SB Nation Los Angeles - USC Vs. Arizona State: Sun Devils Crush USC At Home 43-22https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2011-09-24T22:59:10-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22029872011-09-24T22:59:10-07:002011-09-24T22:59:10-07:00USC Vs. Arizona State: ASU Defeats USC
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<p>The <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans played their first road game tonight in Tempe, Ariz. against the Arizona State Sun Devils, and will wish to forget about it right away as the Sun Devils blowout the Trojans at home 43-22.</p>
<p>The rout began midway through the third quarter with an eight play, 76-yard drive that resulted in a <span class="caps">ASU</span> Cameron Marshall 3-yard rushing touchdown, which made <span class="caps">ASU</span> regain its lead against <span class="caps">USC</span> 28-22.</p>
<p>The following drive, <span class="caps">USC</span> running back Marc Tyler fumbled after rushing for 17 yards and was recovered by <span class="caps">ASU</span> Deveron Carr. <span class="caps">USC</span> had four turnovers for the game.</p>
<p>At the start of the fourth, <span class="caps">USC</span> was driving the field as they cruised for 73 yards on 10 plays. However Matt Barkley was sacked by Greg Smith and fumbled the ball at the <span class="caps">ASU</span> 14 yard line. The Sun Devils converted on a touchdown drive from that fumble on a Marshall rush for four yards.</p>
<p>Barkley went 21 for 33 passing with 227 total yards passing, one touchdown, and two critical interceptions. One of the interceptions was caught by <span class="caps">ASU</span> linebacker Vontaze Burfict in the second quarter, which <span class="caps">ASU</span> drove in for a touchdown. The other came in the fourth quarter caught by Shelly Lyons, who ran it in for the touchdown and ultimately put the game away.</p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> had no answer for Brock Osweiler, who completed 25 of his 32 passes for 223 yards and two touchdown with no interceptions. The <span class="caps">ASU</span> running offense also accumulated 169 yards, with Marshall leading the corp with 141 yards on the ground.</p>
<p>Not all things were stormy for <span class="caps">USC</span>, however. Down 21-9 at the half, <span class="caps">USC</span> came storming back with 14 unanswered points. One of those touchdowns was scored on a pass from Barkley to Marquise Lee, who continues to have a solid freshman campaign.</p>
<p>USC’s Tyler had 149 yards rushing on 22 carries to lead <span class="caps">USC</span> in rushing, scoring a touchdown.</p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> will try to regroup as they face the Arizona Wildcats at home at 12:30 p.m. PT.<br>
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For more information from tonight’s game, as well as more news and information on the <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans, please visit <a href="http://conquestchronicles.com"><em>Conquest Chronicles</em></a>.</em></strong></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2011/9/24/2447771/usc-vs-arizona-state-asu-defeats-uscJulio Nievas2011-09-24T21:08:02-07:002011-09-24T21:08:02-07:00USC Vs. ASU: First Half Update: ASU Leading USC 21-9
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<p>The <span class="caps">ASU</span> Sun Devils lead the visiting <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans 21-9 at half time.</p>
<p>In the start of the second quarter, <span class="caps">ASU</span> quarterback Brock Osweiler completed a two-yard pass to Gerell Robinson to put the Sun Devils ahead 14-3. The Trojans responded with a 13 play, 5:38 minute drive for a field goal.</p>
<p>After an <span class="caps">ASU</span> three-and-out following the field goal by the Trojans, the Sun Devils punted a line drive kick to Nickell Robey, who returned it for 44 yards to the <span class="caps">ASU</span> `3 yard line.</p>
<p>The Trojans were poised to score again, but Matt Barkley threw an interception to Vontaze Burfict, who returned it for 36 yards to the Trojans 48 yard line. The Sun Devils took advantage of the turnover and scored a touchdown from Jamal Miles after taking a pass from Brock Osweiler from three yards.</p>
<p>The Trojans responded with a field goal. <span class="caps">USC</span> has not scored a touchdown after four times being in the redzone, but converting on three field goals.</p>
<p><strong><em>For more information on tonight’s game as well as news and information on the <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans, visit <a href="http://conquestchronicles.com">Conquest Chronicles.</a></em></strong></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2011/9/24/2447624/usc-vs-asu-first-half-update-asu-leading-usc-21-9Julio Nievas2011-09-24T20:41:37-07:002011-09-24T20:41:37-07:00USC vs. Arizona State Score: Matt Barkley & Trojans Defense Sputtering, Down 14-6
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> defense made one crucial error early in the desert in Tempe, but it was a big one. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77506/cameron-marshall">Cameron Marshall</a> (playing with a sprained ankle) took his opening rush 70 yards down the left sideline on the opening Arizona State drive into the end zone to give the Sun Devils an early 7-0 lead.</p>
<p>USC got on the board after taking advantage of good field position, getting an Arizona pass interference penalty and a few <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/9548/marc-tyler">Marc Tyler</a> rushes to set up a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/136368/andre-heidari">Andre Heidari</a> 41 yard field goal to cut the lead to 7-3.</p>
<p>ASU went back down the field a few drives later, taking advantage of USC safety T.J. McDonald's SECOND personal foul penalty. It set the Sun Devils up deep in USC territory, and Brock Osweiller found <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35231/gerell-robinson">Gerell Robinson</a> on the right side to make it 14-3. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78123/matt-barkley">Matt Barkley</a> then marched USC's offense down the field with big passes to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/136355/marqise-lee">Marqise Lee</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/9594/brandon-carswell">Brandon Carswell</a> and Robert Woods, but Woods's third down throw was knocked down by ASU cornerback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35230/deveron-carr">Deveron Carr</a> to set up another Heidari field goal.</p>
<p><i><b>For more on USC football, <a target="_blank" href="http://conquestchronicles.com">head to Conquest Chronicles</a>.</b><b> For more on ASU football, <a target="_blank" href="http://houseofsparky.com">head to House of Sparky</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2011/9/24/2447525/usc-vs-arizona-state-score-matt-barkley-trojans-defense-sputteringAvinash Kunnath2011-09-24T20:12:57-07:002011-09-24T20:12:57-07:00USC Vs. ASU: 1st Quarter: True Freshman Amir Carlisle In The Game, Does Not Redshirt, ASU Leads 7-3
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<p>The <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans got off to a sluggish start to begin the game.</p>
<p>Arizona State running back Cameron Marshall went 70 yards and scored ASU’s first touchdown on their first drive of the game. But after the score, USC’s defense stepped it up as they didn’t allow a score for the rest of the quarter.</p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> freshman running back Amir Carlisle entered the game, which was a mild surprise. Head coach Lane Kiffin said in the past week that he would play Carlisle and the coach kept his word and not redshirting the true freshman.</p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> safety TJ McDonald was flagged for a personal foul as he leveled Jamal Miles with an illegal hit.</p>
<p><span class="caps">USC</span> scored on a 41-yard field goal by Andre Heidari after a missed field goal at 46 yards, but was waived off after a penalty from <span class="caps">ASU</span> linebacker Vontaze Burfict.</p>
<p><b><i>For more information on tonight’s game as well as news and information on the <span class="caps">USC</span> Trojans, visit <a href="http://conquestchronicles.com">Conquest Chronicles.</a></i></b></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2011/9/24/2447537/usc-vs-asu-1st-quarter-update-true-freshman-amir-carlisle-in-the-game-ASU-Leading-7-3Julio Nievas2011-09-24T08:00:55-07:002011-09-24T08:00:55-07:00USC Vs. ASU Schedule: Local Kickoff Time, TV, Online & Radio Coverage
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> try to stay undefeated and put a significant dent in the hopes of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-st-sun-devils">Arizona St. Sun Devils</a> to capture the Pac-12 South. Although it's not out of the question that ASU can come back and win this, since USC has no real chance of winning this division, because they can't. You know how that goes.</p>
<p>Here's the time and broadcast info for tomorrow's game, courtesy of this week's press release <a target="_blank" href="http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20110918aaa.pdf">which you can download by clicking here</a>.</p>
<p><b>Time: </b>7:15 PM PDT, 10:15 PM EDT</p>
<p><b>TV: </b>ESPN</p>
<p><b>Radio: </b>710 AM ESPN Radio; KSPA-AM 1510 in Ontario/ San Bernardino County/Inland Empire, KXPS-AM 1010 in Palm Springs, KVEN-AM 1450 in Ventura, KSZL-AM 1230 in Barstow and Fox Sports Radio AM 1340 and 1400 in Visalia/Fresno. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.usctrojans.com/allaccess/?media=261018">Can also listen to the game online </a>on USC Trojans All-Access if you have subscribed to it. Also Sirius/XM Satellite radio on Channel 139.</p>
<p><b>Online: </b><a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/source/espn3/">The game will be streamed online on ESPN3</a>.</p>
<p><b>Last meeting:</b> USC and Arizona State had an offensive duel in the Coliseum last season, but it was a blocked extra point and a late <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/38261/joe-houston">Joe Houston</a> field goal that scored the victory for the Trojans.</p>
<p>For more on USC football, <a target="_blank" href="http://conquestchronicles.com">hit up Conquest Chronicles. </a></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2011/9/24/2445875/usc-vs-arizona-state-asu-scheduleAvinash Kunnath2011-09-22T17:36:59-07:002011-09-22T17:36:59-07:00USC vs. ASU: Matt Barkley Calls Vontaze Burfict 'Dirty'
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-st-sun-devils">Arizona St. Sun Devils</a> are doing a lot of chirping before Saturday night's crucial Pac-12 South tilt, and the two most prominent players are even getting into it. Trojans quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78123/matt-barkley">Matt Barkley</a> called out Sun Devils linebacker <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77501/vontaze-burfict">Vontaze Burfict</a> for going extracurricular on the football field.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-0922-vontaze-burfict-20110922,0,5238331,full.story"> Baxter Holmes of the Los Angeles Times has more</a>.</p>
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<p>Barkley isn't much of a Burfict fan.<br> <br> "He's a dirty player," the quarterback said, basing his opinion on what he suggests were efforts by the linebacker to injure him by diving at his knees during a high school game.<br> <br> "His switch is always on. And it's not a good switch."</p>
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<p>I'm sure Barkley is the first person to ever call Burfict dirty. Who would have ever thought a player who draws countless unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and lays flagrantly huge and sometimes extraneous hits on offensive playmakers would be considered a football outlaw?</p>
<p>Outside the Barkley accusation is a pretty sobering story on how Burfict grew up in a tumultuous neighborhood, came very close to death on multiple occasions, and channeled most of his rage into the football field. It's easy to see why Burfict is the way he is.</p>
<p>Barkley has to be ready for that 'dirty' player on Saturday when USC takes on ASU, because there's no doubt Burfict will be gunning for him. <br><br>For more on USC football, <a target="_blank" href="http://conquestchronicles.com">head to Conquest Chronicles</a>. For more on ASU football, <a target="_blank" href="http://houseofsparky.com">check out House of Sparky</a>.</p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2011/9/22/2443395/usc-vs-asu-matt-barkley-vontaze-burfictAvinash Kunnath2011-09-21T18:25:58-07:002011-09-21T18:25:58-07:00USC Vs. Arizona State: Trojans Get Physical In Practice To Prepare For Sun Devils
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<p>This weekend presents the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> with their first road test of the season as they travel to Arizona State University for a Pac-12 showdown. History shows that the Trojans have won 11 straight games in this series, including five straight games in Tempe. This series, however, is far less comfortable than those records suggest.</p>
<p>According to a report by ESPN LA's Mark Saxon, <a href="http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/story/_/id/6998566/usc-trojans-preparing-worst-arizona-state-sun-devils">the Trojans are getting physical in practice this week to prepare for ASU</a>. That includes hits after the whistle, cheap-shots and taunting. Why? It's simple: to get the team ready for its battle in the dessert.</p>
<p>USC has had several heated encounters with ASU over the past few years, and USC players have reported several dirty hits and plays by the Sun Devils during that game. Last season, for example, linebacker Vontaze Burficit was called for a late hit that ultimately helped USC extend its final drive and win the game.</p>
<p>But Burficit's case isn't an isolated incident. The players report frequent hits when the two teams get together, and coach Lane Kiffin wants his team to be prepared for that. The result has been late hits in practice all week. It's an interesting strategy: let's just hope that no one gets seriously hurt between now and Saturday's game. </p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2011/9/21/2441432/usc-trojans-southern-california-football-asu-sun-devilsNikil Selvam2011-09-19T17:01:37-07:002011-09-19T17:01:37-07:00USC QB Matt Barkley Wins Pac-12 Offensive Player Of The Week
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78123/matt-barkley">Matt Barkley</a> completed 26 of 39 passes for 324 yards against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/syracuse-orange">Syracuse Orange</a> on Saturday night. He <a target="_blank" href="http://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2011/9/17/2432385/usc-vs-syracuse-matt-barkley-five-touchdowns-38-17/in/2189522">threw five touchdowns for the third time in his career</a>, tying the USC school record. As a result, Barkley was rewarded with the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week. It is the second time the junior quarterback has won the weekly award in his collegiate career.</p>↵<p>Sophomore receiver Robert Woods is Barkley's favorite target this season, with 33 catches through three games, but constant double teams have forced Barkley to spread the ball around. His five touchdowns against Syracuse were to five different receivers. "If they're going to put a corner over [Woods] and press him, plus a safety over the top, then other guys are going to be open," Barkley <a target="_blank" href="http://usctrojans.cstv.com/blog/2011/09/6-points-usc-38-syracuse-17.html">said after Saturday's win</a>.</p>↵<p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rwFK60ZUB_g" frameborder="0" height="171" width="280"></iframe></p>↵<p>Barkley is the second Trojan to win Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week this season, as Woods won for his 17-catch performance against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/minnesota-golden-gophers">Minnesota Golden Gophers</a> in Week 1. USC travels to Tempe for its first road game of the season on Saturday, facing the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-st-sun-devils">Arizona State Sun Devils</a>.</p>↵<p><i><b>For more news on Matt Barkley, Robert Woods, and USC football, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.conquestchronicles.com">Conquest Chronicles</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2011/9/19/2434648/usc-trojans-quarterback-qb-matt-barkley-pac-12-offensive-player-of-the-weekEric Stephen