http://uscconquest.com A University of Southern California Trojans Blog Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:09:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just want to let you all know that there soon will be a uscconquest podcast available on iTunes. I'll keep you posted as to when it's up. http://uscconquest.com/2009/03/08/podcast-coming-soon/ So, a couple notes during this slow news period of the year for USC football: - Clay Matthews stock has significantly risen thanks to the combine, where he posted great numbers, placing in the top five of most workouts, especially in speed/agility drills. Some analysts now have him going above Brian ... http://uscconquest.com/2009/02/28/combinedraft-tidbits-usc-alum-matt-cassel-to-be-kc-chiefs-starter/ Supposedly, as I mentioned in my last post, very reliable sources had him committing to USC after a competition between the Trojans and UCLA. Now, he's in South Bend. Go figure. http://uscconquest.com/2009/02/04/out-of-left-field-teo-commits-to-nd/ When signing day hits tomorrow, expect a commitment to USC from No.2 high school player LB Manti Te'o. Sources close to the dealings (who have asked to remain anonymous) have confirmed that Te'o will commit to USC tomorrow. With Matt Barkley already committed and enrolled at USC, the Trojans will ... http://uscconquest.com/2009/02/03/teo-expected-to-commit-to-usc/ Apparently, Pete Carroll is now beginning his recruiting visits on USC in grand style. Several times, I have walked by the brand new USC Cinema Building (which is beautiful, by the way) and seen Pete Carroll on a rolled-out red carpet with his recruits and their families. This is one ... http://uscconquest.com/2009/01/24/recruiting-trips-and-the-senior-bowl/ Well, unless Mark Sanchez has a sudden change of heart (and hasn't already contacted an agent), USC must move forward and start preparing for a major battle for the Quarterback position. The race will supposedly be between backups Mitch Mustain and Aaron Corp. Mustain played some light minutes for the Trojans ... http://uscconquest.com/2009/01/15/goodbye-sanchez-helllooooo/ The media says Mark Sanchez is leaning towards the NFL, but Sanchez' father Nick claims that the Trojan QB is still undecided. Apparently, he was waiting for coach Pete Carroll before making a decision. Also, Nick Sanchez admitted that his family strongly encourages Mark to stay in school. Tomorrow morning ... http://uscconquest.com/2009/01/14/the-sanchez-saga-media-says-one-thing-father-says-another/ Pete Carroll announced yesterday that top NFL prospect Taylor Mays will not be entering the NFL Draft, as reported by the The Daily Breeze. Also returning are draft eligible halfback CJ Gable and cornerback Josh Pinkard. Still no news on Mark Sanchez. However, Mays' return will definitely impact Sanchez' decision. With Mays ... http://uscconquest.com/2009/01/13/mays-gable-among-returners/ Suddenly there is great national hype surrounding Mark Sanchez. ESPN has him going in the first round, along with the Sam Bradfords and Graham Harrells of the world. Why now? Throughout the season, Sanchez has been attacked as a poor decision maker with average accuracy. Of course, the media also attacked the ... http://uscconquest.com/2009/01/06/mark-sanchez-unlikely-to-enter-draft-despite-rose-bowl-performance/ I'll get an extensive post-Rose Bowl review up later when I'm off vacation, but here's a few interesting facts to think about: Pac-10 is 5-0 in bowl games. Looks like USC didn't have such an easy in-conference schedule after all USC is 21 for their last 22 in out of conference play ... http://uscconquest.com/2009/01/02/some-quick-thoughts/