The latest news from SCPlaybook.com. SCPlaybook covers USC Trojan football and athletics. http://usc.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://usc.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 SCPlaybook.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:19 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 Oh yeah, Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech. It might not have any luster, but it might be the most entertaining game of the weekend. OSU-Michigan will still be interesting, and Kansas State at Nebraska will be big, too. Check out the Fearless Predictions for all the Week 12 games. http://usc.scout.com/2/557927.html Staff http://usc.scout.com/2/557927.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:28:00 GMT 0 15 USC usc Joe McKnight is having his best season yet at USC. He has established himself as the Trojans’ feature running back, posted four 100 rushing yard games, scored eight touchdowns and was responsible for the game-winning drive at Ohio State. Look inside for all the news, notes and quotes from Thursday's practice. http://usc.scout.com/2/921569.html Dan Greenspan http://usc.scout.com/2/921569.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc My conversation with GA linebacker James Vaughter's father, Jonathan, started out with him asking how I was doing and I replied, ‘I’m doing pretty good, but our subscribers aren’t.’ He replied, “They’re up in arms, huh?’ I said, ‘SC fans aren’t used to seeing their team lose 55-21.’Vaughter said, ‘The NFL is full of players from last year’s team and it’s difficult to reload that quickly.’" http://usc.scout.com/2/921559.html Scott Schrader http://usc.scout.com/2/921559.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:31:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc Much has been made in the media of Matt Barkley’s recent struggles, and some have even questioned whether the Trojans would be better off with a more experienced signal caller like Mitch Mustain under center, but Jeremy Bates certainly isn’t one of those people. “Matt’s our starting quarterback, and I believe in him,” Bates said. “He gives us our best chance to win. There’s no question.” http://usc.scout.com/2/921235.html Kevin Carden http://usc.scout.com/2/921235.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:08:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc Not many recruiting fanatics have heard of Serra junior defensive end Jason Gibson, but he's quietly accumulated offers from UCLA, Tennessee, Stanford, Washington, Washington State, Arizona and Arizona State. That's an impressive list of offers at this point. Gibson said he's hearing a lot from USC, but hasn't gotten an offer. More on that in the video interview. http://usc.scout.com/2/921163.html Scott Schrader http://usc.scout.com/2/921163.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:03:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc Conner Preston from Serra High in Gardena, Calif., has had one of the most impressive seasons of any quarterback in southern California. He's completed 142 of his 204 attempts (only six interceptions) and thrown for 2,393 yards, and 30 touchdowns. He doesn't have a scholarship offer, but it's should only be a matter of time until offers start coming in for the talented junior. http://usc.scout.com/2/921180.html Scott Schrader http://usc.scout.com/2/921180.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:53:00 GMT 0 15 USC usc Serra WR/CB Marqise Lee, until late in the 2009 season, thought of himself strictly as a basketball player playing football. But his impressive play this season has the junior thinking more about playing football, or both sports in college. Lee told us he's getting letters from three prominent Pac-10 schools including USC. http://usc.scout.com/2/921133.html Scott Schrader http://usc.scout.com/2/921133.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:51:00 GMT 0 15 USC usc Serra junior wide receiver has been a huge weapon for Cavalier quarterback Conner Preston this season and has 29 receptions for 631 yards and nine touchdowns. He has two fewer receptions this year than last year, but more yards and more touchdowns. Plus Serra added four-star wide receiver Paul Richardson to the team, and he's also been productive with 27 catches for 516 yards and six touchdowns. http://usc.scout.com/2/921125.html Scott Schrader http://usc.scout.com/2/921125.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:11:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc Anthony Jefferson from Los Angeles Cathedral somewhat played in the shadow of current UCLA wide receiver Randall Carroll last year, but this season he has emerged as one of the elite prospects on the West Coast. He told SCPlaybook there are four schools at the top of his list and he might schedule an official visit to Notre Dame. http://usc.scout.com/2/921120.html Scott Schrader http://usc.scout.com/2/921120.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:47:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc Robert Woods from Serra High in Gardena, Calif., and Scout.com's No. 1 ranked wide receiver, has had an extremely impressive senior season. Last Friday Serra knocked off Cathedral 21-7 capping off a 10-0 regular season record, earning the Cavaliers a No. 2 seed heading into the playoffs this Friday night against Oak Park. http://usc.scout.com/2/921113.html Scott Schrader http://usc.scout.com/2/921113.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:29:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc Kevin O’Neill got off to a fantastic start at USC with an impressive 77-67 victory over UC Riverside in his debut at the Galen Center. Look inside to see what O’Neill had to say about the win and much more. http://usc.scout.com/2/921090.html Kevin Carden http://usc.scout.com/2/921090.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:40:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc The USC Trojans got the season started on a positive note, beating UC Riverside 77-67 in an encouraging opening night victory. SCPlaybook’s Jaime Rodriguez was there and brings you photos of all the action from the Galen Center. http://usc.scout.com/2/921027.html Kevin Carden http://usc.scout.com/2/921027.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:04:00 GMT 0 15 USC usc After a tumultuous offseason in which Tim Floyd resigned and three of the Trojans’ top four scorers left school early, expectations were very low heading into Tuesday’s home opener, but that didn’t stop Dwight Lewis and the USC Trojans from putting together a very impressive 77-67 win over UC Riverside. http://usc.scout.com/2/920914.html Kevin Carden http://usc.scout.com/2/920914.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:00 GMT 0 15 USC usc Pete Carroll said he was pleased with the spirit and enthusiasm that the players brought to the practice field on Tuesday. “We aren’t going to come out here and kick our lip around,” he said. “That doesn’t exist in this program.” http://usc.scout.com/2/920904.html Kevin Carden http://usc.scout.com/2/920904.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:49:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc Palmdale star cornerback announced his commitment to Florida Tuesday morning at his school. Scout.com was there and spoke to him about the commitment. http://usc.scout.com/2/920858.html Scott Schrader http://usc.scout.com/2/920858.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc Scout.com was at Palmdale High today to cover Joshua Shaw's commitment announcement. http://usc.scout.com/2/920724.html Scott Schrader http://usc.scout.com/2/920724.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:17:00 GMT 0 15 USC usc James Vaughters is one of the top juniors in the country and he took a visit out West this past weekend. He visited USC, but he was there to see both the Trojans and Stanford Cardinal. Get the latest on his visit here. http://usc.scout.com/2/920615.html Chad Simmons http://usc.scout.com/2/920615.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc “I’m still committed,” Kyle Prater said about his position towards USC. “I just want to solidify everything and that’s why I’m taking my visits. I want to be 100-percent sure.” So what percentage would Prater assign to his Trojan commitment? “I’m committed. That’s it.” Prater will be visiting the Trojans for their cross-town rivalry game at the Coliseum against UCLA on Nov. 28. http://usc.scout.com/2/920489.html Allen Wallace http://usc.scout.com/2/920489.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:42:00 GMT 1 15 USC usc While USC’s 34-point loss to Stanford was a huge story, the most important news to come out of the Coliseum on Saturday was the positive report from Stafon Johnson’s press conference. Look inside for a complete update and hear what the USC tailback had to say. http://usc.scout.com/2/920405.html Kevin Carden http://usc.scout.com/2/920405.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:45:00 GMT 0 15 USC usc Compton, Calif. - The newest member of the Scout 300, is a player that was late to the gridiron. Kevin Smith has gone from basketball player to one of the most explosive football players in southern California. http://usc.scout.com/2/920287.html Scott Kennedy http://usc.scout.com/2/920287.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:31:00 GMT 0 15 USC usc