USC Trojans Recruiting Round-Up

Recent Commits

·         No recent commits

Trending on the Trail

Darreus Rogers, WR, 6-2/194 (****): despite being a verbal commitment to USC, Rogers might not be 100% sold on the Trojans;    ASU and Washington are still in the mix.

Christian Powell, DL, 5-11/250 (NR):  Powell displayed his skills at RB at the Trojans Skills Camp; interests on both sides are rising.

Top Commits for 2012

·         Arik Armstead, OT, 6-8/275 (*****): the No. 1 ranked OT recruit by Scout; his technique may need work, but he shines everywhere else.

·         Jordan Payton, WR, 6-2/205 (****): good (not great) speed but excellent hands; good at getting separation and is capable of making the big play. 

·         Jabari Ruffin, OLB, 6-3/230 (****): a two-way player that was recruited for his play on defense; speed and power within a decent sized frame.




***Check out how the rest of the Pac-12 is doing on the recruiting trail here.  

USC Football: Why Non-USC Fans Should Want the Trojans to Go Undefeated

I'm definitely not the only person who experiences a slight twinge of happiness while watching the USC empire crumble. 

After decades of the Trojans dominating the top of the Pac-10 standings, it was nice seeing the conference bully take a beating for once.  But, there is a point when all brawls become hard to watch. 

Yesterday, the BCS officially stripped USC of its 2004 National Championship title, landing the final haymaker on this “USCheaters Era”.  

Now that this down-for-the-count blow has finally been thrown, it is time for everyone to take stock and move forward. 

USC Football: 5 Reasons USC’s Failed Appeal is Not the End of the World

Unless you just woke up, you already heard about USC’s losing its appeal in regards to sanctions handed down by the NCAA.

Ya, this completely sucks Trojans fans, but as Ted Miller said so eloquently, “Rant and rage...then move on.”  

In case you needed something to make you feel better after a day of dreary news, here are five reason that should turn your day right around.

Pac-12 Football Breakfast Links: 05.05.2011

*Keith Price is named the No. 1 QB on the Washington Huskies depth chart.  The road to replacing Jake Locker starts with Price.  However, no one truly knows how high his price will go.  [Seattle Times]

*Colorado officials were granted their request to move its game with USC from Saturday Nov. 4th, to Friday Nov. 5th.  Now the entire world can see them get absolutely corn-holed in prime time. [LA Times]

*The Sun Devils lure Gonzaga's guard Demetri Goodson to play football for them.  Apparently, Arizona State's hype for next season is so big that it is pulling in recruits from other sports.  [ESPN]

*According to Darren Everson, Oregon's high speed offense is the work of geniuses. They just weren't smart enough to keep up with Cameron Newton. [Wall Street Journal]

*Utah is expected to earn $20M more with the Pac-12 next season.  Even if they lose every game next year, AD Chris Hill has to feel pretty secure with his job. [Desert News]

*Oregon and Oregon State will use Pac-12 TV money to pay bills.  Sounds like what I did with my graduation money.  [Oregon Live.com]

Fullerton Running Back Kelvin York Commits to USC

According to the OC Register, Kelvin York committed to USC without a second thought.  Minutes after receiving his offer from USC assistant Ed Orgeron, the 5'11", 225-pound running back agreed to play for the Trojans.

York rushed for 1,435 yard and 17 touchdowns for Fullerton Junior College last year.  He is the sixth player to officially commit to USC for 2012.

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