SB Nation User Blog: DFWTrojan

At 6-0, Texas changed their offense!

DFWTrojan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:39:34 -0000

At 6-0, Texas changed their offense!

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-texas-offense&prov=ap&type=lgns

Interesting to see a natl championship contender with a Heisman Trophy candidate QB and an older, established head coach implementing an overhaul of their "philosophy" mid-season.

Fire Charlie Weis Website - Hilarious!

DFWTrojan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:54:16 -0000

Fire Charlie Weis Website - Hilarious!

Bumped...Too Funny!! - P

Stats page is insightful, the blog is funny, the boycott is hilarious, and the videos are simply too entertaining to pass up. Personally, I hope they keep Weis because this is simply too much fun. Too bad Clausen has to graduate eventually. Check this out!

Kevin Ellison Leading Tackler

DFWTrojan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:16:04 -0000

Kevin Ellison Leading Tackler

In his 1st career start tonight! How awesome is that? I loved Ellison as a player at SC, and was so bummed by his injury last season that kept him from claiming some post-season awards, including high team All-American recognition. Well, the Chargers released a starting safety because their young safeties are "coming on fast." Yes, they are! Fight on, K-El!

Fresh Perspective. Funny.

DFWTrojan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:59:01 -0000

Fresh Perspective. Funny.

Where is Vidal, I mean, CJ?

DFWTrojan — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:05:28 -0000

{Update: Apparently, CJ had the flu this week. Funny how no one heard about this before the game. And, it sure doesn't explain why CJ didn't get a rush against OSU}

Here are my gripes:

1) CJ Gable is inexplicably in the doghouse. CJ has the most starts among the RBs, 15 career TDs, and has been called by our coaches as the best all-around back. Despite averaging + 25 yds per KO return and being in the top 10 on our all-time KO return list, he has also been replaced on KO returns. I count at least 16 plays for +20 yard gains from CJG who is a dual threat as a great receiving back. Anyone remember this critical play in a tight game on the road:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw-SJZQFuHs

Joe McFumbles is dangerous, yet averages 1 fumble per game. To all the Stafon-lovers, it is time to admit that he is our current version of Chauncey Washington – tough inside runner with limited break away potential, frequently missed holes, scores easy garbage TDs with the occasional long, untouched run. Our running success was greatly exaggerated by long McFumbles runs against OSU and UW. The truth is that the running game has been extremely inconsistent as clearly evidenced by our 3rd down conversion, or lack thereof, rate.

WHY IS CJG IN THE DOGHOUSE?

2) The CJG situation is eerily familiar to the Vidal Hazelton situation last season. Vidal had 50 receptions as a soph in 2007. Yet, was injured and benched inexplicably by the coaches in 2008. Anyone remember this play by Vidal against Notre Dame:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymfbrjf7e5k

Vidal was ahead of a young Rojo on the depth chart. So, why was Vidal basically run out of the program? Let’s face it, David Ausberry is simply not a very good football player. With secondaries focused on Damian and RoJo injured, how valuable would it be to have a good #2 receiver playing?

Why was Vidal run out of the program and why is CJG currently being run out of the program? It certain can’t be talent-level or merit-based. CJG is even listed as a co-starter on the depth chart, yet has 0 rushes in the last 2 games.

Would USC’s struggling offense be much better with Vidal and CJ seeing significant time right now? Is the coaching staff so arrogant to think that they can coach us to wins without our best players on the field by playing favorites and riding a wave of megalomaniacal grandeur? Pete’s arrogance has hurt the program!

I hope CJG announces his transfer this week. PC believes that he is more important than the players on the field. Clearly, we need to play our best players to win. PC’s merit-based competition theme is a joke and a sham.

Congress Explores NBA Draft-eligibility Age Rule

DFWTrojan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:41:48 -0000

Congress Explores NBA Draft-eligibility Age Rule

Interesting. I would love to see some congressional pressure help to abolish this rule. From a pure legal standpoint, the rule certainly seems discriminatory to me.

PC - What It Means to be a Trojan

DFWTrojan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:38:31 -0000

PC - What It Means to be a Trojan

Apparently, a book forward for a new book on Trojan greats in July. Very cool!

Kiff on OTL

DFWTrojan — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:13:28 -0000

I'm trying to take a break for SC hoops until we hear more from Dixon. Did any of you see the Kiffin piece on OTL this weekend? I personally am rooting hard for Kiff. I love to see him ruffling feathers and stepping on toes in the SEC. I really hope he does some damage in that conference soon. 3 months on the job and he pulls in a top 15 recruiting class. If he continues that recruiting success, he will eventually stick it to Urban, Les, and Nick. Fight on, Kiff.

Oregon Paper Recommends Craig Robinson for USC

DFWTrojan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:37:47 -0000

Oregon Paper Recommends Craig Robinson for USC

AGREE!

Plaschke Calls Out Garrett and Sample

DFWTrojan — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:44:02 -0000

Plaschke Calls Out Garrett and Sample

I must say that Plaschke nails my feelings on the matter.