USC Gets Final Special Teams Piece Signing Punter

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Punter headed to USC.

Cyrus Hobbi Now a Trojan

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Hobbi coming to Los Angeles.

Lineman Troy Niklas Picks Rival Notre Dame

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Niklas escapes Southern California.

Trojans Swipe OL Aundrey Walker from Ohio State

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Walker picks Trojans.

Kentucky Linebacker Lamar Dawson Chooses USC

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Dawson will be a Trojan.

Marcus Roberson Stays In-State, Chooses Florida

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Trojans can't lure Roberson.

Anthony Sarao Signs With Trojans

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Sarao chooses USC.

Karlos Williams Signs With Florida State

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Trojans couldn't sway Williams' commitment.

Christian Heyward Picks Trojans Over Oregon, SDSU

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Heyward will be a Trojan.

DeAnthony Thomas Headed North

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

The "Black Mamba" will not be a Trojan.

USC Loses Kent Turene to Georgia

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Turene chooses Bulldogs over Trojans.

Former USC Commit Jalen Grimble Signs With Miami

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Grimble will not be a Trojan.

Trojans' Offseason Has Been Long and Eventful

Comments (1) | blake ayles, Brice Butler, John Morton, Jurrell Casey, Markeith Ambles, Michael Reardon, Tyron Smith, USC Sports, USC Trojans

Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey is just one of the pieces USC will be missing next season. (Shotgun Spratling)

Even before National Signing Day, USC has had long offseason.

Women of Troy Lose First Home Game; Split With Arizona Schools

Comments (0) | Ashley Corral, Briana Gilbreath, Christina Marinacci, Michael Cooper, USC Sports, USC Trojans, Women of Troy, Women's Basketball

Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Arizona State tangled up Briana Gilbreath, holding her to 12 points. (Shotgun Spratling)

USC loses by 1 to Arizona State after beating Arizona.

Top 10 Gutsiest Sports Performances Of All-Time

Unlike Jay Cutler, these players gutted it out and cemented their place in legend.

Brice Butler Set To Transfer

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Brice Butler is looking for more playing time so he can try to make it into the NFL. (Shotgun Spratling)

Brice Butler to seek new football home.

Trojans Stage Comeback But Fall Short, Lose to Cal 68-66

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Shotgun Spratling, Miles Cooper
Associate Sports Editor

Donte Smith was on fire from outside, hitting eight 3-pointers. (Shotgun Spratling)

Fontan's game-winning shot falls short for USC.

Trojans' Defense Dominates Stanford As USC Rolls 65-42

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC forward Nikola Vucevic shoots a layup against UCLA earlier this season. (Shotgun Spratling)

USC holds Stanford to record-low shooting percentage.

Women of Troy Sweep Oregon Schools

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC's Briana Gilbreath bounced back with a career game against Oregon. (Shotgun Spratling)

Breakdown of USC's wins over Oregon and Oregon State.

BID: Stepheson Powers USC to Win Against Rival UCLA

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC's Alex Stepheson shoots over UCLA defenders at the Galen Center. (Shotgun Spratling)

The Trojans take down UCLA 62-53.

BID: USC Survives Cougars Late Comeback

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC's Jio Fontan shoots against Washington State as coach Kevin O'Neill looks on at the Galen Center. (Shotgun Spratling)

Trojans win 60-56 to improve to 1-1 in Pac-10 play.

BID: Washington Bests USC In Overtime

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC forward Alex Stepheson watches a ball head out of bounds after going through his hands. (Shotgun Spratling)

USC falls 73-67 in conference opener.

BID: Trojans Blow Out Lehigh 76-49

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC forward Alex Stepheson slams home a dunk against Lehigh at the Galen Center. (Shotgun Spratling)

Breaking down USC's 27-point dismantling of Lehigh.

BID: USC Wins Tight One At No. 18 Tennessee

Comments (0) | 65-64, Bruce Pearl, Bryce Jones, Jio Fontan, Kevin O'Neill, Maurice Jones, Scotty Hopson, Tennessee Volunteers, USC Sports, USC Trojans

Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC's three leading scorers against Tennessee: Alex Stepheson, Jio Fontan and Maurice Jones. (Matt Patterson)

The breakdown of the Trojans win at Tennessee.

Movember Celebrates Moustache, Promotes Awareness

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Shotgun Spratling
Senior Staff Reporter

Donny Killian (second from left) and Sandy Goodman (middle) with Movember Team Rip Curl USA teammates. (Shotgun Spratling)

Event raises $70 million for prostate cancer awareness.

Josh Selby Proves He's The Real Deal In Debut

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Selby had 21 points and a game-winning shot in his debut versus USC.

After Complicated Journey, Receiver Chris Matthews Makes Good At Kentucky

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

L.A. product Chris Matthews has gone from afterthought to big-time SEC playmaker.

Louis Zamperini: The Unbreakable Olympian

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Louis Zamperini looks through a hole in the airplane on which he was a crewmember. (Courtesy of Louis Zamperini)

Louis Zamperini has lived an exceptional life, as detailed in the biography "Unbroken."

"Unbroken" Is Tale Of Persistence And Survival

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Shotgun Spratling
Senior Staff Reporter

Louis Zamperini, 93-years old.

Suffering and survival connect author Laura Hillenbrand and her subject Louis Zamperini.

SLIDESHOW: Top USC-UCLA Football Game Photos

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC redshirt senior Kris O'Dowd celebrates a 28-14 victory against rival UCLA in his final game at USC. (Shotgun Spratling)

USC ended its season with a 28-14 victory against rival UCLA.

SLIDESHOW: USC Sweeps New Mexico in NCAA First Round

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Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC junior Kendall Bateman prepares to serve in a NCAA first round match against New Mexico. (Shotgun Spratling)

Women of Troy advance with strong serving attack.

Laugh Factory Serves Up Laughs To Go With Thanksgiving Feast

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Shotgun Spratling
Senior Staff Reporter

A line wraps around the Laugh Factory as people wait to get a free Thanksgiving meal and comedy show. (Shotgun Spratling)

Comedy club gives those in need a place to laugh on Thanksgiving.

SLIDESHOW: Top USC-Notre Dame Football Game Photos

Comments (1) | 20-16, C.J. Gable, Fighting Irish, Marshall Jones, Matt Barkley, Michael Floyd, Mitch Mustain, Notre Dame, photo gallery, pics, pictures, Ronald Johnson, Stanley Havili, Trojans, USC, USC Sports

Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC safety Marshall Jones intercepts a fourth quarter Notre Dame pass in the pouring rain. (Shotgun Spratling)

Notre Dame breaks USC's eight-year rivalry run with 20-16 victory.

Late Errors Cost USC Against Notre Dame

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Shotgun Spratling, Sara Ramsey

USC receiver Ronald Johnson can't catch a pass late in the fourth quarter against Notre Dame. (Shotgun Spratling)

Notre Dame snaps losing streak to USC, 20-16.

Al-Farouq Aminu: Clippers Will Only Get Better

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Shotgun Spratling, Patrick Crawley

Clippers forward talks about his team's slow start and the joys of rookie hazing.

Neon Tommy Sports Presents "Shotgun Vs.": Broke Oden

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Shotgun Spratling, Andrew Magne, Patrick Crawley

PODCAST: Wednesday's top sports news and NBA debate.

Neon Tommy Sports Presents "Shotgun Vs.": Zero ADSF

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Shotgun Spratling, Matt Leland, Joey Kaufman

PODCAST: Tuesday's top sports news and NCAA debate.

Trojans Upset No. 18 Arizona In The Desert

Comments (1) | Arizona Wildcats, Juron Criner, Malcolm Smith, Marc Tyler, Marshall Jones, Nick Foles, Torin Harris, Travis Cobb, USC Sports, USC Trojans

Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

Marc Tyler celebrates a touchdown run against Washington earlier this season. (Shotgun Spratling)

USC holds off No. 18 Arizona 24-21 in Tucson.

SLIDESHOW: Trojans Party Before Taking Arizona State

Comments (0) | Arizona State, drinking, fans, partying, students, Sun Devils, tailgating, USC Sports, USC Trojans

Shotgun Spratling
Associate Sports Editor

USC fans prepare for the Arizona State game. (Shotgun Spratling)

SLIDESHOW: Fans preparing for and in the stands at the USC/Arizona St. football game.

Neon Tommy Sports Presents "Shotgun Vs.": Tirade

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Shotgun Spratling, Andrew Magne, Chris Pisar

PODCAST: Monday's top sports news and NFL debate.

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