Ask away and we'll eventually do a show.

We had a decommitt 4 star Saluhuddn what happen.

RB

More room for OL/CB

Got burnt for two touchdowns against Folsom ca.
Not impressed and bad tackler.

I’m going to be spending the week between Christmas and New Year’s in New York City on vacation. Does anybody know a good bar to go to to watch the game? Like to be with other Trojans.

About to kick off. Cold as hell at Hornet Stadium. ✌

One conclusion I have arrived at, after years of looking at fan/site posts, is that there is a significant number of posters who fall in love with names. By that I mean, the rush to post a name to fill a position, anywhere from Head Coach, to their even lesser level of knowledge, assistant coaches, University Presidents and dog catchers.

And the ultra - lush territory of recruiting is a favorite. No need to declare the obvious here, but in my view, it seems that it is a name game. Somehow, the name is magical, and not much real thought is given to the person, his character, his resume or his ability.

I have probably been around too long, from era's where the hiring and firing of AC's was almost totally ignored by the fans and the public. Why? One could say it is because the fans and the public are no where near qualified to make a judgement. In actuality, the same holds true, for the most part, when it comes to Head Coaches.

Except for a possible hand-full, we never know how a HC hire will turn out. One thing is pretty certain though, it takes a few years to find out. Looking for a miracle worker with a magic wand belongs in the Once Upon A Time stories. Yes, there are certain jobs where a faster turn-around is possible, in fact, expected, but it is no guarantee.

As I see it, recruiting provides the most graphic example. Does anyone really believe that the site fan knows what is going on behind the scenes? Does anyone really believe that the site fan is even slightly equipped to make a decision on one prospect over another, not to mention evaluating the needs of the program, the odds of getting one player over another, grades, character and watching film, film, film?

Of course not! Yet, the sites are full of demands and pronouncements about on name over another. Opinions are fine, everyone is entitled and everyone has a few. Unfortunately, alot of posts aren't even suggestions, they are flat out statements.

It takes a great deal of hutzpah to take the position "I know more than the staff." But then again, there is a lot of hutzpah out there.

Anyone have any info, TIA.

Looks like Santa Barbara had some bad-ass Sundowner Winds overnight and this morning. Winds are expected to pick up. The sh*ts about to get real!

Spotters are in place. Hillsides have been scrubbed of as much flammable vegetation as possible. And now it’s time to see whether it was all enough to stop the deadly Thomas fire from wreaking additional havoc.

The fire that started in Ventura County on Dec. 4 continued to grow overnight and on Saturday was taking aim at hills above Montecito in Santa Barbara County.

The wildfire has scorched 259,000 acres as of Saturday morning, the third-largest fire in modern state history.

The westernmost edge of the giant Thomas fire was in the north-south canyon drained by San Ysidro Creek. An army of firefighters were trying to keep the fire away from homes along in the hills of Montecito.

And if the fire gets into the canyon and the winds breathe new life into the flames, there is nothing to stop the blaze from racing into the foothill homes of Montecito, said Mark Brown, a fire operations commander.

Firefighters have smothered the hills with hundreds of thousands of gallons of fire retardant in an attempt to keep embers from igniting spot fires and to keep flames at bay, Brown said. Some hillsides have been intentionally denuded above Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria, including in Romero and Toro canyons, to limit the potential damage. The fire is out in much of those areas, which are now protected by established containment lines, he said.

So at some point Saturday morning, when the spotters on mountaintops alert crews below that the winds are coming, firefighters will clear out and wait to see whether their preparations were enough.

If the winds catch the flames well enough to send the blaze running south down the canyon toward Montecito, “we won’t stop the spread,” Brown said.

There are hundreds of homes in the fire’s potential path and with winds that strong, it’s too dangerous to put firefighters in front of it to stop it. They would have to watch the fire pass by from designated “safety zones” then attack it from behind.

Here is the best link (long) for fire maps and updates:

http://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappvi...=938108677306826752&adbpl=tw&adbpr=1510718227

Just wondering given all we heard about how well Sam played on the scout team. Just trying to get a feel for next year in case Sam (he gone) leaves.

TrojanSports analyst Murf Baldwin examines both Cotton Bowl rosters to determine which team has more talent between the two powerhouses.

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What is your opinion, based film outstanding athletic, can play CB and WR may be pant return too.

Gee, I didn't know this happened to Lorenzen Wright.

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Dec 16, 11:40 AM EST

EX-WIFE OF LORENZEN WRIGHT CHARGED WITH MURDER IN 2010 DEATH

BY ADRIAN SAINZ
ASSOCIATED PRESS


AP Photo/Mark Duncan
COVERING THE NBA

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged with first-degree murder in his death more than seven years ago.

Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said Saturday that Sherra Wright has been charged in the death of her ex-husband, a Memphis native who played for five teams over 13 seasons as a forward and center in the NBA.

Police in Riverside County, California, arrested Sherra Wright on Friday night on a fugitive from justice warrant, online records show.

Wright's decomposing body was found in suburban Memphis on July 28, 2010 - 10 days after the 34-year-old was reported missing. He was shot multiple times. The seven-year investigation into his death has been one of the Memphis Police Department's most high-profile unsolved cases.

Billy R. Turner was indicted on a first-degree murder charge Dec. 5 in Wright's death. He has pleaded not guilty. Media reports have said Turner, a landscaper, and Sherra Wright attended the same church. Rallings would not discuss the connection between Turner and Wright, but he said police were confident they knew each other.

Police said last month that they had found a gun used in the killing in a lake near Walnut, Mississippi, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) east of Memphis.

"The weapon was key," Rallings said.

Rallings said police are looking at other people in the investigation.

Sherra Wright received $1 million from her ex-husband's life insurance policy. She agreed to a settlement in 2014 in a court dispute over how she spent the insurance money meant to benefit their six children, The Commercial Appeal has reported.

Born and raised in Memphis, Lorenzen Wright was a fan favorite thanks to his charity work with youth and his father's involvement as a coach in summer leagues. Former NBA players and friends including Anfernee Hardaway and Elliot Perry attended a memorial service for Wright in the days after his body was found.

Sherra Wright spoke with police after her ex-husband's body was found. According to an affidavit, Sherra Wright told police she saw him leave her home carrying money and a box of drugs on July 18, 2010.

Before he left, Sherra Wright said she overheard her ex-husband on the telephone telling someone that he was going to "flip something for $110,000," the document said.

Sherra Wright said Lorenzen Wright left in a car with a person she could not identify. The affidavit said Sherra Wright gave the statements to police in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, where she lives, on July 27 - nine days after he left her house for the last time.

In the early morning of July 19, a police dispatcher in the suburb of Germantown received a call from Wright's cellphone. Dispatchers acknowledged they heard noises like gunshots before the call was dropped.

Dispatchers said they didn't alert patrol officers or commanders because they couldn't confirm it came from their jurisdiction. They didn't send a patrol officer or relay the information to Memphis police until days later.

Wright's mother filed a missing-person report with Collierville police on July 22, 2010. Authorities in Collierville were accused of dragging their feet in the days after the report was filed, and an apparent lack of communication kept authorities from linking the 911 call to the missing-person report.

Wright's body was found in a field near some woods in the height of summer, complicating the investigation because evidence had likely deteriorated in the heat. An autopsy report showed bullet fragments were lodged in Wright's skull, chest and right forearm.

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Adam thank you for the updates and everything you do. It’s been stated that most of these practices are closed for the bowl prep but with the ones that have been open have you seen any emphasis on the development of some younger guys too? Any dudes stuck out to you this year on scout that look like they might be solid as early as next season?

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It blows my mind how tough student athletes struggle financial hardships.. yes they get an education.. but there are so many issues they go through.. SC has one player in particular...

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just watched him play in the state championship game vs. Serra (N. Cal). All I can say is I'm very disappointed. Maybe 3 tackles, walked on the field at least 30 times while the play was still going. He had 30.5 sacks (during the season), but all he does is standup outside the OT and rush off the edge. He can't get off blocks, if u run at him, he backs up. Wow he looked terrible, and he has an offer from USC and Alabama. Freak of an athlete but he is definitely a project who must get stronger, learn some technique, and find a work ethic.

FROM USC:

USC sophomore quarterback Sam Darnold and senior outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu shared the Most Valuable Player Award of the Cotton Bowl-bound 2017 Trojan football team at the annual awards banquet Wednesday at USC's Tutor Campus Center Ballroom. (Note: the MVP award is voted on by the players; the coaches decide the other winners.)

USC junior snapper Jake Olson, who captivated the college football world when he snapped in 2 games this season despite being blind, was named the Most Inspirational Player.

Darnold, who has thrown for 3,787 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2017, and Nwosu, who has 71 tackles and 13 deflections this season, also shared USC’s Lifter of the Year Award with senior center Nico Falah, junior offensive tackle Toa Lobendahn, junior inside linebacker Cameron Smith and junior safety Marvell Tell III.

Smith, who has a team-best 102 tackles this season, was the Defensive Perimeter Player of the Year, while junior tailback Ronald Jones II, who has run for 1,486 yards with 18 TDs in 2017, was the Offensive Perimeter Player of the Year. Junior offensive guard Chris Brown was USC’s Offensive Lineman of the Year, while junior defensive lineman Rasheem Green was Defensive Lineman of the Year. Soph wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and senior safety Matt Lopes shared Special Teams Player of the Year.

A complete list of the 2017 awards:
Most Valuable Player: quarterback Sam Darnold, outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu

Most Inspirational Player: snapper Jake Olson

Trojan Way Leadership Award: safety Chris Hawkins

Trojan Commitment Award: center Nico Falah, offensive guard Viane Talamaivao

Linemen of the Year: offensive guard Chris Brown (offense), defensive lineman Rasheem Green (defense)

Perimeter Players of the Year: tailback Ronald Jones II (offense), inside linebacker Cameron Smith (defense)

Special Teams Player of the Year: safety Matt Lopes, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.

Service Team Players of the Year: center Richie Wenzel (offense), defensive linemen Jacob Lichtenstein and Jay Tufele (defense)

Player of the Game Vs. UCLA: safety Chris Hawkins

Howard Jones/Football Alumni Club Academic Award (overall academic achievement): cornerback Yoofi Quansah

Bob Chandler Award (underclassman with outstanding athletic ability, academic achievement and character): wide receiver Deontay Burnett

John McKay Award (player with the most competitive spirit): defensive tackle Josh Fatu

Joe Collins Walk-on Award: punter Reid Budrovich, placekicker Chase McGrath

Chris Carlisle Courage Award: offensive tackle Toa Lobendahn, wide receiver Steven Mitchell Jr.

Community Service Award: offensive guard Jordan Austin

Lifters Award: quarterback Sam Darnold, center Nico Falah, offensive tackle Toa Lobendahn (offense), outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, inside linebacker Cameron Smith, safety Marvell Tell III (defense)

Captains: quarterback Sam Darnold, safety Chris Hawkins, outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, inside linebacker Cameron Smith

for a recruit to sign early in December over waiting until February unless they are entering school early?