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PRO FOOTBALL
The 254-pound outside linebacker from Wake Forest is a sure bet to be an impact player.
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COLLEGE SPORTS
Football coach is highest-paid private university employee in U.S. in 2006-07, according to report, earning four times as much as college President Steven B. Sample. >>
NFL COMBINE
Receiver says that a stress fracture in his foot is an old injury and that he will run the 40-yard dash at NFL combine and then have surgery. >>
SAM FARMER / ON THE NFL
USC and Florida coaches don't fit into the NFL's current trend of hiring inexperienced and relatively inexpensive coaches who can relate to players better than the high-profile leaders with the whopping price tags, especially in this down economy. >>
NFL COMBINE
Smith, among the top three prospects at his position, abruptly returns to Alabama, a move scouts say could cost him millions of dollars at draft time. >>
NEWSWIRE
The contract goes through 2013. >>
SAM FARMER / ON THE NFL
Knowing that some question the distractions USC quarterbacks face, he goes into combine sending the message that he's ready to be a leader in the NFL. But his short college career leaves questions. >>
UCLA BASKETBALL FYI
Former Bruins quarterback, recognized at halftime of basketball game against Notre Dame for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, is proud to have recently completed his degree. >>
NEWSWIRE
The new Tennessee coach falsely accused Florida Coach Urban Meyer of breaking the rules. >>
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Whether it is basketball, football or recruiting, the Bruins and Trojans always use the other as a measuring stick. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Coach is optimistic after putting together one of the nation's top recruiting classes. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
The Bruins fill their greatest need by getting offensive linemen, and they even win some battles against the Trojans. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Trojans get All-City choice Byron Moore Jr., but lose Randall Carroll to UCLA. Both local teams lose out for the services of top-rated linebacker Manti Te'o. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
Two prominent recruiting websites rank the Bruins' projected class among the top 20 in the nation. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUITING
Heralded prospects will influence the fortunes of many schools on what is an anxious day for coaches and fans. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Trojans coach and his staff will be in the office early on Wednesday, awaiting confirmation from the fax machine of another stellar recruiting class. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
Recruits who have committed to the Bruins. Early signing period begins Wednesday. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Trojans expect to sign another top-flight class Wednesday, but as recent transfers by former blue-chip recruits demonstrate, there's such a thing as having too much talent. >>
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Early signing day is Feb. 4. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
Recruits who have committed to the Bruins. Early signing period begins Wednesday. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The Mater Dei High quarterback is among those who have verbally committed to USC. Recruits can sign letters of intent beginning Wednesday. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
It is the second time in as many weeks that Washington will have self-reported a violation committed by new Coach Steve Sarkisian. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Washington officials are investigating whether the football coach and the assistant broke NCAA rules on recruiting. >>
USC FOOTBALL
A pretrial hearing today fails to move the case along. Wright declines a plea bargain in the charge of resisting a police officer. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Schools sometimes will take a lesser player in the hopes of attracting a star as part of the package. Jordan's James Boyd and Delvon Purvis are getting a rush from Washington. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Coach Rick Neuheisel decides to hand the job to the former linebackers coach. Carnell Lake joins the staff as well. >>
USC FOOTBALL
New quarterbacks coach Bates doesn't foresee major shifts in Trojans' offense. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Jeremy Bates also gets high marks from the Broncos' Jay Cutler. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Pete Carroll hires the 32-year-old Bates to be USC's assistant head coach for offense and call plays. He replaces Carl Smith, who was hired only two weeks ago. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC's leading receiver in 2007 tumbled down the depth chart in 2008 following early-season injuries. >>
USC FOOTBALL
USC coach says he would give his own son the same advice he gave Mark Sanchez. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
TV considerations will move the crosstown matchup to Nov. 28. The Trojans will face Arizona on Dec. 5. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
USC coach doesn't handle Mark Sanchez's departure very graciously. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
With Mark Sanchez leaving early for the NFL, Aaron Corp, Mitch Mustain, Garrett Green and Matt Barkley begin campaign to take over at quarterback. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Chris Dufresne gives you a sneak-peek at his preseason top five: >>
USC FOOTBALL
The Trojans quarterback goes against the advice of Coach Pete Carroll and decides it's time to make the jump to professional football. He could be one of the first two quarterbacks selected. >>
PRO FOOTBALL
He tabs Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford as the No. 1 selection. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
Pete Carroll confirms that Carl Smith has interviewed with new Browns Coach Eric Mangini. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Trojans quarterback is strongly hinting he will leave school, but first he will have a final talk with Coach Pete Carroll. A news conference is scheduled for Thursday morning. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
Tight end from Carson High is still expected to be ready for spring practice in April. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The safety's choice to play one more year has Trojans fans hoping the quarterback will also be back next year. Sanchez is expected to announce today or Thursday whether he will stay or turn pro. >>
NEWSWIRE
The standout defensive players helped the Utes go 13-0 this season. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The Trojans' quarterback, who is mulling whether to enter the NFL draft, has until Thursday to make up his mind. Tailback C.J. Gable says he will stay in school. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner announces he will return for his senior season after leading the Gators to the national title. >>
LETTERS
The college football season might be over now that Florida is the national champion, but the debate continues. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Florida's win over Oklahoma makes it the undisputed national champion, except for those arguments from USC, Utah and Texas. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Chris Dufresne's college football rankings. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
There were more problems with the BCS, the Trojans slipped up (again) against a big Pac-10 underdog, Notre Dame and Michigan struggled, but in the end, the Gators enjoyed the big moment in Florida. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
For a couple of wonderfully antique hours Thursday, this is the perfect player who made us forget college football's imperfect system. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Florida gets a big second half from Tim Tebow and defeats Oklahoma, 24-14. >>
ERIC SONDHEIMER / ON HIGH SCHOOLS
They are challenging USC when it comes to landing top local high school players. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The company's broadcast deal includes the understanding there won't be changes to the current system, Burke Magnus says. Most conferences are opposed to playoffs. >>
CHRIS ERSKINE
The season used to end on Jan. 1, logically, ideally, with much fanfare. Now it ends on a busy weeknight. He blames the networks. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Things to watch as Oklahoma faces Florida for the national championship. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The BCS title will be decided, but Associated Press poll could make it a split championship. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT
He is fired days after he was warned of dismissal if he interviewed for the coaching job with the New York Jets. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Seto succeeds Nick Holt, who left to become defensive coordinator at Washington; Ken Norton Jr. is promoted to assistant head coach. >>
USC FOOTBALL
The USC quarterback has to decide whether to go pro this year or next. If he follows in the footsteps of Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, he'll stay for his senior season. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Oklahoma has the nation's highest-scoring offense, but its defense is 63rd overall, 98th against the pass. Players say numbers are deceptive because of the offenses they face in Big 12. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said Tuesday he was launching an investigation into the Bowl Championship Series for a possible violation of federal antitrust laws after an undefeated Utah team was left out of the national title game for the second time in five years. >>
USC FYI
He will coach quarterbacks and call plays. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Asked to imagine a BCS title game between Trojans and Gators, the former USC tailback seems to favor his current squad, which some consider the fastest football team, college or pro, ever assembled. >>
USC FOOTBALL
Steve Sarkisian, new coach at Washington, says Holt will be his defensive coordinator. He is the sixth former USC assistant or administrative staffer hired by Sarkisian, formerly the Trojans' offensive coordinator. >>
FIESTA BOWL
Colt McCoy connects with Quan Cosby for a 26-yard touchdown pass with 16 seconds left for the Longhorns, who finish 12-1. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
A formal announcement about the Jacksonville Jaguars assistant is expected Wednesday. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Longhorns quarterback leads a small-town life while leading a big-time program. He doesn't drink, but his numbers are smokin', in an offense tailored (and, yes, simplified) for his skill set. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Oklahoma and Florida quarterbacks, who'll meet in the BCS title game Thursday, have much different personalities. >>
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
The Beavers end a 21-game Pacific 10 Conference regular-season losing streak with a 62-58 victory as Trojans struggle with their 1-3-1 zone defense. Fans in Corvallis remind USC of football team's loss there, as well. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Readers comment on column about the accusations by the Trojans against UCLA concerning recruiting tactics. >>
KURT STREETER
The USC offensive coordinator and UCLA defensive coordinator -- leaving to become head coaches -- are given exit interviews by this Times columnist following the Rose Bowl game. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT
Junior running back rushes for a career-best 261 yards in a 38-20 win over Buffalo and then announces he's turning pro. >>
LETTERS
Readers weigh in on USC's Rose Bowl victory, and its aftermath. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Trojans keep winning, but not with the kind of dynamism and flair on offense that can impress pollsters and improve BCS prospects. >>
USC FYI
The Trojans coach says the quarterback has to weigh all factors in deciding whether to return for his senior season or turn pro. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
Undefeated, and uninvited. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC has some holes to fill before next season, the majority of them on a defense that was the nation's top-ranked unit. An early look at the issues going into next season: >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
It's sad to think the Big Ten can't keep up with the Pac-10 in the Rose Bowl anymore, but it can't. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
Fifth-ranked Trojans can still win an Associated Press poll national championship. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / USC 38, PENN STATE 24
Sanchez throws for four touchdowns, runs for one and is named offensive MVP as USC hammers Penn State, 38-24, but Trojans still wonder 'what might have been' regarding BCS. >>
ROSE BOWL
Quarterback's 'loose' feeling during the Rose Bowl game leads to 413 yards and four touchdown passes in USC's 38-24 win over Penn State. >>
ROSE BOWL FYI
Johnson wants to be a part of the Trojans' effort to win a national title next season. Gable 'might do something else.' >>
ROSE BOWL
The Nittany Lions coach says of the Trojans: 'We may have started to get into a rhythm, but we couldn't quite get them out of sync.' >>
ORANGE BOWL
Hokies have another 10-win season. >>
GATOR BOWL
Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz was sprawled out on the ground, trainers huddled around him, teammates, coaches and fans wondering whether he would be able to continue playing. >>
OUTBACK BOWL
TAMPA, Fla. -- From carrying couches to an All-American carrying a football. Now, Shonn Greene, the Big Ten's most valuable player, figures he's ready for the next level. >>
CAPITAL ONE BOWL
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Matthew Stafford gave the type of performance in the Capital One Bowl that would make a fitting finale to his excellent Georgia career. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The linebacker soaks it all in during final Pasadena appearance. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Ohio State running back wants to be the best to come through the school, but whether that means he's coming back is uncertain. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC and Penn State probably would rather be playing in Florida in the BCS national championship game, but taking the field in Pasadena isn't so bad. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
It helps to explain their success through the years. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The game has changed since becoming part of the BCS. Whether that's good or bad is debatable. >>
COMMENTARY
Here's a guide for Penn State fans. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Trojans, who have the nation's top-ranked defense, figure to face their biggest challenge in the Rose Bowl against Penn State. >>
ROSE BOWL ANALYSIS
Although the coaching staffs are evenly matched, USC has the edge on defense. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT
The Tigers take advantage of poor special teams play by the Yellow Jackets. >>
USC FOOTBALL FYI
The kicker missed all three of his field-goal attempts against UCLA. >>
SUN BOWL
Three points, 20 punts and 10 sacks. Go ahead and say it was unsightly, but Oregon State Coach Mike Riley saw nothing short of a masterpiece. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
The Trojans are saying the right things, but their body language suggests a feeling of 'been there, done that' about the game against Penn State. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The offensive guard says he wants to add to the family's legacy when the Nittany Lions face USC in Thursday's Rose Bowl. >>
PENN STATE FOOTBALL
At a team-only function at the Improv this week, the offensive guard gets laughs and pokes fun at the club's owner and founder. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Defensive coordinator will become the seventh African American head coach in major college football >>
USC FYI
The third-year sophomore, USC's leading receiver, asked for an evaluation of his draft status from the NFL but says he'll be back next season. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The senior cornerback, an Air Force 'brat,' moved around a lot until landing at Penn State. And he himself was moved by Barack Obama's presidential campaign, in which he was involved. >>
T.J. Simers
Norton's comments about Neuheisel allude to the UCLA coach's past, but who exactly is telling recruits that Norton is leaving for UCLA? >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Beavers' coach, whose team beat USC and lost to Penn State this season, isn't picking a winner in Thursday's game. >>
USC FYI
Quarterback says he feels "confident and comfortable" with his role for the Rose Bowl game against Penn State. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT
Daniel's seven-yard touchdown pass leads to a 30-23 victory in the Alamo Bowl. >>
UCLA FOOTBALL
Bruins' head coach denies the USC assistant's accusation that Bruins have told recruits he might join UCLA's staff. >>
COLUMN ONE
The junior quarterback for the Rose Bowl-bound Trojans carries the weight of a role model for many of L.A.'s Latinos. >>
USC
The junior quarterback could put himself in discussions for next season's Heisman Trophy with a big performance against Penn State. Or he could head straight to the NFL. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Big Ten teams, and conference's reputation, have taken a postseason drubbing in recent years, with one exception: Penn State has won three straight bowls and nine of last 11. >>
USC FYI
USC and UCLA played nearly a month ago, but the rivalry rages even as the Trojans prepare for the Rose Bowl against Penn State. >>
PENN STATE FYI
Tom Bradley says facing a team of USC's caliber in the Rose Bowl gives the Nittany Lions an opportunity to prove themselves. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT
The Bulldogs beat Northern Illinois, 17-10, in the Independence Bowl to finish the season at 8-5. >>
MORNING BRIEFING
There have been some interesting names for college football bowl games through the years. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Rather than ease into his golden years, the 82-year-old legend is going as strong as ever, lifting his program back to elite status and proving as tough as any of his players, surgical scars and all. >>
USC FYI
The former Servite High star arrived at USC as a receiver. He may be called upon to replace Stanley Havili, who has not been cleared academically to play in the Rose Bowl. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
He becomes the first quarterback to win four bowl games as a starter as the Mountaineers hold on for a 31-30 win in the Meineke Bowl. >>
PENN STATE FYI
Nittany Lions are shown the beef at the annual Lawry's feast in Beverly Hills. >>
EMERALD BOWL
Zack Follett forced a fumble by Jacory Harris deep in Miami territory with 3:28 left, and Anthony Miller scored the go-ahead touchdown on his first career catch moments later in California's 24-17 victory in the Emerald Bowl on Saturday night. >>
USC FYI
After time off for Christmas holiday, and holiday meals, players say they are eager to get back to work in preparation for the Rose Bowl game against Penn State. >>
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT
The Owls hang on to defeat Central Michigan, 24-21 >>
PENN STATE FYI
East Coasters on Nittany Lions' Rose Bowl roster say they've enjoyed Southern California on their first trip here. >>
KURT STREETER
A playoff system will soon ruin everything that is unique about college football. >>
CHRIS DUFRESNE / ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL
With 34 bowl games this time around, where would you rather spend the holiday season: Detroit or South Florida? >>
College Football
The sophomore quarterback wins a close race over Texas' Colt McCoy and last year's winner, Tim Tebow of Florida. >>
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