48 wins out 50 games

[E.T.]

USC had a worse '96-'01

8-)

[flsportsfan83]

how many wins for USF basketball in the last 50 games?

[smazza]

USC had a worse '96-'01

8-)

and usf will never have  the success usc has had

the worst usf team in the 90's could beat the best usf team of all time

i guess watching uf,um and fsu didnt teach you much

in the present time usc is the best program and usf is in the middle of the pack in the big east with 13-14 record of 2 plus seasons.usf is stuck in the mud.

[smazza]

how many wins for USF basketball in the last 50 games?

83-dont go there because it will cause a board meltdown

[flsportsfan83]

how many wins for USF basketball in the last 50 games?

83-dont go there because it will cause a board meltdown

good point

[smazza]

coker is having problems

i hear planes are flying over the orange bowl with banners asking miami to fire him

[E.T.]

And that is a serious waste of donor money ... not helping the program  

[smazza]

49 out of 51

[smazza]

USC REPORT

Trojans Need Ellis to Rush Back

By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer

October 2, 2006

USC is hoping that split end Dwayne Jarrett will be able to play this week against Washington, but nose tackle Sedrick Ellis' availability is perhaps even more pressing for the Trojans.

Despite playing against a depleted Washington State offensive line Saturday, USC failed to record a sack or put much pressure on quarterback Alex Brink during the Trojans' 28-22 victory.

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"It was not nearly the pass rush we were hoping for," Coach Pete Carroll said Sunday. "We didn't get close to the quarterback much."

Ellis, who has missed the last three games while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, is expected to practice this week. His return to the lineup would have an immense impact on the Trojans, according to Carroll.

"He's one of our best players," Carroll said. "When you lose your best player it factors in. Maybe you don't see it directly, but subtly it certainly does."

There was nothing subtle about the way Brink took advantage of the USC secondary. Receivers Michael Bumpus and Jason Hill combined for 18 receptions and the Trojans were penalized for pass interference three times.

Said Brink, who passed for 287 yards: "I had all the time in the world for the most part."

Washington State outgained USC, 418 yards to 404, the first time in nearly two years that an opponent amassed more yards than the Trojans. (California rolled up 424 yards to USC's 205 on Oct. 9, 2004, but the Trojans won, 23-17, with a dramatic game-ending defensive stand.)

Asked if he thought the defense had been exposed, Carroll said, "We'll find out. I don't think so."

Carroll credited Washington State for effectively mixing protections and keeping Brink on the move to avoid pressure.

Still, the lack of a push by USC linemen was a contrast to the week before when the Trojans had five sacks against Arizona.

"You can't point your finger anywhere," Carroll said. "Nobody got the kind of rush we need."

Ellis could help provide it.

The junior from Chino had surgery on Sept. 12 and began rehabilitation the next day. He ran on the sideline during practice last week and said he hoped to be back for Saturday's game against Washington, which is off to a 4-1 start.

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Jarrett, who missed the Washington State game, is not the only Trojans receiver trying to overcome a shoulder injury.

Senior Chris McFoy is scheduled to have an MRI exam this week to gauge the damage he suffered Saturday.

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Starting right guard Chilo Rachal twisted his ankle and begins the week questionable for the Washington game. Alatini Malu will work in Rachal's spot…. Carroll said junior tailback Chauncey Washington (71 yards in 18 carries) had his most productive game, but freshman Emmanuel Moody (69 yards in eight carries) did not get the ball enough. "We'd like to get a better mix there with those guys," Carroll said.

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USC Keys

October 1, 2006

Gary Klein's keys to the game and how the Trojans measured up:

1. Mkristo matchup: Washington State defensive end Mkristo Bruce, who had five sacks last week against Stanford, got one against the Trojans. John David Booty was sacked three times, but stepped up and completed several clutch throws. USC did not sack Cougars quarterback Alex Brink.

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2. Cool receptions: USC flanker Steve Smith had 11 receptions for 186 yards, both career bests, and caught two touchdown passes on a day the Trojans were without Dwayne Jarrett. Senior Chris McFoy caught the first touchdown pass of his career. Sophomore Patrick Turner had five receptions for 25 yards, but his first-quarter fumble set up a Washington State field goal. Cougars receiver Michael Bumpus, who played at Culver City High, had a career-best 11 receptions for 112 yards.

3. Turnovers: Washington State lost a fumble and Brink's final pass was intercepted. Booty's pass on the last play of the first half was intercepted. Turner lost a fumble, but Mike Brittingham saved the Trojans by recovering a ball that freshman Allen Bradford mishandled on a kickoff.