Stafon Johnson thanks fans via Twitter

Stafon Johnson thanks fans via Twitter

Injured running back still can't move much, but Pete Carroll says Johnson is in good spirits.

 

Johnson expected to fully recover

USC star will be able to play again after weightlifting accident, doctor says, adding his fitness saved his life.

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Sophomore forward Leonard Washington is academically ineligible

Sophomore forward Leonard Washington is academically ineligible

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Experts were wrong? Anyone could've predicted that

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Cal a hard team for USC's Pete Carroll to figure out

Cal a hard team for USC's Pete Carroll to figure out

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Chris Dufresne's Play It Forward

Chris Dufresne's Play It Forward

Upsets have taken the edge off USC's game at Cal on Saturday . . . but UCLA at Stanford? Now you're talking.

Trojans win, but it isn't pretty

Trojans win, but it isn't pretty

Matt Barkley returns at quarterback as USC defeats Cougars, 27-6.

Trojans' performance is strictly for the (boo) birds

Trojans' performance is strictly for the (boo) birds

Coliseum crowd registers its displeasure with USC's uneven, unconvincing play in a tepid 27-6 win over Washington State.

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USC's Jake Harfman steps into new role as punter

Jake Harfman finally started doing double duty and it paid off for USC on Saturday night in its 27-6 victory over Washington State at...

USC Trojans have issues

USC Trojans have issues

USC this week filled the racks of its campus bookstore with No. 7 replica jerseys.

Washington State may be perfect tonic for Trojans

Washington State may be perfect tonic for Trojans

USC, attempting to bounce back from its loss at Washington, is a 45 1/2 -point favorite against Washington State, which last week defeated...

USC's defense has held its own

USC's defense has held its own

USC's defensive line intends to make another stand tonight when the 12th-ranked Trojans play Washington State in a Pacific 10 Conference...

USC's Taylor Mays to start against Washington State

USC's Taylor Mays to start against Washington State

USC quarterback Matt Barkley is not completely healed.

Matt Barkley will start Saturday against Washington State

Matt Barkley will start Saturday against Washington State

This time, Pete Carroll chose not to wait.

USC's Matt Barkley says he'll play, in pain if necessary

USC's Matt Barkley says he'll play, in pain if necessary

USC quarterback Matt Barkley says he is ready to play, pain or no pain.

The truth is out there for USC fans, if they can handle it

The truth is out there for USC fans, if they can handle it

I e-mailed USC sports information director Tim Tessalone to find out what time Monday I might talk to punter Mitch Mustain.

Trojans need a tune-up after off-key performance

Trojans need a tune-up after off-key performance

Pete Carroll swears it was only a simple tribute, a way to let the USC marching band know he hears them.

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USC seems out of sorts

We know when the season started, we know where it has been, but where does it go from here?

USC's Pete Carroll backs his play caller

USC's Pete Carroll backs his play caller

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