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Rodriguez denies violations

August 30, 2009
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Rodriguez denies violations

The Detroit Free Press is investigating whether or not the University of Michigan football team violated NCAA rules governing off-season team workouts. Numerous football players have come forward and told the Free Press, under conditions of anonymity, that training and practice sessions exceeded the NCAA limits. If this is the case, this would be a major NCAA infraction and could result in probation, loss of scholarships, and loss of practice time. If these allegations prove to be true, which...

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RoJo Breaks Clavicle

August 30, 2009
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RoJo Breaks Clavicle

The Trojan’s took a big hit this weekend on offense. On Saturday, sure handed WR Ronald Johnson (Jr. 6’1, 185lbs.) broke his collarbone during a mock scrimmage game at the L.A. Coliseum. Johnson was slated to be the flanker and the #2 receiver behind All-American candidate Damian Williams. Pete Carroll is saying Johnson will be out for at least 6-8 weeks. Johnson was also regarded as the Trojan’s top deep threat receiver and earned returning duties on special teams....

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A look at USC

August 29, 2009
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A look at USC

Dr. Bob breaks down USC: USC and Florida were about even in my ratings at the end of last season and it’s a shame that the two best teams didn’t get to face each other in the National Championship game. The reason for the Trojans’ exclusion was a late September loss at Oregon State by a 21-27 count in a game in which USC out-played the Beavers 6.1 yards per play to 5.0 yppl but were -2 in turnover...

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The Matador’s Muse

August 29, 2009
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The Matador’s Muse

It’s nice to see that 4 out of the top 10 biggest stadiums in the world are college football stadiums- 3 hail from the Big Ten. Aaron Corp is back on the field. The true fan is why we all love college football. In a cost cutting effort, the Pac-10 wants to prohibit schools from housing teams in hotels the night before the game. Tour the Big House. Ex-Husker Castille to play for Northwestern State. Leave your smokes at home and to you...

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A look at Nebraska

August 28, 2009
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A look at Nebraska

Dr. Bob breaks down Nebraska: Former Nebraska defensive coordinator Bo Pelini was brought in as head coach after a disappointing 2007 season under Bill Callahan, whose final team was very good offensively (6.3 yards per play against teams that would combine to allow 5.2 yppl to an average attack), but went from good to horrible defensively, allowing 6.1 yppl to a schedule of mostly good offensive teams that would average a combined 5.7 yppl against an average stop unit....

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Can you kick it?

August 28, 2009
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Can you kick it?

For all you USF students who have any aspiration to play on the college football gridiron, the USF coaching department is holding an open walk-on spot for a place-kicker. As you recall, USF PK Maikon Bonani suffered a bizarre injury while working at Busch Gardens during the summer. His injury leaves just one open roster spot for place-kicking duties. TO ALL USF STUDENTS, if you think you can kick a football, please contact special teams football coach John Hendrick through the...

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H1N1 Hits Tuscaloosa?

August 28, 2009
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H1N1 Hits Tuscaloosa?

Though the exact illness has not been determined, Alabama players are showing signs of H1N1 symptoms. The Tide are reporting that at least 10 players have been hit with this flu-like symptom. The biggest name to report having this illness is All-American defensive tackle Terrence Cody. Commenting on the illness, Nick Saban states,  “I’m no doctor. I’m not a physician. I don’t really want to compare or predict because I really don’t know, but the guys that have been...

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Freshman QB Barkley gets historical Nod

August 27, 2009
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Freshman QB Barkley gets historical Nod

From day one, Pete Carroll loved the poise and grace of true freshman QB Matt Barkley. Since Barkley enrolled at SC, he has been battling Aaron Corp for the starting job. From the start, Corp had a leg up and a competitive advantage; however, that did not stop Barkley from continuing to impress the coaching staff and most importantly Carroll. “He has exceeded all our expectations. He has all the physical ability, he has the mentality and temperament to...

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