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10 Reasons Why it’s great to be a NFL and USC Trojan fan

Eric — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:10:47 +0000

1.) Mark Sanchez, Rey Maualuga, Clay Matthews, Patrick Turner, Fili Moala, Kyle Moore, Kaluka Maiava, David Buehler, Carry Harris, Kevin Ellison and Brian Cushing will be stronger and more experienced for their second season.

2.) Troy Polamalu and Keith Rivers will both return with vengeance.

3.) Pete Carroll will bring his USC’s game plan to the NFL.

4.) Taylor Mays- Polamalu 2.0?

5.) Matt Leinart time to shine with Kurt Warner retiring?

6.) Matt Cassel second season as a starting quarterback.

7.) Steve Smith, Eli’s favorite target.

8.) Kim Kardashian rooting for Former Trojan and NFL star Reggie Bush

9.) Damian Williams, Charles Brown, Jeff Byers, Stafon Johnson, Anthony McCoy, and Joe McKnight’s rookie season

10.) Stafon Johnson proving that a strong heart and dedication can make any dream possible.

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Google Search- Matt Leinart

Eric — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:05:07 +0000

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Notre Dame Stadium- How long will Charlie Weis let the grass grow?

Eric — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:51:10 +0000

With Notre Dame fans getting tired and restless of Charlie Weis false promises at Notre Dame, it remains to be seen if Charlie will be up to his old tricks again this weekend against the USC Trojans. Will he not cut the grass at Notre Dame stadium in an attempt to neutralize USC’s speed?

A screen shot of the 2005 game between USC vs. Notre Dame game at Notre Dame Stadium where Charlie Weis first tried his new trick.

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The Mark Sanchez’s Saga: To stay in college or to enter the 2009 NFL Draft?

Eric — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:47:04 +0000

Mark Sanchez has a very difficult situation ahead of him. Should he enter the NFL draft, and risk being taken in the late first round or early second round, or stay another year at USC?

One has to firmly believe he’s leaning towards staying at USC since he talked to Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer, and they both decided to stay for their senior season. One would be shocked if Sanchez left for the NFL.

Lets pretend we’re in Mark Sanchez’s shoes, and face his difficult situation.

First off, we have to first consider the other college quarterback’s competition in the NFL draft.

So far, the two quarterbacks getting a lot of attention are Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford and Georgia’s Matthew Stafford.

Comparing their 2008 stats together:

Sam Bradford- 304/442 for 4464 yards, 68.3% CMP, 48 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and a 186.29 quarterback rating.
Matt Stafford- 235/383 for 3,459 yards, 61.4% CMP, 25 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and a 153.4 quarterback rating.
Mark Sanchez-241/366 for 3,207 yards, 65.8% CMP, 34 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 164.4 quarterback rating.

Based on stats alone, Sam Bradford had the better year.

Size, Weight, and 40 time

Sam Bradford-6-4, 218 lbs, 40 time: 4.72
Matt Stafford- 6-3, 238 lbs, 40 time: 4.75
Mark Sanchez-6-3, 225 lbs, 40 time: 4.71

Now, lets look at what the scouts have said:

Sam Bradford

Positive: a great arm, a cerebral approach to the position and an ideal quarterback’s build at 6 feet 4. (Football Analysts)Brady-like: Quick arm, extremely accurate, and quick release (NFL front-man)
Negative : not vocal, doesn’t have elite arm-strength, and adjusting from a shotgun-heavy offense at Oklahoma to playing primarily under center in the NFL. (Todd McShay-Director of Scout)

Matt Stafford

Positive: NFL Pocket-Passer (ESPN Matt Kiper). Strong Arm, Naturally gifted and strong in the pocket (Former NFL scout-Russ Lande)
Negative: Occasionally throws balls up for grabs when pressured up the middle. Some question his inability to lead Georgia to wins in games over elite team (Former NFL scout-Russ Lande).

Mark Sanchez

Positive: Great mechanics and footwork (NFL front-man),
Negative: Not enough experience, durability, and needs more exposure to demonstrate his stats were not due to his offensive line and playmakers (NFL front-man)

Interesting Note:

Todd McShay, Director for Scout. Inc released his NFL Draft quarterback ranking:

1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
2. Mark Sanchez, USC
3. Matthew Stafford, Georgia
4. Nate Davis, Ball State
5. Josh Freeman, Kansas State
6. Tim Tebow, Florida
7. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech
8. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State
9. Mike Reilly, Central Washington
10. Drew Willy, Buffalo
11. Nate Brown, Central Arkansas
12. John Parker Wilson, Alabama
13. Chase Daniel, Missouri
14. Cullen Harper, Clemson
15. Curtis Painter, Purdue

Is their something Todd knows about Sanchez that we don’t?

NFL teams that need a quarterback in their drafting order, and the contract signed by last year player at their respected number.

1. Detroit Lions ( 5 years for $57.5 million- $30 million guaranteed)
3.Kansas City Chiefs (5 years for $51 million-$23 million guaranteed)
10. San Francisco 49ers (5 years for $18.9 million-$13.8 million guaranteed)
17. New York Jets (5 years for $15 million-$ 8.9 guaranteed)
18. Chicago Bears (5 years for $30 million-$ 8.75 guaranteed)
19.Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5 years for $14.4 million-$8.965 guaranteed)
21.Detroit Lions (again) (5 years for $13.5 million-$7.8 guaranteed)

A player selected in the top 10 guaranteed money is the same as an individual who falls middle round for his whole contract including guaranteed money. If one’s career is not a complete success such as Tim Crouch, or Ryan Leaf; guaranteed money is golden. If Matt Leinart would have forgo his senior year he could have signed to a 6 year contract for $49.5 million- $24 million guaranteed. By waiting an extra year, Matt was selected 10th and signed a 6 year contract for 50 million-$14 million guaranteed. A difference of 10 million dollars guaranteed, however, he led the Trojans to the National Championship title game in his senior year. It all boils down to the values of the individual. Does Mark want his college degree, or is his primary goal to be in the NFL now?

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Your Former USC Trojans NFC: Roundup…

Eric — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:46:13 +0000

Here is your Former USC Trojans NFC Roundup. Enjoy!

#7 QB Matt Leinart- Arizona Cardinals- Benched.
Season Stats: 1/2 for 15 yards.

#76 OG Deuce Lutui -Arizona Cardinals- Played

#64 OG Chilo Rachal – San Francisco 49ers- entered into his NFL first game!

#51 LB Lofa Tatupu -Seattle Seahawks- 9 Tackles- 9 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: 50 Tackles- 38 Solo, 12 Assist.

#85 WR Keary Colbert -Seattle Seahawks- caught 1 passes for 11 yards.
Season Stats: He’s caught 7 passes for 52 yards, and 1 touchdown.

#95 DE Lawrence Jackson -Seattle Seahawks-had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: 19 Tackle- 13 Solo, 6 Assist and 2 Sacks.

OT Kyle Williams -Seattle Seahawks- Practice Squad

#72 OT Sam Baker – Atlanta Falcons- injured.

#80 WR Dwayne Jarrett -Carolina Panthers-injured hip.
Season Stats: 6 catches for 78 yards.

#67 C Ryan Kalil -Carolina Panthers-played against the Raiders.

WR William Buchanon – Carolina Panthers- Practice Squad

25 #RB Reggie Bush -New Orleans Saints- injured with a torn medial meninus
Season stats: 945 all-purpose yards, 87 rushes for 294 yards, caught 42 passes for 366 yards, 8 touchdowns, 3 fumble, and returned 13 punts for 285 yards.

#98 DT Sedrick Ellis -New Orleans Saints- 5 Tackle- 3 Solo, 2 Assist.
Season Stats: 15 Tackle- 10 Solo, 5 Assist and 1 Sack.

#75 DT Shaun Cody -Detroit Lions- had 0 Tackle- 0 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: has 21 Tackle-16 Solo, 5 Assist, and 0 Sack.

#25 DB Brian Kelly -Detroit Lions- had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: has 22 Tackle-19 Solo, 3 Assist.

LB Darrell Bing -Detroit Lions- Practice Squad

#4 QB John David Booty -Minnesota Vikings-Backup

#60 OT Drew Radovich -Minnesota Vikings- Inactive, still developing

#26 DB Sammy Knight -New York Giants- had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: 12 Tackle- 10 Solo, 2 Assist.

#2 WR Steve Smith -New York Giants- had 1 catch for 12 yards.
Season Stats: 35 catches for 340 yards and 1 touchdown.

#24 DB Terrell Thomas -New York Giants- inactive, still developing

#74 OT Winston Justice -Philadelphia Eagles- inactive, still developing

#98 DT Mike Patterson -Philadelphia Eagles- had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: 22Tackle- 14 Solo, 8 Assist, 1 interception.

#86 TE Fred Davis -Washington Redskins- bench
Season Stats: 1 catch for 6 yards.

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Your Former USC Trojans NFC: Roundup…

Eric — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:43:59 +0000

Here is your Former USC Trojans NFC Roundup. Enjoy!

#7 QB Matt Leinart- Arizona Cardinals- Benched.
Season Stats: 1/2 for 15 yards.

#76 OG Deuce Lutui -Arizona Cardinals- Played

#64 OG Chilo Rachal – San Francisco 49ers- Inactive, still developing.

#51 LB Lofa Tatupu -Seattle Seahawks- injured groin
Season Stats: 41 Tackles- 29 Solo, 12 Assist.

#85 WR Keary Colbert -Seattle Seahawks- caught 0 passes for 0 yards.
Season Stats: He’s caught 6 passes for 41 yards.

#95 DE Lawrence Jackson -Seattle Seahawks-had 0 Tackle- 0 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: 18 Tackle- 12 Solo, 6 Assist and 2 Sacks.

OT Kyle Williams -Seattle Seahawks- Practice Squad

#72 OT Sam Baker – Atlanta Falcons- injured.

#80 WR Dwayne Jarrett -Carolina Panthers-bye week
Season Stats: 6 catches for 78 yards.

#67 C Ryan Kalil -Carolina Panthers-bye week.

WR William Buchanon – Carolina Panthers- Practice Squad

#98 DT Sedrick Ellis -New Orleans Saints- bye week
Season Stats: 10 Tackle- 7 Solo, 3 Assist and 1 Sack.

#75 DT Shaun Cody -Detroit Lions- had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: has 21 Tackle-16 Solo, 5 Assist, and 0 Sack.

#25 DB Brian Kelly -Detroit Lions- had 0 Tackle- 0 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: has 21 Tackle-18 Solo, 3 Assist.

LB Darrell Bing -Detroit Lions- Practice Squad

#4 QB John David Booty -Minnesota Vikings-Backup

#60 OT Drew Radovich -Minnesota Vikings- Inactive, still developing

#26 DB Sammy Knight -New York Giants- had 5 Tackle- 5 Solo, 0 Assist.

#2 WR Steve Smith -New York Giants- had 5 catches for 29 yards and his first NFL touchdown.
Season Stats: 34 catches for 328 yards and 1 touchdown.

#24 DB Terrell Thomas -New York Giants- inactive, still developing

#74 OT Winston Justice -Philadelphia Eagles- inactive, still developing

#98 DT Mike Patterson -Philadelphia Eagles- had 2 Tackle- 1 Solo, 1 Assist.
Season Stats: 21Tackle- 13 Solo, 8 Assist, 0.5 Sack.

#86 TE Fred Davis -Washington Redskins- bench
Season Stats: 1 catch for 6 yards.

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Your Former USC Trojan NFL Player of the Week- Matt Cassel !

Eric — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:03:23 +0000

Matt Cassel led the Patriots to victory over the Rams and they remain in first place in the AFC East with a 5-2 record. He was 21/36 for 237 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 Interceptions.

Who would have thought that Matt Cassel who played the majority of his time as a backup to Matt Leinart in college and to Tom Brady would finally get his shot as a starting quarterback?

It speaks volume of Cassel’s hard work and dedication. The last time he started a game was in 1999 and here are some interesting facts about 1999 if you forgot what happened:

Bill Clinton was the U.S. President
The Denver Broncos won the Superbowl
Florida State beat Virginia Tech in the BCS championship game
American Beauty was movie of the year

USC Quarterback’s Career Stats
Carson Palmer    - 72 Touchdowns- 49 Interception- 11,621 Yards
Matt Cassel       -    0 Touchdowns-   0 Interception-       129 Yards
Matt Leinart        - 99 Touchdowns- 23 Interception- 10, 693 Yards
John David Booty- 55 Touchdowns- 21 Interception-    6,125 Yards

NFL Draft
Carson Palmer    -2003 Draft- 1st Round-    1st Pick
Matt Cassel        -2005 Draft- 7th Round-230th Pick
Matt Leinart       – 2006 Draft -1st Round- 10th Pick
John David Booty-2008 Draft- 5th Round-137th Pick

2008 NFL Stats
Carson Palmer     - 3 Touchdowns- 4 Interceptions-   731 Yards.
Matt Cassel         - 7 Touchdowns- 6 Interceptions- 1,362 Yards.
Matt Leinart         - 0 Touchdowns- 0 Interception-        0 Yards.
John David Booty - 0 Touchdowns- 0 Interception-        0 Yards.

Matt, you deserve to sing all you want.

And, maybe a little dance to prove that you’re a better dancer than LenDale .

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Your Former USC Trojans NFC: Roundup…

Eric — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:47:50 +0000

Here’s your Former USC Trojans NFC: Roundup…

#7 QB Matt Leinart- Arizona Cardinals- Benched.
Season Stats: 1/2 for 15 yards.

#76 OG Deuce Lutui -Arizona Cardinals- Played

#64 OG Chilo Rachal – San Francisco 49ers- Inactive, still developing.

#51 LB Lofa Tatupu -Seattle Seahawks- had 2 Tackle- 0 Solo, 2 Assist.
Season Stats: 41 Tackles- 29 Solo, 12 Assist.

#85 WR Keary Colbert -Seattle Seahawks- caught 0 passes for 0 yards.
Season Stats: He’s caught 6 passes for 41 yards.

#95 DE Lawrence Jackson -Seattle Seahawks-had 3 Tackle- 1 Solo, 2 Assist.
Season Stats: 18 Tackle- 12 Solo, 6 Assist and 2 Sacks.

OT Kyle Williams -Seattle Seahawks- Practice Squad

#72 OT Sam Baker – Atlanta Falcons- injured.

#80 WR Dwayne Jarrett -Carolina Panthers-had 2 catches for 25 yards.
Season Stats: 6 catches for 78 yards.

#67 C Ryan Kalil -Carolina Panthers-played.

WR William Buchanon – Carolina Panthers- Practice Squad

#98 DT Sedrick Ellis -New Orleans Saints- 1 Tackle-1 Solo, 0 Assist .
Season Stats: 10 Tackle- 7 Solo, 3 Assist and 1 Sack.

#75 DT Shaun Cody -Detroit Lions- had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 1 Assist.
Season Stats: has 5 Tackle-4 Solo, 1 Assist, and 0 Sack.

#25 DB Brian Kelly -Detroit Lions- had 4 Tackle- 4 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: has 21 Tackle-18 Solo, 3 Assist.

LB Darrell Bing -Detroit Lions- Practice Squad

#4 QB John David Booty -Minnesota Vikings-Backup

#60 OT Drew Radovich -Minnesota Vikings- Inactive, still developing

#26 DB Sammy Knight -New York Giants- Did not play.

#2 WR Steve Smith -New York Giants- had 3 catches for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Season Stats: 29 catches for 299 yards and 0 touchdowns.

#24 DB Terrell Thomas -New York Giants- inactive, still developing

#74 OT Winston Justice -Philadelphia Eagles- inactive, still developing

#98 DT Mike Patterson -Philadelphia Eagles- had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: 19 Tackle- 12 Solo, 7 Assist, 0.5 Sack.

#86 TE Fred Davis -Washington Redskins- bench
Season Stats: 1 catch for 6 yards.

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Your Former USC Trojans NFC: Roundup…

Eric — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:09:35 +0000

Here’s your Former USC Trojans NFC: Roundup…

# QB 7 Matt Leinart- Arizona Cardinals- Benched.

#76 OG Deuce Lutui-Arizona Cardinals- Played

#64 OG Chilo Rachal- San Francisco 49ers- Inactive, still developing.

#51 LB Lofa Tatupu -Seattle Seahawks- bye week.
Season Stats: 19 Tackles- 13 Solo, 6 Assist.

#0 WR Keary Colbert -Seattle Seahawks- bye week.
Season Stats: 1 catch for 8 yards.

#95 DE Lawrence Jackson-Seattle Seahawks-bye week.
Season Stats: 9 Tackle- 7 Solo, 2 Assist and 2 Sacks.

OT Kyle Williams -Seattle Seahawks- Practice Squad

#72 OT Sam Baker – Atlanta Falcons- injured.

#80 WR Dwayne Jarrett-Carolina Panthers-did not play.

#67 C Ryan Kalil -Carolina Panthers-played.

WR William Buchanon – Carolina Panthers- Practice Squad

25 #RB Reggie Bush -New Orleans Saints- had 38 all-purpose yards.
He caught 5 passes for 7 yards.
He rushed 10 times for 31 yards.
He returned 0 punts for 0 yards.
He had 0 touchdowns.
Season stats: 525 all-purpose yards, 52 rushes for 183 yards, caught 31 passes for 257 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 fumble, and returned 4 punts for 85 yards.

#98 DT Sedrick Ellis -New Orleans Saints- 1 Tackle-1 Solo, 0 Assist and his First NFL Sack .
Season Stats: 8 Tackle- 6 Solo, 3 Assist and 1 Sack.

#75 DT Shaun Cody -Detroit Lions- had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 1 Assist.
Season Stats: has 5 Tackle-4 Solo, 1 Assist, and 0 Sack.

#25 DB Brian Kelly -Detroit Lions- had 2 Tackle- 2 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: has 6 Tackle-5 Solo, 1 Assist.

LB Darrell Bing -Detroit Lions- Practice Squad

#4 QB John David Booty -Minnesota Vikings-Backup

#60 OT Drew Radovich -Minnesota Vikings- Inactive, still developing

#26 DB Sammy Knight -New York Giants- Did not play.

#2 WR Steve Smith -New York Giants- bye week.
Season Stats: 19 catches for 157 yards and 0 touchdowns.

#24 DB Terrell Thomas -New York Giants- inactive, still developing

#74 OT Winston Justice -Philadelphia Eagles- inactive, still developing

#98 DT Mike Patterson -Philadelphia Eagles- had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: 6 Tackle- 3 Solo, 3 Assist, 0.5 Sack.

86 TE Fred Davis -Washington Redskins- had 0 catch for 0 yards.
Season Stats: 1 catch for 6 yards.
Fight On, USC Trojans!

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Your Former USC Trojans NFC Roundup…

Eric — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:14:35 +0000

Here’s Your Former USC Trojans NFC Roundup…

# QB 7 Matt Leinart- Arizona Cardinals- Benched.

#76 OG Deuce Lutui-Arizona Cardinals- Started and played in the win against the Lions.

#64 OG Chilo Rachal- San Francisco 49ers- Inactive, still developing

#95 DE Lawrence Jackson-Seattle Seahawks-had 2 Tackle- 2 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: 9 Tackle- 7 Solo, 2 Assist and 2 Sacks.

#51 LB Lofa Tatupu -Seattle Seahawks-had 6 Tackle-4 Solo, 2 Assist.
Season Stats: 19 Tackle-13 Solo,6 Assist and 0 Sacks.

#0 WR Keary Colbert -Seattle Seahawks- had 1 catch for 8 yards.
Season Stats: 1 catch for 8 yards.

OT Kyle Williams -Seattle Seahawks- Practice Squad

#72 OT Sam Baker – Atlanta Falcons-played in the win against the Chiefs

#80 WR Dwayne Jarrett-Carolina Panthers-did not play.

#67 C Ryan Kalil -Carolina Panthers-played against the Vikings.

WR William Buchanon – Carolina Panther- Practice Squad

25 #RB Reggie Bush -New Orleans Saints- had 178 all-purpose yards.
He caught 11 passes for 115 yards.
He rushed 18 times for 73 yards.
He returned 2 punts for 30 yards.
He has 4 touchdowns and 1 fumble.
Season stats: 484 all-purpose yards, 42 rushes for 152 yards, caught 26 passes for 250 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 fumble, and returned 4 punts for 85 yards.

#98 DT Sedrick Ellis -New Orleans Saints- had 2 Tackle-1 Solo, 1 Assist.
Season Stats: 8 Tackle- 5 Solo, 3 Assist and 0 Sacks.

#75 DT Shaun Cody -Detroit Lions- had 1 Tackle- 1 Solo, 1 Assist.
Season Stats: has 5 Tackle-4 Solo, 1 Assist, and 0 Sack.

#25 DB Brian Kelly -Detroit Lions- had 2 Tackle- 2 Solo, 0 Assist.
Season Stats: has 6 Tackle-5 Solo, 1 Assist.

LB Darrell Bing -Detroit Lions- Practice Squad

#4 QB John David Booty -Minnesota Vikings-Backup

#60 OT Drew Radovich -Minnesota Vikings- Inactive, still developing

#26 DB Sammy Knight -New York Giants- Did not play.

#2 WR Steve Smith -New York Giants- had 7 catches for 60 yards.
Season Stats: 19 catches for 157 yards and 0 touchdowns.

#24 DB Terrell Thomas -New York Giants- inactive, still developing

#74 OT Winston Justice -Philadelphia Eagles- inactive, still developing

#98 DT Mike Patterson -Philadelphia Eagles- had 1 Tackle- 0 Solo, 1 Assist.
Season Stats: 5Tackle- 2 Solo, 3 Assist, 0.5 Sack.

#86 TE Fred Davis -Washington Redskins- had 1 catch for 6 yards.
Season Stats: 1 catch for 6 yards.
Fight On, USC Trojans!

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