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#21 USC Trojans at #23 Illinois Fighting Illini Preview, Prediction 

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Illinois is one of several schools that claim to have "invented" the homecoming tradition. Nothing says autumn like a homecoming or "HoCo" as the kids call it these days, football game. The #23 Illini will welcome in the #21 USC Trojans for the homecoming clash, one that totally changed in complexion last weekend. … [Read more...] about #21 USC Trojans at #23 Illinois Fighting Illini Preview, Prediction 

USC vs Notre Dame is the Only Intersectional Rivalry

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In the USC Trojans vs the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, you have a rivalry that doesn't have the element of close proximity, and that makes it unlike any other in the world. Duke and North Carolina are separated by just ten miles on Tobacco Road. Liverpool FC and Everton are separated by Stanley Park, which is just over a mile long. USC vs. Notre Dame isn't an in-state rivalry … [Read more...] about USC vs Notre Dame is the Only Intersectional Rivalry

Oregon Ducks 62, USC Trojans 51: fun with the box score

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It was a battle of high octane offenses and bad defenses (and the top 2 hottest cheerleading squads, look here to check out Oregon's crew, go here for USC's squad) Oregon Ducks 62, USC Trojans 51. 113 combined points as Oregon keeps their national title hopes alive. "Video game numbers" has become a cliche lately, but it applied to this college football game. Here's some … [Read more...] about Oregon Ducks 62, USC Trojans 51: fun with the box score

Former USC, Raiders QB Todd Marinovich has some Artwork to Share

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When of the best ESPN films of all time, "The Marinovich Project," told the unique story of Todd Marinovich’s life. Marinovich is known best as a star QB for the USC Trojans who played for the Raiders, but never quite made it in the NFL. The film conveyed his beginnings as a football prodigy built to star at the sport (back when he was known as "Robo QB"), his problems with … [Read more...] about Former USC, Raiders QB Todd Marinovich has some Artwork to Share

Notre Dame Football and Brian Kelly: How does this story end?

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Halfway through his second season at the pressure-packed helm of Notre Dame football, Brian Kelly has experienced horrible tragedy and made almost every mistake imaginable. From the death of Declan Sullivan to horrible public admission that the players he recruited were on a different level than those he inherited, Kelly has done a lot in creating the minefield he has to … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football and Brian Kelly: How does this story end?

USC Trojan Trio of Future NFL 1st Round Picks: Barkley, Kalil, Woods

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The USC Trojans have two underclassmen (QB Matt Barkley and OT Matt Kalil) who look like top 10 picks in the 2011 draft. And they have a sophomore (WR Robert Woods) who should be a top pick in the 2012 draft. Given all the sanctions USC is under, and their current place in the college football landscape, it's pretty obvious that all Trojan underclassmen with a legit chance of … [Read more...] about USC Trojan Trio of Future NFL 1st Round Picks: Barkley, Kalil, Woods

USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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It's not often that we pick a game with two unranked teams for BHGP. And other than September non-conference or bowl games, we don't do the intersectional thing much either. But this is college football's top inter-sectional rivalry: USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  Both are on the cusp of the AP top 25, so winner gets a national ranking. USC has won 11 of the … [Read more...] about USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Brutally Honest Game Preview

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 59, Air Force Falcons 33: Rapid Reaction

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Offense was the story in South Bend on Saturday, as Tommy Rees the “Game Manager” became Tommy Rees “the Touchdown slinger.” Notre Dame reeled off 42 first half points thanks in large part to four passing touchdowns from their quarterback in route to a 59-33 shellacking of the Air Force Academy in a game that was not even as close as the already lopsided outcome would … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Fighting Irish 59, Air Force Falcons 33: Rapid Reaction