong finish has vaulted him into ESPN.com draft expert Todd McShay‘s top five. Barkley had been No. 6 last week. One only can wonder what his official NFL draft evaluation will say. Barkley also has climbed from No. 10 to No. 7 on Mel Kiper‘s Big Board...
Quote Of The Night - LA Daily News
"We didn't have time to wallow in self pity. We didn't have time to go through the carnage that was that evening." -- UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel on coming off USC game and playing Oregon on Friday.
"We didn't have time to wallow in self pity. We didn't have time to go through the carnage that was that evening." -- UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel on coming off USC game and playing Oregon on Friday.
ShelleyESPN: Barkley has a tough decision to make - ESPN
ShelleyESPN: Barkley has a tough decision to make - Los Angeles Usc Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
ShelleyESPN: Barkley has a tough decision to make - Los Angeles Usc Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
Mike Leach Helps Keep Pullman Weird - Pre-Snap Read
Pullman’s not Los Angeles. But you knew that. Pullman isn’t Seattle, which you also knew. Pullman is different: it’s more accepting of, let’s say, quirky personalities. Not crazy, mind you; when it comes to crazy, Pullman is as unforgiving as any place in America. But Pullman is a place where a coach can let his hair down, such as Mike Price did for a generation. It’s quirk-friendly, in short. When coaching the Cougars, you can be yourself. You can be wacky. You can call out your players’ girlfriends...
Pullman’s not Los Angeles. But you knew that. Pullman isn’t Seattle, which you also knew. Pullman is different: it’s more accepting of, let’s say, quirky personalities. Not crazy, mind you; when it comes to crazy, Pullman is as unforgiving as any place in America. But Pullman is a place where a coach can let his hair down, such as Mike Price did for a generation. It’s quirk-friendly, in short. When coaching the Cougars, you can be yourself. You can be wacky. You can call out your players’ girlfriends...
Failure to control Burfict cost Erickson his job - Arizona Republic
Former Arizona State great Danny White praised recently fired coach Dennis Erickson for upgrading the program's talent, but wondered if enough emphasis was placed on intangibles like discipline and mental toughness.
Former Arizona State great Danny White praised recently fired coach Dennis Erickson for upgrading the program's talent, but wondered if enough emphasis was placed on intangibles like discipline and mental toughness.
Dept. Of Irony - LA Daily News
One of USC's leaders this season was tight end/fullback Rhett Ellison, a first team special teams selection on the all-Pac-12 team. So it was even more ironic that during his senior year in high school, then-assistant coach Lane Kiffin recommended removing his scholarship offer.
One of USC's leaders this season was tight end/fullback Rhett Ellison, a first team special teams selection on the all-Pac-12 team. So it was even more ironic that during his senior year in high school, then-assistant coach Lane Kiffin recommended removing his scholarship offer.
Rich Rodriguez Took The Arizona Job Without Ever Visiting The School - Deadspin
On KTAR radio in Phoenix this morning (via Sports Radio Interviews), RichRod said he signed his contract without seeing the campus, or the barren wastelands that surround Tucson. Or, presumably, the roster.
On KTAR radio in Phoenix this morning (via Sports Radio Interviews), RichRod said he signed his contract without seeing the campus, or the barren wastelands that surround Tucson. Or, presumably, the roster.
Diddy's Son Commits To UCLA The Day After Its Coach Gets Canned - DeadSpin
Justin Combs, son of the artist formerly known as a lot of different names and now known as Diddy, announced today that he will play football at UCLA next year.
Justin Combs, son of the artist formerly known as a lot of different names and now known as Diddy, announced today that he will play football at UCLA next year.
3 Top Returnees in 2012: No. 1 -- WR Woods - CBS Sportsline
WR Robert Woods caught more passes in a single season (111) than any receiver in Pac-12 history in 2011, and he was only a sophomore. The Biletnikoff finalist will headline what should be 2012's top WR corps.
WR Robert Woods caught more passes in a single season (111) than any receiver in Pac-12 history in 2011, and he was only a sophomore. The Biletnikoff finalist will headline what should be 2012's top WR corps.
3 Top Returnees in 2012: No. 2 -- WR Lee - CBS Sportsline
Some believe that true freshman WR Marqise Lee was even better than teammate Robert Woods by the end of the 2011 season. The Pac-12 co-Freshman of the Year caught 73 passes for 1,143 yards and 11 TDs. Even more will be expected of him in 2012, when he and Woods will be Biletnikoff Award favorites.
Some believe that true freshman WR Marqise Lee was even better than teammate Robert Woods by the end of the 2011 season. The Pac-12 co-Freshman of the Year caught 73 passes for 1,143 yards and 11 TDs. Even more will be expected of him in 2012, when he and Woods will be Biletnikoff Award favorites.
3 Top Returnees in 2012: No. 3 -- CB Robey - CBS Sportsline
Only one CB in the conference made the first-team all-Pac-12 squad in 2011 and that was Nickell Robey . The sophomore was all over the field for the Trojans, collecting 63 tackles, 2 interceptions, 9 pass breakups and 2 sacks. He'll be a Thorpe Award candidate in 2012.
Only one CB in the conference made the first-team all-Pac-12 squad in 2011 and that was Nickell Robey . The sophomore was all over the field for the Trojans, collecting 63 tackles, 2 interceptions, 9 pass breakups and 2 sacks. He'll be a Thorpe Award candidate in 2012.
Pac-12 rains on its own title game - The Oregonian [Canzano]
...Still, it will be Paul Olden, voice of the New York Yankees, on the microphone for Friday's game. The conference is going to let Essig "complement" Olden, which is only to say I'm thinking they'll let him do his "it never rains" bit and then, hand him a hotdog and a drink. This must be immediately rectified...
...Still, it will be Paul Olden, voice of the New York Yankees, on the microphone for Friday's game. The conference is going to let Essig "complement" Olden, which is only to say I'm thinking they'll let him do his "it never rains" bit and then, hand him a hotdog and a drink. This must be immediately rectified...
New Pac-12 coaches are in the money - ESPN
The economy is still in the dumps in a lot of places, but not if you want to become a Pac-12 head coach. For those keeping score at home, here's where the conference coaching salaries stand now, with Arizona State and UCLA still looking for new coaches.
Chip Kelly, Oregon, $2,800,000
Jeff Tedford, California, $2,300,000
Steve Sarkisian, Washington, $2,250,000
Mike Leach, Washington State, $2,250,000
Rich Rodriguez, Arizona, $1,910,000
Kyle Whittingham, Utah, $1,700,000
Mike Riley, Oregon State, $1,313,471
Jon Embree, Colorado, $725,000
The economy is still in the dumps in a lot of places, but not if you want to become a Pac-12 head coach. For those keeping score at home, here's where the conference coaching salaries stand now, with Arizona State and UCLA still looking for new coaches.
Chip Kelly, Oregon, $2,800,000
Jeff Tedford, California, $2,300,000
Steve Sarkisian, Washington, $2,250,000
Mike Leach, Washington State, $2,250,000
Rich Rodriguez, Arizona, $1,910,000
Kyle Whittingham, Utah, $1,700,000
Mike Riley, Oregon State, $1,313,471
Jon Embree, Colorado, $725,000
3 Players to Watch in 2012: No. 1 -- QB Kessler - CBS Sportsline
Redshirt freshman Cody Kessler appears to have the best shot at winning the starting QB job if Matt Barkley heads to the NFL. He was praised by coaches during the fall for his accuracy and command of the offense. If he can be consistent and limit mistakes, USC will be a national title contender.
Redshirt freshman Cody Kessler appears to have the best shot at winning the starting QB job if Matt Barkley heads to the NFL. He was praised by coaches during the fall for his accuracy and command of the offense. If he can be consistent and limit mistakes, USC will be a national title contender.
3 Players to Watch in 2012: No. 2 -- LB Dawson - CBS Sportsline
True freshman Lamar Dawson took over at MLB for senior Chris Galippo toward the end of 2011 and, by the looks of it, he's ready to blossom. The 6-2, 235-pounder had 25 tackles, 2 TFLs and 1 sack while starting three games
True freshman Lamar Dawson took over at MLB for senior Chris Galippo toward the end of 2011 and, by the looks of it, he's ready to blossom. The 6-2, 235-pounder had 25 tackles, 2 TFLs and 1 sack while starting three games
3 Players to Watch in 2012: No. 3 -- OT Graf - CBS Sportsline
RT Kevin Graf is the prime candidate to replace All-American LT Matt Kalil, who is likely headed to the NFL as a top 10 pick in next spring's draft. Even if he stays at RT, Graf will be considered one of the better OL in the Pac-12 in 2012.
RT Kevin Graf is the prime candidate to replace All-American LT Matt Kalil, who is likely headed to the NFL as a top 10 pick in next spring's draft. Even if he stays at RT, Graf will be considered one of the better OL in the Pac-12 in 2012.
Neuheisel: UCLA is 'not going to contain Oregon for 60 minutes' - The Oregonian
Slowing down the Ducks is nearly impossible according to UCLA's coach, but responding to them is key
Slowing down the Ducks is nearly impossible according to UCLA's coach, but responding to them is key
Monday, November 28, 2011
Seven USC players are selected to the Pac-12 first team - LA Times
They include receiver Robert Woods. Quarterback Matt Barkley is a second-team selection. Receiver Marqise Lee and linebacker Dion Bailey are the offensive and defensive freshmen of the year...
They include receiver Robert Woods. Quarterback Matt Barkley is a second-team selection. Receiver Marqise Lee and linebacker Dion Bailey are the offensive and defensive freshmen of the year...
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Barkley won’t get emotional during possible finale - OC Register
Regardless of whether Saturday’s game against UCLA is Matt Barkley’s last in a USC uniform, don’t expect the junior quarterback to get sentimental about it.
“I usually take emotion out of the game,” Barkley said Tuesday. “When I look back, that’s when the emotions will probably kick in, if I do decide to leave.”...
Regardless of whether Saturday’s game against UCLA is Matt Barkley’s last in a USC uniform, don’t expect the junior quarterback to get sentimental about it.“I usually take emotion out of the game,” Barkley said Tuesday. “When I look back, that’s when the emotions will probably kick in, if I do decide to leave.”...
UCLA vs. USC: The top 10 recruits at stake - OC Register
The USC-UCLA game is the biggest day of football in Los Angeles. That goes for recruiting as well. For the Trojans, Saturday is their final game to make an impression on high school prospects. For UCLA, it's their most important one.
Both teams enter this weekend with a lot of uncertainty looming. UCLA's signing class might look dramatically different than how it's shaping up if Rick Neuheisel is fired. Lane Kiffin's job is secure, but he's working with limited scholarships as USC has been capped at 75 — 15 per signing class — for the next three seasons...
The USC-UCLA game is the biggest day of football in Los Angeles. That goes for recruiting as well. For the Trojans, Saturday is their final game to make an impression on high school prospects. For UCLA, it's their most important one.
Both teams enter this weekend with a lot of uncertainty looming. UCLA's signing class might look dramatically different than how it's shaping up if Rick Neuheisel is fired. Lane Kiffin's job is secure, but he's working with limited scholarships as USC has been capped at 75 — 15 per signing class — for the next three seasons...
HPD investigates allegations of point shaving by UH football - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
..."UH has alerted the NCAA about the anonymous letter and its contents and, in discussions with them, has been informed it is 'doing exactly what you need to be doing' in this situation," Greenwood said...
..."UH has alerted the NCAA about the anonymous letter and its contents and, in discussions with them, has been informed it is 'doing exactly what you need to be doing' in this situation," Greenwood said...
Andrew Luck or Matt Barkley? Heisman debate is heating up - LA Times
Stanford's Andrew Luck is the apparent front-runner, but Oregon coach says USC's Matt Barkley was the best against the Ducks...
Stanford's Andrew Luck is the apparent front-runner, but Oregon coach says USC's Matt Barkley was the best against the Ducks...
Bowl Practices Not Significant? - LA Daily News
Lane Kiffin said today that USC's bowl ban actually helped recruiting last year because it gave the coaching staff more time to recruit. He also said he didn't think the 15 bowl practices mattered much. "I think it's overrated," Kiffin said.
Lane Kiffin said today that USC's bowl ban actually helped recruiting last year because it gave the coaching staff more time to recruit. He also said he didn't think the 15 bowl practices mattered much. "I think it's overrated," Kiffin said.
Barkley On UCLA - LA Daily News
"We're not trying to upset their season, we're trying to make the most of our season." -- USC quarterback Matt Barkley
"We're not trying to upset their season, we're trying to make the most of our season." -- USC quarterback Matt Barkley
Football School Again - LA Daily News
Robert Woods said when he and tight end Randall Telfer went to class Monday, students burst into applause. ``I thought it was funny,'' Woods said.
Robert Woods said when he and tight end Randall Telfer went to class Monday, students burst into applause. ``I thought it was funny,'' Woods said.
Good news, bad news on injury front - OC Register
Quick hitters from USC’s Tuesday-morning practice:
** Several players who were hurt during the Oregon game were able to practice on at least a limited basis. They included linebackers Dion Bailey and Lamar Dawson, fullbacks Rhett Ellison and Ross Cumming, and defensive tackle Christian Tupou...
** ...Kiffin wore a bright-red Mater Dei High sweatshirt during practice. “I wore a Serra sweatshirt on ESPN, and then I wore it in our team meeting room,” Kiffin said. “Then (Matt) Barkley, Khaled (Holmes), Robbie Boyer, Kennedy Polamalu and (offensive assistant) Lenny Vandermade didn’t like it very much, so I had to wear this today.”
Quick hitters from USC’s Tuesday-morning practice:
** Several players who were hurt during the Oregon game were able to practice on at least a limited basis. They included linebackers Dion Bailey and Lamar Dawson, fullbacks Rhett Ellison and Ross Cumming, and defensive tackle Christian Tupou...
** ...Kiffin wore a bright-red Mater Dei High sweatshirt during practice. “I wore a Serra sweatshirt on ESPN, and then I wore it in our team meeting room,” Kiffin said. “Then (Matt) Barkley, Khaled (Holmes), Robbie Boyer, Kennedy Polamalu and (offensive assistant) Lenny Vandermade didn’t like it very much, so I had to wear this today.”
Fun with Oregon Hate Mail - Lost Angeles
I clearly offended Oregon and in arrogant fashion, I am going to post and respond to some of the better comments I got just for your pleasure. After all, this is the last time I have to think about the Ducks for a while, unless I eat pate or fois gras at Thanksgiving (considering it if there’s a good beer to pair it with, maybe something from Portland)...
I clearly offended Oregon and in arrogant fashion, I am going to post and respond to some of the better comments I got just for your pleasure. After all, this is the last time I have to think about the Ducks for a while, unless I eat pate or fois gras at Thanksgiving (considering it if there’s a good beer to pair it with, maybe something from Portland)...
NCAA nears revamp of sports agent oversight - Football Rumor Mill
NCAA nears revamp of sports agent oversight; eyes national registration
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NCAA nears revamp of sports agent oversight; eyes national registration
http://t.co/C3bmeet0
A Discipline Problem - The Wall Street Journal
...Joe Paterno clashed repeatedly with the university's former chief disciplinarian over how harshly to punish players who got into trouble...shedding new light on the school's effort to balance its reputation as a magnet for scholar-athletes with the demands of running a nationally dominant football program...
...Mr. Paterno believed that the school's code of conduct should not apply to any incidents that take place off campus—that those should be handled by police—and they shouldn't be allowed to affect anyone's status as a student.
"Coach Paterno would rather we NOT inform the public when a football player is found responsible for committing a serious violation of the law and/or our student code," she wrote, "despite any moral or legal obligation to do so."...
...Joe Paterno clashed repeatedly with the university's former chief disciplinarian over how harshly to punish players who got into trouble...shedding new light on the school's effort to balance its reputation as a magnet for scholar-athletes with the demands of running a nationally dominant football program......Mr. Paterno believed that the school's code of conduct should not apply to any incidents that take place off campus—that those should be handled by police—and they shouldn't be allowed to affect anyone's status as a student.
"Coach Paterno would rather we NOT inform the public when a football player is found responsible for committing a serious violation of the law and/or our student code," she wrote, "despite any moral or legal obligation to do so."...
Can Kiffin coach? Maybe the answer is yes - ESPN
...The 38-35 win at Oregon on Saturday hinted that, yes, he can. That he might be growing into the job. That he's matured as a leader and motivator. At 9-2 and ranked 10th in the AP Poll as well as the ESPN.com Power Rankings, he's a win over rival UCLA away from what would unquestionably be considered a successful season: a "true" South Division championship, 10 wins, a top-10 ranking, a win over top-five team (Oregon) and wins over rivals Notre Dame and UCLA...
...The 38-35 win at Oregon on Saturday hinted that, yes, he can. That he might be growing into the job. That he's matured as a leader and motivator. At 9-2 and ranked 10th in the AP Poll as well as the ESPN.com Power Rankings, he's a win over rival UCLA away from what would unquestionably be considered a successful season: a "true" South Division championship, 10 wins, a top-10 ranking, a win over top-five team (Oregon) and wins over rivals Notre Dame and UCLA...
USC football: Letdown for UCLA? No way - OC Register
USC coach Lane Kiffin and his players insist they’ll have no trouble recharging their batteries for UCLA despite coming off the program’s biggest victory of the past two seasons...
USC coach Lane Kiffin and his players insist they’ll have no trouble recharging their batteries for UCLA despite coming off the program’s biggest victory of the past two seasons......Despite Kiffin’s confidence, he’ll be waging a battle all week long against human nature. No matter what he says about last week’s upset at Oregon being just “the next game on the schedule,” it felt a lot bigger than that...
Monday, November 21, 2011
Top beneficiary of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System: Mike Bellotti - The Oregonian
The top beneficiary of Oregon's state pension system is former University of Oregon football coach Mike Bellotti, who retired last year to go to work as an ESPN commentator and now collects a state pension of nearly a half million dollars a year, according to data released to The Oregonian Monday by the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System...
The top beneficiary of Oregon's state pension system is former University of Oregon football coach Mike Bellotti, who retired last year to go to work as an ESPN commentator and now collects a state pension of nearly a half million dollars a year, according to data released to The Oregonian Monday by the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System...
P.S.R. 1-120: Week 13 Re-Ranking - Pre-Snap Read [NY Times]
...5. Stanford (10-1, 8-1)
A Rose Bowl trip is a fine consolation for the Cardinal.
6. U.S.C. (9-2, 6-2)
Seems as if the Trojans could beat anyone right now...
...5. Stanford (10-1, 8-1)
A Rose Bowl trip is a fine consolation for the Cardinal.
6. U.S.C. (9-2, 6-2)
Seems as if the Trojans could beat anyone right now...
When UCLA, USC meet in football, defense (against pranks) is key - LA Times
While city rivals' teams prepare to do battle on Saturday, students guard against potential attacks on campus during the week, with particular attention paid to Tommy Trojan and Bruin Bear statues...
While city rivals' teams prepare to do battle on Saturday, students guard against potential attacks on campus during the week, with particular attention paid to Tommy Trojan and Bruin Bear statues...
Robert Woods remains on pace to set USC, Pac-12 receiving records - LA Times
Sophomore has 99 receptions, three short of the school and conference mark set by Keyshawn Johnson in 1995.
Sophomore has 99 receptions, three short of the school and conference mark set by Keyshawn Johnson in 1995.
Kiffin Quote Of The Day - LA Daily News
``Kinda crazy, after watching the tape, we didn't play all that well.'' -- USC coach Lane Kiffin
``Kinda crazy, after watching the tape, we didn't play all that well.'' -- USC coach Lane Kiffin
Neuheisel draws Barkley and Luck comparison - CBS Sportsline
Coach Rick Neuheisel believes the QB that UCLA will face Saturday, USC's Matt Barkley , is on the same level as fellow Heisman Trophy candidate, Stanford's Andrew Luck. "They're very, very comparable, the only thing Andrew has over Matt is he's a little bit more mobile," Neuheisel said. "(Barkley) is almost more dangerous.''
Coach Rick Neuheisel believes the QB that UCLA will face Saturday, USC's Matt Barkley , is on the same level as fellow Heisman Trophy candidate, Stanford's Andrew Luck. "They're very, very comparable, the only thing Andrew has over Matt is he's a little bit more mobile," Neuheisel said. "(Barkley) is almost more dangerous.''
The final 151 seconds - ESPN
...USC didn't give up any gigantic plays to the Ducks, so they were forced to try to grind it out. Kelly ran 15 plays on the final drive -- more than the Ducks had run on any other series in all of Saturday's game.
They weren't well-equipped to succeed in that situation, and they clearly didn't expect to be kicking the field goal. But USC expected them to.
"We have confidence in our special teams and our field-goal block team," safety Jawanza Starling said. "If the game's on the line, we're gonna make a play."...
...USC didn't give up any gigantic plays to the Ducks, so they were forced to try to grind it out. Kelly ran 15 plays on the final drive -- more than the Ducks had run on any other series in all of Saturday's game.
They weren't well-equipped to succeed in that situation, and they clearly didn't expect to be kicking the field goal. But USC expected them to.
"We have confidence in our special teams and our field-goal block team," safety Jawanza Starling said. "If the game's on the line, we're gonna make a play."...
Arrogant Game Recap: Oregon Ducks - Lost Angeles
...Let me begin by remind you, Arrogant Nation, what our goal was this year. It was to win the Pac-12 South and make Larry Scott look like a fool for lumping the conference title game in with the NCAA instead of doing what the rest of the world does, protect it’s own, especially the only relevant football team you have. Keep hanging that hat on Stanford and Oregon, Larry. I hear they are huge in big games...
...Let me begin by remind you, Arrogant Nation, what our goal was this year. It was to win the Pac-12 South and make Larry Scott look like a fool for lumping the conference title game in with the NCAA instead of doing what the rest of the world does, protect it’s own, especially the only relevant football team you have. Keep hanging that hat on Stanford and Oregon, Larry. I hear they are huge in big games...
This Week In The Pac-12 - California Golden Blogs
...USC 38, Oregon 35...Imagine what Andrew Luck would do if he had Robert Woods and Marquise Lee to throw to. After Barkley goes pro, USC's new quarterback needs to be awful, because he'll be throwing to the best WR tandem in the nation. It's pretty amazing that Oregon even had a chance to tie this game considering what USC's defense did to the Oregon offense for three quarters...
...USC 38, Oregon 35...Imagine what Andrew Luck would do if he had Robert Woods and Marquise Lee to throw to. After Barkley goes pro, USC's new quarterback needs to be awful, because he'll be throwing to the best WR tandem in the nation. It's pretty amazing that Oregon even had a chance to tie this game considering what USC's defense did to the Oregon offense for three quarters...
Between the Synapses: Oregon Coach Chip Kelly - Every Day Should Be Saturday
To paraphrase Wu-Tang, the game of football is like a swordfight: you must think first, before you move. Even the most talented athletes are useless without the most exacting and carefully-planned strategies. Oregon's Chip Kelly knows this, but even he couldn't handle Lane Kiffin's Troll Style. (It's immensely strong, and immune to nearly any criticism.)...
To paraphrase Wu-Tang, the game of football is like a swordfight: you must think first, before you move. Even the most talented athletes are useless without the most exacting and carefully-planned strategies. Oregon's Chip Kelly knows this, but even he couldn't handle Lane Kiffin's Troll Style. (It's immensely strong, and immune to nearly any criticism.)...
Pac-12 Players of the Week - ESPN
Receiver Marqise Lee and linebacker Hayes Pullard of USC and Utah kicker Coleman Petersen have been named Pac-12 Players of the Week.
From the official release:
Lee, a freshman from Inglewood, Calif., had 325 all-purpose yards in USC’s 38-35 win at Oregon. He had eight catches for a career-high 187 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown to open the Trojans’ scoring. Lee also had six kickoff returns for 134 yards and four rushing yards...
Receiver Marqise Lee and linebacker Hayes Pullard of USC and Utah kicker Coleman Petersen have been named Pac-12 Players of the Week.
From the official release:
Lee, a freshman from Inglewood, Calif., had 325 all-purpose yards in USC’s 38-35 win at Oregon. He had eight catches for a career-high 187 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown to open the Trojans’ scoring. Lee also had six kickoff returns for 134 yards and four rushing yards...
School hypes Matt Barkley for Heisman Trophy - LA Times
USC quarterback Matt Barkley is back in the Heisman Trophy discussion. The junior passed for four touchdowns in USC's 38-35 victory over Oregon on Saturday and has passed for 33 touchdowns, with seven interceptions, this season. On Monday, USC released this video, hyping Barkley for the Heisman, which is awarded annually to the outstanding player in college football...
USC quarterback Matt Barkley is back in the Heisman Trophy discussion. The junior passed for four touchdowns in USC's 38-35 victory over Oregon on Saturday and has passed for 33 touchdowns, with seven interceptions, this season. On Monday, USC released this video, hyping Barkley for the Heisman, which is awarded annually to the outstanding player in college football...
LB's Pullard and Bailey chasing history - CBS Sportsline
LB Hayes Pullard's team-high 14 tackles in the 38-35 win over Oregon gave him 72 on the season, just four behind LB Dion Bailey's team-leading 76. With one game left to go, both are attempting to become the first freshman ever to lead USC in tackles.
LB Hayes Pullard's team-high 14 tackles in the 38-35 win over Oregon gave him 72 on the season, just four behind LB Dion Bailey's team-leading 76. With one game left to go, both are attempting to become the first freshman ever to lead USC in tackles.
Oregon Report Card - LA Daily News
And here are my opponent grades for the USC-Oregon game: QB: C+ TB: B+ WR: B OL: C+ DL: C- LB: C- DB: D ST: C- Coaching: D
And here are my opponent grades for the USC-Oregon game: QB: C+ TB: B+ WR: B OL: C+ DL: C- LB: C- DB: D ST: C- Coaching: D
WR Lee closing on on 1,000 yards - CBS Sportsline
WR Marqise Lee has 919 receiving yards, putting him 81 yards short of becoming just the second freshman in school history to top the 1,000-yard receiving mark in a season. All-American Mike Williams totaled 1,265 yards as a freshman in 2002.
WR Marqise Lee has 919 receiving yards, putting him 81 yards short of becoming just the second freshman in school history to top the 1,000-yard receiving mark in a season. All-American Mike Williams totaled 1,265 yards as a freshman in 2002.
Weekend rewind: Pac-12 - ESPN
...Team of the week: USC ended Oregon's 21-game home winning streak as well as the Ducks' 19-game conference winning streak with a 38-35 victory, providing coach Lane Kiffin and QB Matt Barkley a signature victory.
Best game: Unlike most weeks this season, four Pac-12 games came down to the waning moments, but the Trojans' win in Autzen Stadium was thrilling and meaningful, featuring a pair of ranked teams...
...Team of the week: USC ended Oregon's 21-game home winning streak as well as the Ducks' 19-game conference winning streak with a 38-35 victory, providing coach Lane Kiffin and QB Matt Barkley a signature victory.
Best game: Unlike most weeks this season, four Pac-12 games came down to the waning moments, but the Trojans' win in Autzen Stadium was thrilling and meaningful, featuring a pair of ranked teams...
USC Report Card - LA Daily News
Here are the Trojans' grades for the USC-Oregon game.
QUARTERBACK
Matt Barkley saved his best game for the biggest stage of the season.
B+...
...OFFENSIVE LINE
Allowed a single sack to defense that led Pac-12 in sacks.
B
DEFENSIVE LINE
Applied some pressure to Darron Thomas in critical situations.
C+...
Here are the Trojans' grades for the USC-Oregon game.
QUARTERBACKMatt Barkley saved his best game for the biggest stage of the season.
B+...
...OFFENSIVE LINE
Allowed a single sack to defense that led Pac-12 in sacks.
B
DEFENSIVE LINE
Applied some pressure to Darron Thomas in critical situations.
C+...
Kiffin pushes QB Barkley for Heisman - CBS Sportsline
Coach Lane Kiffin hyped up QB Matt Barkley for the Heisman Trophy following his 323-yard, 4-TD performance in the 38-35 win over Oregon. "I can't imagine there's other guys out there putting up his numbers with a bunch of young guys around him," said Kiffin.
Coach Lane Kiffin hyped up QB Matt Barkley for the Heisman Trophy following his 323-yard, 4-TD performance in the 38-35 win over Oregon. "I can't imagine there's other guys out there putting up his numbers with a bunch of young guys around him," said Kiffin.
Morning Buzz - LA Daily News
USC is back in the top 10 and some players said the Oregon game was a preview of next season.
USC is back in the top 10 and some players said the Oregon game was a preview of next season.
Conflicting reports on Erickson’s future - Football Rumor Mill
A one-sentence Internet report on Sunday had Dennis Erickson informing his staff that this would be his last season in Tempe. According to sources, including ASU football staffers, Erickson, at this point, has not informed his staff that he plans to step down at season’s end. In addition, ASU also has not made a decision on Erickson’s future. Despite a three-game losing streak, the Sun Devils still have a chance to reach the Pac-12 championship game. … Erickson’s contract at ASU expires Jan. 15, 2013 (or through the 2012 season.) In an Arizona Sports 620 radio interview last week, Erickson suggested that he wasn’t ready for retirement, that he wanted to continue coaching football.
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A one-sentence Internet report on Sunday had Dennis Erickson informing his staff that this would be his last season in Tempe. According to sources, including ASU football staffers, Erickson, at this point, has not informed his staff that he plans to step down at season’s end. In addition, ASU also has not made a decision on Erickson’s future. Despite a three-game losing streak, the Sun Devils still have a chance to reach the Pac-12 championship game. … Erickson’s contract at ASU expires Jan. 15, 2013 (or through the 2012 season.) In an Arizona Sports 620 radio interview last week, Erickson suggested that he wasn’t ready for retirement, that he wanted to continue coaching football.
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Woods a Biletnikoff finalist - LA Daily News
USC wide receiver Robert Woods has been named one of three finalists for the 2011 Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation's best receiver...
USC wide receiver Robert Woods has been named one of three finalists for the 2011 Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation's best receiver...
USC's Matt Barkley back in Heisman talks as Trojans rise - LA Times
The Trojans move up eight spots to No. 10 in the Associated Press media poll after their upset victory at Oregon on Saturday. Coach Lane Kiffin thinks Barkley deserves to be a Heisman finalist.
The Trojans move up eight spots to No. 10 in the Associated Press media poll after their upset victory at Oregon on Saturday. Coach Lane Kiffin thinks Barkley deserves to be a Heisman finalist.
Kiffin Not Happy With Top 25 - LA Daily News
Lane Kiffin was miffed the 10th-ranked Trojans were one spot behind Oregon in today's AP poll. ``I would think we would be ahead of a team we beat 24 hours ago,'' Kiffin said.
Lane Kiffin was miffed the 10th-ranked Trojans were one spot behind Oregon in today's AP poll. ``I would think we would be ahead of a team we beat 24 hours ago,'' Kiffin said.
Pac-12 Rewind: Kiffin leads USC past Oregon - USA Today
...Kiffin and the Trojans proved without a doubt Saturday that they have young talent that can play hard and tough and smart and at one of the toughest places in the county to play -- cold, raucous, fans-on-top-of-you Autzen Stadium -- and win...
...Kiffin and the Trojans proved without a doubt Saturday that they have young talent that can play hard and tough and smart and at one of the toughest places in the county to play -- cold, raucous, fans-on-top-of-you Autzen Stadium -- and win...
WSU QB Halliday hospitalized - ESPN
Washington State redshirt freshman quarterback Connor Halliday was taken to Pullman Regional Hospital following Saturday night’s game against Utah where it was found he suffered a lacerated liver. He remains in stable condition in the intensive care unit as of Sunday evening...
Washington State redshirt freshman quarterback Connor Halliday was taken to Pullman Regional Hospital following Saturday night’s game against Utah where it was found he suffered a lacerated liver. He remains in stable condition in the intensive care unit as of Sunday evening...
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Oregon Ducks-USC Trojans quotes - The Oregonian...Here's a rundown of what Oregon and USC coaches and players had to say after the game:
...Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti: "Winning is like the best drug ever. Losing is like ... it just sucks. It really sucks."...
Sunday Night With Kiffin - LA Daily News
Lane Kiffin said no one on the team or coaching staff was surprised by the Oregon upset. ``We told them the night before the game about how we would shock the world but we weren't going to shock outselves,'' Kiffin said. ``No one here was surprised by what happened.''
Lane Kiffin said no one on the team or coaching staff was surprised by the Oregon upset. ``We told them the night before the game about how we would shock the world but we weren't going to shock outselves,'' Kiffin said. ``No one here was surprised by what happened.''
Oregon Ducks begin picking up the pieces with Rose Bowl on the line - The Oregonian
Chip Kelly talks about bouncing back, Oregon State and the final minutes of Saturday's loss to USC.
Chip Kelly talks about bouncing back, Oregon State and the final minutes of Saturday's loss to USC.
Easy Plane Ride - LA Daily News
Lane Kiffin watched a tape of the game on the plane ride back to Los Angeles with quarterback Matt Barkley, wide receiver Robert Woods and center Khaled Holmes. ``They are very young kids that are professionals,'' Kiffin said. ``I walked by (freshman offensive guard) Marcus Martin and he was asleep.
Lane Kiffin watched a tape of the game on the plane ride back to Los Angeles with quarterback Matt Barkley, wide receiver Robert Woods and center Khaled Holmes. ``They are very young kids that are professionals,'' Kiffin said. ``I walked by (freshman offensive guard) Marcus Martin and he was asleep.
Stanford, USC move up in polls - ESPN
USC finally got some respect in the AP poll, but don't expect too much head-to-head logic from the pecking order of Pac-12 teams...And guess who is 10th in the AP poll? USC, the team that just won at Oregon. Scoff if you want, but that's how it goes in polling. It's darn near impossible to create a ballot uncompromised by illogic.
USC finally got some respect in the AP poll, but don't expect too much head-to-head logic from the pecking order of Pac-12 teams...And guess who is 10th in the AP poll? USC, the team that just won at Oregon. Scoff if you want, but that's how it goes in polling. It's darn near impossible to create a ballot uncompromised by illogic.
Oregon Ducks rundown - The Oregonian
Sure, Oregon lost. But Kelly's decisions didn't cost the Ducks the game.
Sure, Oregon lost. But Kelly's decisions didn't cost the Ducks the game.
BCS title hopes crumble as their fourth-quarter rally falls short - The Oregonian
Alejandro Maldonado's field goal try on the last play of the game misses.
Alejandro Maldonado's field goal try on the last play of the game misses.
Cliff Harris is nowhere to be found when Ducks need him - The Oregonian
The Ducks' suspended cornerback could have made a big difference on a night when Trojan receivers sped by Oregon defensive backs.
The Ducks' suspended cornerback could have made a big difference on a night when Trojan receivers sped by Oregon defensive backs.
John Hunt's AP ballot: Oregon Ducks drop to No. 10 after wild weekend - The Oregonian
The SEC claims the top three spots on this ballot, as the Ducks fall behind Stanford and USC.
The SEC claims the top three spots on this ballot, as the Ducks fall behind Stanford and USC.
Oregon writes itself out of championship conversation - Eugene Register-Guard
... while Nick Aliiotti will be criticized, Chip Kelly’s offense sputtered for much of the night. Turns out, Kiffin’s dad, Monte, can defend the spread after all.
“We just go out and play Trojan football,” Barkley said.
What did the Ducks do?
“We beat ourselves,” LaMichael James said...
... while Nick Aliiotti will be criticized, Chip Kelly’s offense sputtered for much of the night. Turns out, Kiffin’s dad, Monte, can defend the spread after all.“We just go out and play Trojan football,” Barkley said.
What did the Ducks do?
“We beat ourselves,” LaMichael James said...
Our coverage of Oregon’s 38-35 loss to USC - Eugene Register-Guard
My game story detailed how USC turned the tables on Oregon, doing to the Ducks what they did at Stanford a week earlier. The defeat cost Oregon a shot at the national championship, or at least a place in the discussion, George Schroeder wrote. The Ducks started slow as usual, while…
My game story detailed how USC turned the tables on Oregon, doing to the Ducks what they did at Stanford a week earlier. The defeat cost Oregon a shot at the national championship, or at least a place in the discussion, George Schroeder wrote. The Ducks started slow as usual, while…
Kelly On Barkley - LA Daily News
``I thought Matt was outstanding,'' Oregon coach Chip Kelly said. ``A couple of those deep balls were right on target. He always seemed like he had the answer. Every time we came back and scored he came back with an answer.''
``I thought Matt was outstanding,'' Oregon coach Chip Kelly said. ``A couple of those deep balls were right on target. He always seemed like he had the answer. Every time we came back and scored he came back with an answer.''
Oregon shocked by home loss to USC - ESPN
This is most strange. The ball didn't go where it was supposed to go. The kick went to the left of the yellow pole, the clock ran out and the Autzen Stadium scoreboard said, "USC 38, Oregon 35."
We now know what disbelief sounds like.
This wasn't the storybook ending summoned by 59,933 with their collective knowledge that Oregon and Chip Kelly don't waste amazing comebacks. It had been 38-14 in the third quarter, and all was lost...
This is most strange. The ball didn't go where it was supposed to go. The kick went to the left of the yellow pole, the clock ran out and the Autzen Stadium scoreboard said, "USC 38, Oregon 35."
We now know what disbelief sounds like.
This wasn't the storybook ending summoned by 59,933 with their collective knowledge that Oregon and Chip Kelly don't waste amazing comebacks. It had been 38-14 in the third quarter, and all was lost...
Hayes Pullard finds his own place in USC spotlight - LA Times
In something of a mild upset, the Trojans linebacker outshines his former Crenshaw High teammate, Ducks running back De'Anthony Thomas.
In something of a mild upset, the Trojans linebacker outshines his former Crenshaw High teammate, Ducks running back De'Anthony Thomas.
No Dark Clouds - LA Daily News
``A little bit of sun (has touched the program),'' Lane Kiffin said after the game.
``A little bit of sun (has touched the program),'' Lane Kiffin said after the game.
Gary Klein on USC's upset victory over No. 4 Oregon [Video]
The Times' Gary Klein talks about USC's dramatic victory over No. 4 Oregon with CineSport's Brian Clark. According to Klein, there was one prevailing theme among USC players after the game -- the Trojans are back. He also calls it the biggest victory in the USC careers of quarterback Matt Barkley and Coach Lane Kiffin...
The Times' Gary Klein talks about USC's dramatic victory over No. 4 Oregon with CineSport's Brian Clark. According to Klein, there was one prevailing theme among USC players after the game -- the Trojans are back. He also calls it the biggest victory in the USC careers of quarterback Matt Barkley and Coach Lane Kiffin...
Morning Buzz - LA Daily News
It was possibly USC's biggest victory in six years as the Trojans snapped Oregon's 21-game winning streak, which Marqise Lee said was like a bowl game for him and his teammates.
It was possibly USC's biggest victory in six years as the Trojans snapped Oregon's 21-game winning streak, which Marqise Lee said was like a bowl game for him and his teammates.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
USC does itself proud, but almost stumbles badly - LA Times
Matt Barkley has four touchdown passes in a 38-35 victory over No. 4 Oregon but also has a critical fumble late in the game...
Matt Barkley has four touchdown passes in a 38-35 victory over No. 4 Oregon but also has a critical fumble late in the game...
Trojans get first win in state since '05
The 38-35 win over No. 4 Oregon on Saturday night was the Trojans' first win at Autzen Stadium and in the state of Oregon since 2005. It was also USC's first win against a top-10 team in two seasons under coach Lane Kiffin.
The 38-35 win over No. 4 Oregon on Saturday night was the Trojans' first win at Autzen Stadium and in the state of Oregon since 2005. It was also USC's first win against a top-10 team in two seasons under coach Lane Kiffin.
Career night for Lee - CBS Sportsline
Freshman WR Marqise Lee had eight catches for a career-best 187 receiving yards in the Trojans' 38-35 upset of No. 4 Oregon on Saturday night, including a 59-yard TD catch in the first quarter...
Freshman WR Marqise Lee had eight catches for a career-best 187 receiving yards in the Trojans' 38-35 upset of No. 4 Oregon on Saturday night, including a 59-yard TD catch in the first quarter...
Kiffin elated with team's performance - CBS Sportsline
Coach Lane Kiffin had high praise for his team after its 38-35 upset of No. 4 Oregon on Saturday. “[In all phases] we played lights out,” he said. “We came in expecting to win, and we are happy we can celebrate like this.
Coach Lane Kiffin had high praise for his team after its 38-35 upset of No. 4 Oregon on Saturday. “[In all phases] we played lights out,” he said. “We came in expecting to win, and we are happy we can celebrate like this.
Kelly thought it was going to happen for Ducks - CBS Sportsline
Coach Chip Kelly said he thought the Ducks had all the momentum after recovering a fumble by USC RBMarc Tyler at the Oregon 11 with 2:31 to play. “You just felt at that time we were going to be able to go down and score, but we didn't,” Kelly said...
Coach Chip Kelly said he thought the Ducks had all the momentum after recovering a fumble by USC RBMarc Tyler at the Oregon 11 with 2:31 to play. “You just felt at that time we were going to be able to go down and score, but we didn't,” Kelly said...
Video: Oregon's David Paulson - ESPN
Oregon tight end David Paulson talks about the emotions in the locker room after the Ducks’ 38-35 loss to USC.
Oregon tight end David Paulson talks about the emotions in the locker room after the Ducks’ 38-35 loss to USC.
Kiffin's Greatest Victory - LA Daily News
Even the normally reserved Lane Kiffin could not deny this was his greatest victory as a head coach. ``That's easy, it is the biggest (victory),'' Kiffin said. ``It broke the longest home winning streak in the country.
Even the normally reserved Lane Kiffin could not deny this was his greatest victory as a head coach. ``That's easy, it is the biggest (victory),'' Kiffin said. ``It broke the longest home winning streak in the country.
Kiffin On Fumble - LA Daily News
``Just a missed handoff between a fifth-year senior and a Heisman Trophy candidate.'' -- Lane Kiffin on Marc Tyler's fumble in fourth quarter
``Just a missed handoff between a fifth-year senior and a Heisman Trophy candidate.'' -- Lane Kiffin on Marc Tyler's fumble in fourth quarter
USC pulls off the upset over No. 4-ranked Oregon - LA Times
The Trojans build a 24-point lead before the Ducks miss a chance at a game-tying field goal for a 38-35 victory.
The Trojans build a 24-point lead before the Ducks miss a chance at a game-tying field goal for a 38-35 victory.
Urban Meyer a classless quitter - Football Rumor Mill
Urban Meyer a classless quitter who left Florida much worse than he found it? You decide.
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Urban Meyer a classless quitter who left Florida much worse than he found it? You decide.
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Urban Meyer will be new Ohio State Coach - Football Rumor Mill
Urban Meyer will be new Ohio State coach. Write it down
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Urban Meyer will be new Ohio State coach. Write it down
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ESPN’s Lee Corso drops expletive on air, apologizes | Video - Orlando Sentinel
We all know that Lee Corso can get a bit excited when it comes to talking about college football. However, this morning during ESPN’s College GameDay, his excitement got the better of him when he let an [expletive] slip out on-air.
While making his pick for the SMU-Houston game, Corso grabbed an SMU megaphone before throwing it aside and putting on the head of the Cougars’ mascot. It was during that exchange that he let it slip out:
“How can you pick against SMU? Look at that one there — red, white and blue. U-S-A! … Ah, [expletive]”
Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and guest picker Carl Lewis all reacted to the outburst with Fowler telling Corso, who was still wearing the mascot head, “Shasta, shame on you.”...
We all know that Lee Corso can get a bit excited when it comes to talking about college football. However, this morning during ESPN’s College GameDay, his excitement got the better of him when he let an [expletive] slip out on-air.
While making his pick for the SMU-Houston game, Corso grabbed an SMU megaphone before throwing it aside and putting on the head of the Cougars’ mascot. It was during that exchange that he let it slip out:
“How can you pick against SMU? Look at that one there — red, white and blue. U-S-A! … Ah, [expletive]”
Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and guest picker Carl Lewis all reacted to the outburst with Fowler telling Corso, who was still wearing the mascot head, “Shasta, shame on you.”...
Phil Steele’s Week 12 Marquee Matchups - Orlando Sentinel
#4 OREGON vs #18 USC
The Ducks are off a convincing trip to Stanford in which they dominated the Cardinal scoring 53 points on 63 offensive plays led by RB James who looked like a Heisman candidate with 146 rush yards (7.3) and 3 TD’s. UO has the Civil War on deck while the Trojans come in after an impressive showing vs Washington as they outgained the Huskies 426-244 (season low in yards for UW). Both teams have been ranked in the last seven meetings and the higher ranked tm has won five of the last six (UO pulled the upset in ‘09). Last year the situation clearly favored the Trojans who were hosting the #1 team at home looking for revenge but after taking a 32-29 lead, gave up 24 unanswered and lost 53-32. The last time here, the game was tied 17-17 late 2Q but USC was outscored 30-3 and outgained 416-134 (59 yds on their final drive) in a 47-20 loss. While a blowout isn’t expected, another Duck victory is.
PHIL’S FORECAST: OREGON 38 USC 31
#4 OREGON vs #18 USC
The Ducks are off a convincing trip to Stanford in which they dominated the Cardinal scoring 53 points on 63 offensive plays led by RB James who looked like a Heisman candidate with 146 rush yards (7.3) and 3 TD’s. UO has the Civil War on deck while the Trojans come in after an impressive showing vs Washington as they outgained the Huskies 426-244 (season low in yards for UW). Both teams have been ranked in the last seven meetings and the higher ranked tm has won five of the last six (UO pulled the upset in ‘09). Last year the situation clearly favored the Trojans who were hosting the #1 team at home looking for revenge but after taking a 32-29 lead, gave up 24 unanswered and lost 53-32. The last time here, the game was tied 17-17 late 2Q but USC was outscored 30-3 and outgained 416-134 (59 yds on their final drive) in a 47-20 loss. While a blowout isn’t expected, another Duck victory is.
PHIL’S FORECAST: OREGON 38 USC 31
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