The Heisman Trophy is one of the most coveted trophies in all of sports. However, winning this award, for some, is a jinx synonymous to the Madden Curse. Check out The Matador’s top five busts of the decade. Number 5: QB Troy Smith (2006) Smith was a dual threat QB for the Ohio State Buckeyes who was drafted in the 2007 NFL draft in the 5th round by the Baltimore Ravens. In 2005, he only lost 2 games and led...
USC is doing the right thing by cleaning house of any evidence that reminds the football program it’s on probation. The first obvious move was to give the boot to AD Mike Garrett and his arrogant ways. But in a surprising fashion, USC removed Bush’s replica Heisman trophy from Heritage Hall and is going to return it to the Heisman committee. It still remains to be seen if Bush is required to return his Heisman. At this juncture, USC...
USC’s Stafon Johnson is out of surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. The RB underwent a 7 hour surgery procedure last night to repair a crushed neck and larynx sustained when 275lbs. of weight landed on his throat while bench pressing yesterday. Paramedics gave Johnson a tracheotomy that helped him breathe. Dr. Gudata Hinika, trauma medical director at California Hospital Medical Center, said that someone smaller would more than likely have died from the injury, and that he credits Johnson’s...
