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USC-Arizona: Can Trojans Take Care of Wildcats and Go on a Holiday (Bowl)?

With the Oregon Ducks' 37-33 victory over the Oregon State Beavers in the "Civil War," a Pac-10 championship was secured by Oregon. Along with that comes a berth for the Ducks in the Rose Bowl, where they will face the Ohio State Buckeyes...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 15 hours ago 205 reads 0 comments
USC's Jeremy Bates May Leave for the NFL...Welcome Back Norm Chow?

The Los Angeles Times ran a story today that Trojan offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates may return to the NFL if his former boss Mike Shanahan returns to coach another professional team...

Written by Rick McMahan about 1 day ago 353 reads 13 comments
To Irish Fans from a Trojan Honk: Nine Reasons Why You Should Hire Brian Kelly

As a new caring, albeit "passive" fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (at least when they aren't playing my Trojans), I am taking it upon myself to offer my opinion of who should be the next coach at Notre Dame...

Written by Rick McMahan about 1 day ago 1,589 reads 60 comments
Laying the Foundation: USC Football Recruiting, 2009--Good Times Ahead?

In an ongoing effort to let fans of the Trojans know what is going on with recruiting at USC, here is an updated view of prep targets Pete Carroll and his staff have in their sights...

Written by Rick McMahan about 3 days ago 1,079 reads 27 comments
Winning UGLY (and Controversially): USC 28 UCLA 7

At various times this season, I have written Trojan "Report Cards," which break down USC's efforts by unit: offensive, defensive, and special teams, including coaching...

Written by Rick McMahan about 5 days ago 1,270 reads 43 comments
How Tim Tebow and Florida Fans Won Over a Rabid USC Trojan Honk

Before I explain the title of this article, let me first confess some sentiments that are borne of being a fanatic USC Trojan fan. I don't like the SEC or their fans. More specifically, I have never liked or appreciated Florida fans...

Written by Rick McMahan about 6 days ago 794 reads 31 comments
A USC Trojan Fan's Perspective of the Texas Longhorns

As the title of this piece suggests, I am a fan of the USC Trojans. More specifically, I am a disappointed fan of the USC Trojans. The 2009 college football season has been one of chagrin of both myself and my fellow fans of the Men of Troy...

Written by Rick McMahan about 7 days ago 2,268 reads 28 comments
Laying the Foundation: USC Football Recruiting in 2009 (DJ Morgan)

In a season that has experienced many lows and few highs, the 2009 USC Trojan recruiting class has begun to follow suit. DJ Morgan, the speedy tailback out of Woodland Hills, CA (Taft High) and rated the No...

Written by Rick McMahan about 9 days ago 386 reads 4 comments
Should USC Sit Matt Barkley if He Struggles Against UCLA?

First, let me emphatically state that I am aware that what I am proposing would have been considered blasphemy just five short weeks ago. Bench Matt Barkley? Are you serious? The short answer is yes...

Written by Rick McMahan about 10 days ago 348 reads 12 comments
Another Open Letter To Notre Dame Fans From a USC Honk

As some of those who will read this piece know, I have been known in the past to agitate those who follow the Fighting Irish...

Written by Rick McMahan about 11 days ago 507 reads 24 comments
A Trojan Fan's Perspective: Choke On It, Jim Harbaugh

First, for sake of full disclosure, I readily admit I am a USC Trojan fan. Big time. Second, I am not too proud to take absolute delight in the suffering of a newly despised program via the hands of another besides my beloved Trojans...

Written by Rick McMahan about 12 days ago 425 reads 10 comments
Is Pete Carroll's Charity Work a Hindrance For The USC Trojans?

As Pete Carroll and the USC Trojans attempt to climb out of the quagmire of a disappointing season, the radio talk around the Los Angeles southland has centered on a most unusual topic...

Written by Rick McMahan about 13 days ago 696 reads 16 comments
Two Games for Redemption: What Pete Carroll and the USC Trojans Must Accomplish

As Pete Carroll and the USC Trojans migrate down an unfamiliar path (the road to mediocrity), there are still definitive goals that must be accomplished, both for this season, and perhaps more importantly, for the next...

Written by Rick McMahan about 15 days ago 489 reads 17 comments
A Season Of "Firsts" Spells the End for the 2009 USC Trojans

With the 55-21 thumping the Stanford Cardinal put on the USC Trojans Saturday at the Coliseum, also came a number of "firsts" for the Trojans in the Pete Carroll era...

Written by Rick McMahan about 19 days ago 286 reads 10 comments
Time For USC Fans to Face The Ugly Truth; Trojans Just Aren't Very Good

Any confusion USC fans had regarding their beloved Trojans has just been cleared up in resounding fashion today at the coliseum...

Written by Rick McMahan about 20 days ago 523 reads 25 comments
Is the Arizona State-USC Game the Most Important of the Pete Carroll Era?

A new and ominous sound is being heard throughout college football. Distant rumblings of smug assertions by those whose teams have suffered through eight years of Trojan dominance, either directly or indirectly, are becoming louder...

Written by Rick McMahan about 28 days ago 417 reads 14 comments
Urban Meyer's "Suspension" of Linebacker Brandon Spikes Sends Wrong Message

Let me set the scene for you. All American linebacker, in a rivalry game, deliberately attempts to gouge the eyes of the opposing teams running back...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 1 month ago 1,366 reads 45 comments
What USC Trojan Fans Must Ponder After the Scream in Eugene

A day has passed since USC's defense embarrassed itself against the Oregon Ducks, and now the Trojan faithful must ask itself some hard questions...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 1 month ago 1,634 reads 45 comments
USC Trojan Report Card: Oregon 47 USC 20

The one thing Trojan fans can take consolation in is that the best team won. Nothing cheap, no luck involved, simply the best team won...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 1 month ago 457 reads 14 comments
Has the USC Trojan Running Back Stable Turned into a Stall?

Okay, Trojan fans, before you gear up to blast me with facts about how USC's running game is strong, resurgent, and very effective, hold your horses (pun intended). This isn't about the running game itself, per se...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 1 month ago 503 reads 27 comments
USC-Oregon: Trojans Require a Complete Game vs. Ducks in Hostile Eugene

This Saturday when the Trojans meet the Ducks in Eugene, national title hopes will be on the line for both teams. The Trojans will be in a hostile environment playing a Ducks team that has improved each and every week and now finds itself ranked No...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 1 month ago 1,038 reads 36 comments
Trojan Report Card: USC 34-Notre Dame 27

When the Trojans sauntered in to South Bend, many pundits, including myself, thought they would leave with a fairly easy victory. Many of these pundits, once again, including myself, were wrong...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 1 month ago 400 reads 33 comments
USC-Notre Dame: How Returning Trojans Could Spell Trouble for the Irish

Although both USC and Notre Dame enjoyed bye weeks to prepare for this Saturday's big game, the extra week was particularly fortuitous for the Trojans, who will welcome back several key players ...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 1 month ago 552 reads 45 comments
USC-Notre Dame: Could Irish Fans Plan Save Charlie Weis' Job?

Well, the big game is finally upon us, and when the USC Trojans take the field in South Bend to meet the Notre Dame fighting Irish, it will mark the 81st time these two storied programs will meet on the gridiron...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 1 month ago 660 reads 20 comments
The Sunday Musings of an Idle USC Trojan Fan

So what does a college football fan do when his team is on a bye week? Well, if they are anything like me, once they get those mundane necessities of life dealt with, they ease into their comfy ...

Written by Rick McMahan about about 1 month ago 721 reads 167 comments

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Rick McMahan Article Archive

USC-Arizona: Can Trojans Take Care of Wildcats and Go on a Holiday (Bowl)?

USC's Jeremy Bates May Leave for the NFL...Welcome Back Norm Chow?

To Irish Fans from a Trojan Honk: Nine Reasons Why You Should Hire Brian Kelly

Laying the Foundation: USC Football Recruiting, 2009--Good Times Ahead?

Winning UGLY (and Controversially): USC 28 UCLA 7

How Tim Tebow and Florida Fans Won Over a Rabid USC Trojan Honk

A USC Trojan Fan's Perspective of the Texas Longhorns

Laying the Foundation: USC Football Recruiting in 2009 (DJ Morgan)

Should USC Sit Matt Barkley if He Struggles Against UCLA?

Another Open Letter To Notre Dame Fans From a USC Honk

A Trojan Fan's Perspective: Choke On It, Jim Harbaugh

Is Pete Carroll's Charity Work a Hindrance For The USC Trojans?

Two Games for Redemption: What Pete Carroll and the USC Trojans Must Accomplish

A Season Of "Firsts" Spells the End for the 2009 USC Trojans

Time For USC Fans to Face The Ugly Truth; Trojans Just Aren't Very Good

Is the Arizona State-USC Game the Most Important of the Pete Carroll Era?

Urban Meyer's "Suspension" of Linebacker Brandon Spikes Sends Wrong Message

What USC Trojan Fans Must Ponder After the Scream in Eugene

USC Trojan Report Card: Oregon 47 USC 20

Has the USC Trojan Running Back Stable Turned into a Stall?

USC-Oregon: Trojans Require a Complete Game vs. Ducks in Hostile Eugene

Trojan Report Card: USC 34-Notre Dame 27

USC-Notre Dame: How Returning Trojans Could Spell Trouble for the Irish

USC-Notre Dame: Could Irish Fans Plan Save Charlie Weis' Job?

The Sunday Musings of an Idle USC Trojan Fan

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