Updates from November 21st, 2007

The Trojans (2-1) will make their first nationally televised appearances of the season when they play three games in the inaugural Anaheim Classic Tournament at the Anaheim Convention Center beginning on Thanksgiving night.
USC update and injury notes
After losing their season opener at home to Mercer, the Trojans picked up two road victories against The Citadel […]

USC guard Daniel Hackett was named Sporting News’ national men’s basketball player of the week for the period ending November 18. Hackett, who until early last week was unable to play or practice for a month while suffering from a broken jaw, returned to lead the Trojans to a pair of victories in the state […]

Eric Neel has a lengthy profile of Trojan head coach Pete Carroll now posted on ESPN.com. Aside from getting a few names wrong (we’re pretty sure linebacker Cushing’s first name is Brian, not Tim, and that “Cedric” Ellis more frequently spells his name “Sedrick”), it’s an interesting look Carroll and his coaching staff in action […]

The Trojan defense will get a pair of new starters for Thursday’s game against Arizona State, the team announced on Tuesday. Junior Kaluka Maiava is set to replace the injured Keith Rivers (ankle) at weakside linebacker, while freshman Everson Griffen will start at defensive end in place of Kyle Moore (hand). Both Moore and Rivers, […]