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Trojans shocked in their own back yard

September 14, 2008

Game Report Posted: August 03, 2008 23:11  




Los Angeles, (AP)

On a rainey day in a normally sunny Southern California, the Trojans suffers their biggest lost since the Pete Carroll area began. Perhaps it was a sign as the rain started to hit the field early this morning in mist of a summer day. Trojans lost their composure, their swagger, and their guts on this day.

The game began as expected in a back and forth battle throughout the first QTR and a half, until things broke lose late in the 2nd QTR. Trojans had a commanding 14 to 7 lead half way through the 2nd QTR. Mark Sanchez threw a TD pass, landing in the hands of Ronald Johnson. During the following possession Ohio State QB Todd Boeckman threw an interception to Omari Crittenden, and the Trojans capitalized on the opportunity with a Sanchez to Patrick Turner pass to go up 14-7. On the next drive the Trojans gave the ball back to Buckeyes and allowed them to score 14 unanswered point before the 2nd half ended leaving the score at 21 to 14 at halftime.

3rd QTR began with a bang as Ray Small came out with a dazzling 84 YDS kickoff return for a TD. Small came back 2 mins later and to return a 62 YDS punt to the promise land and put the game out of reach. Special team was the name of the game on this day as it truly hurt the Trojans and made all the difference in making the game competitive. Trojans also dropped 6 passes threw by Sanchez with two landing in the hands of Buckeye defenders. Sanchez told reporters, "I was pressing alot towards the end of the game and took some chances that I should not have took. It is what it is and we have the rest of the season ahead of us, we'll take it game by game.

Pete Carroll, "hey guys lets not take this out of proportion. We'll take it week by week like we've done here for years now and we will bounce back, I promise you that. If it may be, I look forward to seeing Ohio State again some time in the near future." Take if for what it's worth, but I think Carroll eyeing perhaps a National Championship match up against the Buckeyes. Of course Pete will never come out and just say it.



Next Game

Trojans travels to Beaver town to face off against Oregon State for their conference opener. Well will see how the Trojans bounce back.

McKnight powers USC to Victory

September 27, 2008

Game Report Posted: August 07, 2008 22:15  

Los Angeles, (AP)

The Southern California Trojans got back on the field yesterday after an disappointing loss against the Buckeyes last week against the Oregon State Beavers with a convincing 57-35 victory.

SC struggled in the 1st QTR, Joe Mcknight fumbled a punt return with 5:03 in the 1st QTR and Beaver's CB T. Clark was able to pick the ball up and scored the 1st TD of the game helping the Beavers to a 7-0 lead. On the ensuing possession Trojans were able to drive the ball into Beaver's redzone, but the stingy Beavers defense stopped the Trojans on a 3 and 2 Beaver's 8 yard line. The Trojans settled for a fiedgoal making the game 7-3 Beaver's lead. Under some USC's old veteran's leadership, Mark Sanchez threw a strike to McKnight for a TD. Maualuga stepped up to the plate soon after that with a int for TD from Oregon State QB S. Canfield. Canfield was pressured by USC defenders and threw a bone head pass into double coverage. USC was up 27-7, but the Beavers held tough on two impressive plays by WR, D. Catchings and WR K. Lewis. Catching scored on a lob pass to the corner of the field by Cansfield and took it up the field for a 59 YDS TD. Oregon State was able to stop SC's next possession and Lewis returned a punt for 79 YDS for a spectacular TD. Coach Carroll told reporters after the game that he would have to look to change the personnel on the special team after giving up TDs on special teams two weeks in a row. One of those possible replacement would be Clay Matthews. Carroll told us that he is just playing hurt right now and he's a step slow getting down the field.

The 2nd half began as a defensive struggle, but USC managed to drive down the field and convert a 40 FG by David Buehler, putting SC up 30-21 at the 2:13 mark. On the ensuing kickoff lightning struck again as Catching returned the kickoff 102 YDS the other way for a TD making the game 30-28. The Trojans was able to rely on the versatility McKnight after that point and used him heavily by throwing and handing him the ball in large doses. McKnight was able to collect 67 2nd half rush yards and scored on two long runs of 31 and 17 yards and put the game away for the Trojans. Final score Trojans 57 Beavers 35.



Next Game

Trojans travels back home to face the Oregon Ducks. Trojans suffered a devastating lost last year to the Ducks that knocked the Trojans out of the National Championship picture. SC looks for payback.

Recruiting Notes

USC received early commitment from ESPN nationally ranked #2 (5 star) DE Chris Morris from Camarillo CA. Morris last year (Jr year) had 22 sacks and 87 tackles and is consider the best pass rushing DE in the nation. Morris has tremendous speed off the edge.

ESPN top 150 #3 (5 star) DE Mike Pino committed to SC last week. Pino is a monster of a DE that is able to stop the run and get to the QB. Mike also have a lean frame (6-7 250 IBS) that is going to gain more muscle mass. USC is looking forward to these two DEs to cause havic as Kyle Moore and Gerald Washington graduate this year.

Carroll's Trojans back on top

Game Report Posted: August 11, 2008 00:21  




Los Angeles, (AP)

The Trojans did not give up a Special team TD for the 1st time this season in a 63-21 Victory over the hated Oregon Ducks. If you watched the past couple of games against the Beavers and Buckeyes you saw some horrible special team play from the Trojans. The Trojans gave up a total of 5 special team TD in two games and Carroll attributed that to the fact that he did not put his top speed guys on the special team, which resulted in bad kick coverages. Carroll also took the blame for leaving Clay Matthews on the special team while he's hurt. "Clay is a tough player he is not gonna tell you that he is hurt, so it's kind of my fault for leaving him in there. We needed more speed on the punt and kick coverage team. I gave freshmen Uona Kavienga a shot on special team and he did a tremendous job for us."

Trojans dominated the 1st half by scoring 42 unanswered points on the Ducks. Mark Sanchez was on fire, throwing 3 consecutive TD passes on 3 possession highlighted by a 26 yds toss to Joe McKnight. Travon Patterson also got into the endzone for the 1st time this season on a 4 yds catch. The Ducks caught a break with no time on the play clock when Oregon WR T. Scott picked up a fumble (caused by Maualuga)and took it 69 yds for their 1st TD.

The Ducks came out in the 2nd half fired up and QB C. Kempt threw a 10 yds strike to WR J. Williams. Williams then broke 2 tackles and took it up the field for a 56 yds TD. McKnight put a stop to their momentum quickly when he scored on back to back possessions capped by his spectacular 82 yds punt return for a TD. The Trojans dominated this game and the game was never in doubt. This also gave some young Trojans valuable playing time and experience. Brice Butler saw the field for the 1st time this year and caught 2 passes for 17 yds. Mitch Mustain also completed 8 of 14 passes for 71 yds with 1 int.


Next Game

Trojans stays home to face the Arizona ST Sun Devils. Sun Devils are considered one of more talented teams in the Pac-10 this should be a good match-up.

Recruiting Notes

USC received early commitment from ESPN nationally ranked #2 (5 star) DE Chris Morris from Camarillo CA. Morris last year (Jr year) had 22 sacks and 87 tackles and is consider the best pass rushing DE in the nation. Morris has tremendous speed off the edge.

ESPN top 150 #3 (5 star) DE Mike Pino committed to SC last week. Pino is a monster of a DE that is able to stop the run and get to the QB. Mike also have a lean frame (6-7 250 IBS) that is going to gain more muscle mass. USC is looking forward to these two DEs to cause havic as Kyle Moore and Gerald Washington graduate this year.

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Game Report Posted: August 28, 2008 08:16  

Passing
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Sanchez Mark8312098596
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Mcknight Joe553736481
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