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You can bet current USC players, future recruits and their families monitored and evaluated the draft soap opera of Matt Barkley, who in retrospect probably should have left after his junior season.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Following in the footsteps of Ronnie Lott and Matt Grootegoed, freshman safety Leon McQuay III is learning fast and making a big impact.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2013

Steve Bisheff wonders if Mark Sanchez's NFL career would have been better with another year at USC while also wondering if Matt Barkley would have been better served going to the NFL after last season.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2012

Steve Bisheff warns USC fans of another shootout against Arizona State, marvels at Chip Kelly's offense and wonders about Blake Griffin's durability.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2012

While 10 Trojans were selected in the 2008 draft, walk-on receiver Brad Walker saw his career, which was highlighted by being the intended receiver on Reggie Bush's ill-fated lateral against Texas, end.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2012

A look at the main exercises that USC's seven prospective draftees will face this week at the NFL scouting combine.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2012

A quiet, serene offseason just got complicated for USC football coach Lane Kiffin, who saw assistant coaches Joe Barry and Ted Gilmore leave for the NFL during the past week.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2012

Sunday's Super Bowl might be lacking former Trojans, but USC has made its mark in the 46-year history of the game.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2012

National signing day is now a national phenomenon, and USC fans are getting ready for the big day on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2012

A look at 10 highly touted USC signees than didn't live up to their high school billing in Cardinal and Gold.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2012

Kyle Williams catches up with former USC linebacker Chris Galippo, who is hard at work preparing for next month's NFL scouting combine.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2012

Matt Kalil is in Phoenix, honing his body and skills in preparation for the NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2012

They might have both moved on to the NFL, but things haven't changed in the battle between Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2012

With Matt Kalil off to the NFL and Matt Barkley returning to school, junior tackle Kevin Graf has to fill the shoes of one Matt while protecting the blind side of the other.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2011

Steve Bisheff salutes Matt Barkley for eschewing the material trappings of the NFL and sticking with his love for his school and teammates.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2011

Matt Barkley's announcement that he's returning for his senior season at USC is huge for the Trojans' prospects.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2011