SB Nation Los Angeles - USC Vs. Hawaii: No. 1 Trojans Rout Warriors In Openerhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-09-03T20:24:02-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/30318162012-09-03T20:24:02-07:002012-09-03T20:24:02-07:00Syracuse Coach Wishes Matt Barkely Would Have Left School For NFL
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<p>USC quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78123/matt-barkley">Matt Barkley</a> is good. So good that he makes opposing coaches admit they wish he would have left school following the conclusion of last season. You can count University of Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone as one of those coaches.</p>
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<p>"I was one of a couple people that was hoping he'd go on to the NFL," Marrone said. "I'm not going to sit here and tell you that I'm happy he's back."</p>
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<p>Marrone would go on to declare that had Barkley gone into the 2012 draft, <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/rapid-reports/post/20039051">he would have been drafted ahead of Robert Griffin III</a>. Pretty heavy praise for the Trojans' quarterback. One has to wonder how Marrone's own team feels about their coach's outpouring of praise for the Heisman front-runner.</p>
<p>The Orange face the Trojans this Saturday at the MetLife Stadium in the New York College Classic. Last time 'Cuse went up against SC, the Trojans -- more specifically Barkley -- pounded them with five touchdowns and 324 yards.</p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2012/9/3/3290467/syracuses-coach-wishes-matt-barkely-would-have-left-school-for-the-nflJen Neale2012-09-03T14:02:53-07:002012-09-03T14:02:53-07:00Johnathan Franklin, Marqise Lee Earn Pac-12 Honors For Offense, Special Teams
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<p>Two players from L.A. schools earned Pac-12 honors this week. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/38186/johnathan-franklin" class="sbn-auto-link">Johnathan Franklin</a> of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ucla-bruins" class="sbn-auto-link">UCLA Bruins</a> earned Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honors for his outstanding rushing performance. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/136355/marqise-lee" class="sbn-auto-link">Marqise Lee</a> of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans" class="sbn-auto-link">USC Trojans</a> earned Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week honors for one highlight kickoff return.</p>
<p>Franklin had an outstanding weekend. He had three rushing touchdowns, including two of 70 yards or more. Franklin finished with 214 yards on the game and averaged over 14.3 yards per carry in UCLA's 49-24 triumph over Rice.</p>
<p>Lee wasn't any less spectacular on offense, as he caught ten passes for 191 yards and clearly emerged as <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78123/matt-barkley" class="sbn-auto-link">Matt Barkley's</a> number one receiving weapon over Robert Woods. But Lee displayed equal prowess in the return game, taking a Hawaii kickoff return 100 yards to the house. USC beat Hawaii 49-10.
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/2012/9/3/3289766/johnathan-franklin-ucla-bruins-marqise-lee-usc-trojansAvinash Kunnath2012-09-02T21:59:27-07:002012-09-02T21:59:27-07:00USC Vs. Syracuse Gambling Odds: Trojans Open As 25.5-Point Favorites
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<p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans" class="sbn-auto-link">USC Trojans</a>, fresh off their 49-10 win over Hawaii on Saturday at the Coliseum, head to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium this week to face heavy underdog Syracuse Saturday at 12:30 PT.</p>
<p>The Trojans have been <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/southern-cal-syracuse-odds-september-8-2012">installed as 25 1/2 point favorites already for this game.</a> The Orange (0-1) lost a heartbreaker in the closing seconds when Northwestern scored a late touchdown to win 42-41 at the Carrier Dome.</p>
<p>The Trojans should have some success running the ball, and their passing offense will certainly test the Syracuse secondary. But 'Cuse can light up the stats board with offensive numbers, too. They totaled almost 600 yard of total offense against Northwestern.</p>
<p>With USC's ability to score so quickly, the odds seem more likely to remain where they are, if not go up . <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78123/matt-barkley" class="sbn-auto-link">Matt Barkley</a> threw five TDS against the Orange last year in L.A. when the teams played, and USC won 38-17.</p>
<p><i>For more on the USC Trojans, make sure to check out <a href="http://www.conquestchronicles.com/" target="_blank">Conquest Chronicles</a>.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2012/9/2/3288344/usc-vs-syracuse-gambling-oddsJose Romero2012-09-02T12:20:05-07:002012-09-02T12:20:05-07:00USC Football Injury Report: Dion Bailey On Crutches With Injured Ankle
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<p>USC linebacker <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113425/dion-bailey">Dion Bailey</a> <a href="http://www.insidesocal.com/usc/archives/2012/09/injury-report-61.html" target="_blank">injured his ankle </a>and was on crutches after Saturday's win over Hawaii. It is unclear how severe the injury is and whether or not the Trojan linebacker will miss any time.</p>
<p>At 6'0'' and 200 pounds, Bailey is an undersized linebacker. Some questioned whether he would be able to handle an entire season at linebacker, and those who doubted Bailey will surely jump on this injury as proof that he can't, fairly or not.</p>
<p>USC destroyed Hawaii 49-10 in a game that was over seemingly before it even started. The only concern on the defensive side of the ball would be in the backfield, but the linebackers helped them out with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113430/hayes-pullard">Hayes Pullard</a> returning an interception for a touchdown.</p>
<p>The Trojans take on Syracuse next in New Jersey. Their first test of the season comes the following weekend when they take on Stanford in Palo Alto, Calif.</p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2012/9/2/3287398/usc-trojans-injury-report-dion-bailey-lamar-dawsonRyan Rosenblatt2012-09-02T10:14:57-07:002012-09-02T10:14:57-07:00USC Vs. Hawaii Video: Marqise Lee Shines In Opening Win For Trojans
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> got off on the right foot on Saturday with the demolition of Hawaii, but it was the duo of Matt Barkley and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/136355/marqise-lee">Marqise Lee</a> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/Ncaa-Football/2012/9/2/3286630/Usc-Vs-Hawaii-2012-Highlights-Video" target="_blank">that really shined.</a> </p>
<p>Barkley's main target on Saturday Marqise Lee, and was from the very start of the game. Barkley found Lee on On the first play of the game from scrimmage with a short comeback toss, which Lee took to the house for 70 yard touchdown to put USC up 7-0. Lee also made the highlight reel after taking a kickoff early in the second half. Thanks to some great blocking on special teams, Lee burned past the competition, taking it all the way to the end zone.</p>
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<p>It could be a start to an amazing season for Barkley and Lee, and the start of a long season for USC's opposing defenses. </p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2012/9/2/3287164/usc-vs-hawaii-video-marqise-leeErnie Pomin2012-09-02T10:07:29-07:002012-09-02T10:07:29-07:00USC Vs. Hawaii Recap: Reaction To Trojans' Win
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<p>The top-ranked <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans" class="sbn-auto-link">USC Trojans</a> came in and did what they wanted to do -- sort of.</p>
<p>Though the 49-10 blowout win over Norm Chow and Hawaii looked pretty on paper, the Trojans are not in a position to take anything lightly. They have a BCS National Championship that they're chasing, so no matter the score, it has to be the way they do it, particularly early in the season.</p>
<p>Quarterback <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78123/matt-barkley" class="sbn-auto-link">Matt Barkley</a> completed 23-of-38 for 372 yards and four touchdowns and still felt need for improvement on the offensive side of the ball.</p>
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<p>"... the offense was in the ‘C' range," <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/01/3792651/recap-usc-vs-hawaii.html">Barkley said</a>. "We left a lot of points on the table. It felt like we could have scored 100 points in the first half."</p>
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<p>Kiffin was proud of his quarterback's play and knows that it can get only get better from here.</p>
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<p>"He did really well," <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/01/3792651/recap-usc-vs-hawaii.html">Kiffin said of Barkley</a>. "He was a couple of drops of away from some big time numbers. He handled the hype really well."</p>
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<p>But some think that the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2012/9/2/3287076/usc-vs-hawaii-2012-final-score-recap-highlights">Trojans may drop to no. 2</a> in the polls after Alabama demolished no. 8 Michigan in Dallas on Saturday. Due to the level of competition, the Crimson Tide's win is seen as more impressive.</p>
<p>"We're just excited to play football again," <a href="http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=322450030">said Barkley</a>. "There's so much talk, especially this year with all the rankings and the hype. This was just a good way to kick off the season, and finally find that rhythm and that flow."</p>
<p><i>For more on the Trojans, check out </i><a href="http://www.conquestchronicles.com"><i><b>Conquest Chronicles</b></i></a><i>.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2012/9/2/3287157/usc-vs-hawaii-recap-reactionRonald Clark2012-09-01T20:17:09-07:002012-09-01T20:17:09-07:00USC Vs. Hawaii Final Score: Trojans Dominate, 49-10
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<p>Looking every bit like the National Championship favorites they are, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> dismantled the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/hawaii-warriors">Hawaii Warriors</a> at the Los Angeles Coliseum with a 49-10 victory.</p>
<p>After jumping out to a 35-0 lead at halftime, the Trojans took their foot off the pedal some in the second half, allowing a 18-yard touchdown pass from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75490/sean-schroeder">Sean Schroeder</a> to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/136920/scott-harding">Scott Harding</a> in the opening minutes of the half. However, a 100-yard kickoff return by Marquis Lee on the ensuing kickoff ensured that Hawaii made up no ground.</p>
<p>Heisman Trophy favorite <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78123/matt-barkley">Matt Barkley</a> looked the part as he completed 22-of-37 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns, primarily targeting his two favorite receivers, Lee and Robert Woods. Lee led the receivers with nine receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown, while Woods caught six passes for 43 yards and two touchdowns.</p>
<p>The Trojans will see their next action on Saturday when they travel to play Syracuse at 3:30 p.m. ET.</p>
<p><i>Stick with<a href="http://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2012/8/25/3267775/usc-vs-hawaii-no-1-ranked-trojans-look-to-prove-themselves-at-home"> this StoryStream</a> for score updates and more from USC vs. Hawaii. For all things USC, <a href="http://www.conquestchronicles.com/">Conquest Chronicles</a> has you covered.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2012/9/1/3286330/usc-hawaii-2012-score-game-recapAdam Stites2012-09-01T18:41:07-07:002012-09-01T18:41:07-07:00USC Vs. Hawaii Score: Trojans Dominate First Half, 35-0
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<p>Setting the tone very early with a 75-yard touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage and a 20-0 lead in the first quarter, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> offense kept on rolling into the second quarter.</p>
<p>After accumulating 200 yards passingwith two passing touchdowns in the first quarter , <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78123/matt-barkley">Matt Barkley</a> added 109 more yards in the second quarter, including a 2-yard touchdown pass to Robert Woods, his second touchdown reception of the game.</p>
<p>The USC defense forced seven punts, four turnovers and negative-4 yards rushing to the Warriors on 15 carries. The only real progress the Hawaii offense has made is through the air, although <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75490/sean-schroeder">Sean Schroeder's</a> 10-for-22 passing for 87 yards hasn't been nearly enough to threaten the Trojans.</p>
<p><i>Stick with<a href="http://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2012/8/25/3267775/usc-vs-hawaii-no-1-ranked-trojans-look-to-prove-themselves-at-home"> this StoryStream</a> for score updates and more from USC vs. Hawaii. For all things USC, <a href="http://www.conquestchronicles.com/">Conquest Chronicles</a> has you covered.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/usc-trojans/2012/9/1/3286184/usc-hawaii-2012-score-halftimeAdam Stites