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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

2012 NFL Mock Draft 8-13

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It's always difficult to do a NFL mock draft for the next year, BEFORE the current one has yet to even occur. There's the issue of determining the order, and whether to take team needs into account or not. This 2012 NFL Mock Draft order is based on the official 2011 NFL Draft Order. Team needs were sometimes, but not often considered in this mock. Sorry to break your … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Mock Draft 8-13

#30 USC Trojans: College Football 77 in 77

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We are proud to reach a milestone here in the 77s- out first ever guest posting! Please welcome Amy Lamare from Gridiron Goddess. Ms. Lamare and I met at the Nike Football Media Summit in Dallas, and what follows is entirely written by her, so if/when you notice the "us" and "we" in reference to the team- that's why. No Illini would ever do such a thing. Enjoy: The USC … [Read more...] about #30 USC Trojans: College Football 77 in 77

Tim Brewster’s Struggles Continue vs. USC

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Tim Brewster came to Minneapolis with the reputation as a top notch recruiter who would bring college football excitement and energy back to the Golden Gophers’ program. To those Minnesota faithful who have seen this before, with none other than Jim Wacker, the hiring was puzzling. This is especially the case when Gary Patterson, head coach of Texas Christian, and Lane … [Read more...] about Tim Brewster’s Struggles Continue vs. USC

USC Stripped of FWAA 2004 National Title

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USC's 2004 Grantland Rice Trophy, awarded to the Trojans by the Football Writers Association of America for their national title, will be revoked and the team barred from consideration for the award following this season.  The FWAA trophy doesn't have the same juice in the college football world as the BCS national title (or its predecessor the AP national title) but this is … [Read more...] about USC Stripped of FWAA 2004 National Title