USC Trojans INJURY REPORT  |
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The current injury report for the USC Trojans football team is below. If any additions or corrections should be made, please contact info@CollegeInjuryReport.com. Archived reports from previous weeks and years can be found further down the page.
USC INJURY REPORT ARCHIVE
 ADDITIONAL USC INJURY REPORT ARCHIVES
| 2008 Week 15 |
| 12/28 |
8:11am |
Stanley Havili |
FB |
Questionable |
Academics |
Havili is currently academically ineligible and will miss the Rose Bowl unless he gets cleared. He also injured his ankle 11/29 vs. Notre Dame and was very limited 12/6 @ UCLA. He is rather active in the offense for a FB and is 4th on the team in receiving yards.
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| 12/28 |
8:07am |
Kevin Ellison |
S |
Doubtful |
Knee |
SS Ellison does not expect to play in the Rose Bowl at this point after responding slowly following knee surgery. He opted for surgery after battling the injury for a few weeks but still has lingering soreness.
|
| 12/24 |
8:58am |
Damian Williams |
WR |
Probable |
Shoulder |
Williams suffered a separated shoulder against UCLA and missed some practice time but has returned and should be fine for the Rose Bowl. He leads the team with 707 receiving yards.
|
| 12/20 |
8:47am |
Nick Howell |
OL |
Probable |
Ankle |
The RT has been upgraded and should be fine for the Rose Bowl. He suffered a high ankle sprain 11/29 vs. Notre Dame and missed 12/6 @ UCLA. Butch Lewis took over for him.
|
| 12/13 |
9:13am |
Adam Goodman |
FB |
Questionable |
Knee |
The backup FB has a torn meniscus and missed 12/6 @ UCLA.
|
| 12/13 |
9:00am |
Blake Ayles |
TE |
Questionable |
Knee |
Ayles missed the past 2 games with a knee injury.
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| 11/10 |
11:15am |
Broderick Green |
RB |
Out For Year |
Transferring |
The RS freshman from Arkansas will no longer practice with the team and will transfer at the end of the fall semester, Coach Pete Carroll confirmed Sunday. Green did not suit up for the Trojans' 17-3 victory over California in week 11 and it is reported he told coaches he intended to transfer because of family reasons. Green has rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in 32 carries. |
| 10/17 |
9:24am |
Luther Brown |
LB |
Out |
Shoulder |
The backup linebacker separated his shoulder while making a tackle in practice this week. He is out indefinitely. |
| 10/17 |
9:16am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out For Year |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford will have season-ending surgery and apply for a medical redshirt year |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 14 |
| 12/13 |
9:13am |
Adam Goodman |
FB |
Questionable |
Knee |
The backup to Havili has a torn meniscus and missed 12/6 @ UCLA.
|
| 12/13 |
9:10am |
Stanley Havili |
FB |
Probable |
Ankle |
Havili injured his ankle 11/29 vs. Notre Dame and was very limited 12/6 @ UCLA. He should be alright for the Rose Bowl. He is rather active in the offense for a FB and is 4th on the team in receiving yards.
|
| 12/13 |
9:07am |
Nick Howell |
OL |
Questionable |
Ankle |
The right tackle suffered a high ankle sprain 11/29 vs. Notre Dame and missed 12/6 @ UCLA. Butch Lewis took over for him.
|
| 12/13 |
9:00am |
Blake Ayles |
TE |
Questionable |
Knee |
Ayles missed the past 2 games with a knee injury.
|
| 11/10 |
11:15am |
Broderick Green |
RB |
Out For Year |
Transferring |
The RS freshman from Arkansas will no longer practice with the team and will transfer at the end of the fall semester, Coach Pete Carroll confirmed Sunday. Green did not suit up for the Trojans' 17-3 victory over California in week 11 and it is reported he told coaches he intended to transfer because of family reasons. Green has rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in 32 carries. |
| 10/17 |
9:24am |
Luther Brown |
LB |
Out |
Shoulder |
The backup linebacker separated his shoulder while making a tackle in practice this week. He is out indefinitely. |
| 10/17 |
9:16am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out For Year |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford will have season-ending surgery and apply for a medical redshirt year |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 12-13 |
| 12/05 |
8:32am |
Kevin Ellison |
S |
Probable |
Knee |
Starting safety Kevin Ellison has been upgraded and said he will play. Coach Carroll said whether he will start over Will Harris will be a game-time decision. He missed the past 4 games after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. He was hoping to play last week but was unable to. Ellison was tied for the team lead in tackles with Rey Maualuga (41 in seven games). Will Harris is starting in Ellison's place. |
| 12/04 |
8:43am |
Adam Goodman |
FB |
Doubtful |
Knee |
The backup to Havili has been downgraded and is not likely to play this week. He has a torn meniscus and is going to have surgery on Monday, despite having still planned on playing recently. 3rd stringer D.J. Shoemate has been running with the 1st team in practice and would play if both Havili and Goodman happened to miss.
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| 12/03 |
9:26am |
Stafon Johnson |
RB |
Probable |
Thigh |
Johnson suffered a thigh contusion 11/29 vs. Notre Dame and missed practice Tuesday but is expected to return to practice Wednesday and should be fine to play this weekend. He is part of USC's 3 RB rotation.
|
| 12/02 |
9:06am |
Stanley Havili |
FB |
Probable |
Ankle |
Havili has been upgraded and has said he plans on playing this week. He did miss practice though so he may be limited during the game. He injured his ankle 11/29 vs. Notre Dame. He is rather active in the offense for a FB and is 4th on the team in receiving yards.
|
| 12/01 |
10:58am |
Nick Howell |
OL |
Doubtful |
Ankle |
The right tackle suffered a high ankle sprain 11/29 vs. Notre Dame and is very doubtful for this week. Butch Lewis is expected to take over for him at RT this week.
|
| 12/01 |
10:48am |
Blake Ayles |
TE |
Questionable |
Knee |
Ayles missed 11/29 vs. Notre Dame with a knee injury.
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| 11/10 |
11:15am |
Broderick Green |
RB |
Out For Year |
Transferring |
The RS freshman from Arkansas will no longer practice with the team and will transfer at the end of the fall semester, Coach Pete Carroll confirmed Sunday. Green did not suit up for the Trojans' 17-3 victory over California in week 11 and it is reported he told coaches he intended to transfer because of family reasons. Green has rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in 32 carries. |
| 10/17 |
9:24am |
Luther Brown |
LB |
Out |
Shoulder |
The backup linebacker separated his shoulder while making a tackle in practice this week. He is out indefinitely. |
| 10/17 |
9:16am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out For Year |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford will have season-ending surgery and apply for a medical redshirt year |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 11 |
| 11/28 |
3:55pm |
Blake Ayles |
TE |
Doubtful |
Knee |
Ayles is doubtful to play vs. Notre Dame this weekend due to a knee injury. |
| 11/28 |
3:54pm |
Joe McKnight |
RB |
Probable |
Shoulder |
McKnight is probable for the Notre Dame game despite having an injured shoulder. |
| 11/28 |
3:53pm |
Kevin Ellison |
S |
Doubtful |
Knee |
Starting safety Kevin Ellison missed the past 3 games after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. He has been downgraded to doubtful for Notre Dame. Ellison was tied for the team lead in tackles with Rey Maualuga (41 in seven games). Will Harris is starting in Ellison's place. |
| 11/10 |
11:15am |
Broderick Green |
RB |
Out For Year |
Transferring |
The RS freshman from Arkansas will no longer practice with the team and will transfer at the end of the fall semester, Coach Pete Carroll confirmed Sunday. Green did not suit up for the Trojans' 17-3 victory over California in week 11 and it is reported he told coaches he intended to transfer because of family reasons. Green has rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in 32 carries. |
| 10/17 |
9:24am |
Luther Brown |
LB |
Out |
Shoulder |
The backup linebacker separated his shoulder while making a tackle in practice this week. He is out indefinitely. |
| 10/17 |
9:16am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out For Year |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford will have season-ending surgery and apply for a medical redshirt year |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 10 |
| 11/16 |
7:28pm |
Kevin Ellison |
S |
Out |
Knee |
Starting safety Kevin Ellison missed the past 3 games and will likely be out 2 to 4 weeks after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. Ellison was tied for the team lead in tackles with Rey Maualuga (41 in seven games). Will Harris is starting in Ellison's place. |
| 11/10 |
11:15am |
Broderick Green |
RB |
Out For Year |
Transferring |
The RS freshman from Arkansas will no longer practice with the team and will transfer at the end of the fall semester, Coach Pete Carroll confirmed Sunday. Green did not suit up for the Trojans' 17-3 victory over California in week 11 and it is reported he told coaches he intended to transfer because of family reasons. Green has rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in 32 carries. |
| 10/17 |
9:24am |
Luther Brown |
LB |
Out |
Shoulder |
The backup linebacker separated his shoulder while making a tackle in practice this week. He is out indefinitely. |
| 10/17 |
9:16am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out For Year |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford will have season-ending surgery and apply for a medical redshirt year |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 9 |
| 11/14 |
9:26am |
Blake Ayles |
TE |
Doubtful |
Knee |
Backup TE Ayles suffered a knee injury against Washington and sat out the Cal game in week 11. He has been downgraded to doubtful for Stanford. |
| 11/13 |
9:54am |
Fili Moala |
DT |
Questionable |
Groin |
DT Fili Moala tweaked his groin during practice on Wednesday. Moala said he has been bothered by the nagging groin injury since the Washington State game (week 8). “My groin has been messing with me for about a month now,” Moala said. “It’s my fault, I haven’t been taking care of it like I should be. It’s getting pretty bad. I’m having a real hard time lifting my leg. I’m about to go have it checked out.” |
| 11/13 |
9:48am |
Averell Spicer |
DT |
Probable |
Ankle |
Spicer has an ankle injury and sat out the past two games. He has been upgraded to probable for Stanford. Sophomore Christian Tupou was starting in his place. |
| 11/10 |
11:15am |
Broderick Green |
RB |
Out For Year |
Transferring |
The RS freshman from Arkansas will no longer practice with the team and will transfer at the end of the fall semester, Coach Pete Carroll confirmed Sunday. Green did not suit up for the Trojans' 17-3 victory over California in week 11 and it is reported he told coaches he intended to transfer because of family reasons. Green has rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in 32 carries. |
| 11/09 |
8:28pm |
Kevin Ellison |
S |
Questionable |
Knee |
Starting safety Kevin Ellison missed the past two games and will likely be out 2 to 4 weeks after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. Ellison was tied for the team lead in tackles with Rey Maualuga (41 in seven games). Will Harris is starting in Ellison's place. |
| 10/17 |
9:24am |
Luther Brown |
LB |
Out |
Shoulder |
The backup linebacker separated his shoulder while making a tackle in practice this week. He is out indefinitely. |
| 10/17 |
9:16am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out For Year |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford will have season-ending surgery and apply for a medical redshirt year |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 8 |
| 11/07 |
12:19pm |
Mark Sanchez |
QB |
Probable |
Ankle |
Sanchez injured his ankle at practice on Thursday but grinded through the session. He missed the early part of the session while trainers taped up his ankle and foot. He is not expected to miss anyy game action this weekend. |
| 11/06 |
1:34pm |
Blake Ayles |
TE |
Doubtful |
Knee |
Backup TE Ayles suffered a knee injury against Washington and has been downgraded to doubtful for Cal. |
| 11/06 |
1:33pm |
Averell Spicer |
DT |
Doubtful |
Ankle |
Spicer has an ankle injury and sat out the week 10 Washington game. He has been downgraded to doubtful for Cal. Sophomore Christian Tupou started in his place versus Washington and is likely to fill in for him again this weekend. |
| 11/04 |
5:06pm |
Stanley Havili |
FB |
Questionable |
Illness |
Havili did not practice Monday due to being sick. He is questionable for Cal in week 11. |
| 11/04 |
5:01pm |
Joe McKnight |
RB |
Probable |
Toe |
McKnight was on the sidelines in street clothes for the week 10 Washington game allowing his injured toe to to heal. He practiced on Monday without any limitations and is probable for Cal. |
| 11/03 |
10:43am |
Michael Morgan |
LB |
Questionable |
Foot |
Backup LB Morgan suffered a foot injury against Washington and is questionable for Cal. |
| 11/02 |
4:22pm |
Kevin Ellison |
S |
Out |
Knee |
Starting safety Kevin Ellison missed the week 10 game against Washington and will likely be out 2 to 4 weeks after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. Ellison was tied for the team lead in tackles with Rey Maualuga (41 in seven games). Will Harris started in Ellison's place against the Huskies. |
| 11/02 |
4:21pm |
Gerald Washington |
DE |
Questionable |
Ankle |
Backup defensive end Washington suffered an ankle sprain in week 8 and sat out the last 2 games. He is questionable for Cal. |
| 10/17 |
9:24am |
Luther Brown |
LB |
Out |
Shoulder |
The backup linebacker separated his shoulder while making a tackle in practice this week. He is out indefinitely. |
| 10/17 |
9:16am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out For Year |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford will have season-ending surgery and apply for a medical redshirt year |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 7 |
| 10/24 |
8:21am |
Zack Heberer |
OL |
Probable |
Toe |
Heberer had to leave the Oregon State game with turf toe and has not played in the past 3 games. Junior Alex Parsons started the past two games. Heberer has been upgraded to probable for Arizona. |
| 10/24 |
8:20am |
Butch Lewis |
OL |
Probable |
Illness |
Lewis missed the past two practices because of the flu, joining right guard Zack Heberer (toe) and left guard Jeff Byers (knee) on the sideline. Lewis missed the Wazzu game. Nick Howell started in his place. Coach Carroll said Lewis will be an important part of the offensive lineman rotation this weekend. |
| 10/24 |
8:17am |
Vidal Hazelton |
WR |
Probable |
Ankle |
Former starter Hazelton has a couple of bad ankles. He did not practice after suffering a concussion last Wednesday in a collision with linebacker Luthur Brown. "I went in for two more plays and everything was cloudy like a dream," Hazelton said. He sat out the Wazzu game but has been upgraded to probable for Arizona. |
| 10/24 |
8:17am |
Damian Williams |
WR |
Probable |
Shoulder |
Williams was back at practice on Thursday after spraining his shoulder a day earlier. The Trojans' leading receiver didn’t appear to be limited by the injury and will play this Saturday. |
| 10/24 |
8:14am |
Fili Moala |
DT |
Probable |
Ankle |
Defensive tackle Fili Moala missed a good portion of practice Wednesday after injuring his ankle during pass rushing drills. The senior defensive lineman didn’t practice on Thursday because of the ankle sprain but insisted that he would play against Arizona on Saturday. |
| 10/22 |
10:36am |
Marc Tyler |
RB |
Doubtful |
Hip |
Tyler's hip kept him out of practice last week and the backup did not play in the ASU game in week 7. He also sat out the Washington State game and is expected to sit out the Arizona contest. |
| 10/22 |
10:35am |
Joe McKnight |
RB |
Probable |
Toe |
McKnight did not make the trip to Washington State and was limited in Tuesday's practice. He said he would play Saturday at Arizona. RS freshman Broderick Green went to the Northwest and played a key role last weekend as the No. 3 tailback behind C.J. Gable and Stafon Johnson.
|
| 10/22 |
10:33am |
Stanley Havili |
FB |
Questionable |
Ankle |
Fullback Stanley Havili is nursing a sore ankle and is questionable for Arizona. |
| 10/21 |
2:52pm |
Cary Harris |
CB |
Questionable |
Hamstring |
Harris played sparingly in week 8 because of a sore hamstring. He is questionable for Arizona. Kevin Thomas logged quite a few plays in Harris' absence at Wash State. |
| 10/21 |
2:48pm |
Gerald Washington |
DE |
Questionable |
Ankle |
Backup defensive end Washington suffered an ankle sprain in week 8 and is questionable for Arizona. |
| 10/19 |
1:46pm |
Everson Griffen |
DE |
Questionable |
Illness |
Backup DE Griffen had the flu and missed the trip to Wazzu. He is questionable for Arizona. |
| 10/19 |
1:44pm |
Jimmy Miller |
TE |
Questionable |
Illness |
The backup TE sat out of practice last week with an illness and did not play at Wazzu. |
| 10/17 |
9:24am |
Luther Brown |
LB |
Out |
Shoulder |
The backup linebacker separated his shoulder while making a tackle in practice this week. He is out indefinitely. |
| 10/17 |
9:16am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out For Year |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford will have season-ending surgery and apply for a medical redshirt year |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 6 |
| 10/17 |
9:24am |
Luther Brown |
LB |
Out |
Shoulder |
The backup linebacker separated his shoulder while making a tackle in practice this week. He is out indefinitely. |
| 10/17 |
9:23am |
Vidal Hazelton |
WR |
Questionable |
Ankle |
Former starter Hazelton has a couple of bad ankles. He did not practice after suffering a concussion Wednesday in a collision with linebacker Luthur Brown. "I went in for two more plays and everything was cloudy like a dream," Hazelton said. He has said that he wanted to redshirt because of ankle injuries but Wednesday he said, "I'm not even thinking about that anymore," and would play at Washington State if he is cleared. |
| 10/17 |
9:19am |
Blake Ayles |
TE |
Probable |
Abdominal |
Ayles sat out part of practice because of pain and symptoms of a groin or abdominal injury, but said he would play. Anthony McCoy is the starting TE but Ayles has more receptions and yards-per-catch. |
| 10/17 |
9:19am |
Marc Tyler |
RB |
Questionable |
Hip |
Tyler's hip kept him out of practice last week and the backup did not play in the ASU game in week 7. He is questionable for Washington State. |
| 10/17 |
9:17am |
Joe McKnight |
RB |
Out |
Toe |
McKnight remains in a protective boot for a sore toe and will not make the trip to Washington State. RS freshman Broderick Green looks like he will be on the plane to the Northwest with a chance to possibly play a key role this weekend as the No. 3 tailback behind C.J. Gable and Stafon Johnson.
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| 10/17 |
9:16am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out For Year |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford will have season-ending surgery and apply for a medical redshirt year |
| 10/17 |
9:14am |
Butch Lewis |
OL |
Out |
Illness |
Lewis missed the past two practices because of the flu, joining right guard Zack Heberer (toe) and left guard Jeff Byers (knee) on the sideline. Lewis is expected to miss the Wazzu game. Nick Howell will start in his place. |
| 10/17 |
9:13am |
Everson Griffen |
DE |
Out |
Illness |
Backup DE Griffen has the flu and will miss the trip to Wazzu. |
| 10/16 |
8:00am |
Kaluka Maiava |
LB |
Probable |
Ankle |
An ankle injury has slowed Maiava down but he has been upgraded to probable for the Washington State game this weekend. RS freshman Chris Galippo and sophomores Malcolm Moore and Michael Morgan took multiple first-team snaps in practice in case he cannot go. |
| 10/16 |
7:59am |
Brian Cushing |
LB |
Probable |
Shoulder |
Cushing has an injured shoulder but has been upgraded to proable for the Washington State game. RS freshman Chris Galippo and sophomores Malcolm Moore and Michael Morgan took multiple first-team snaps in practice in case Cushing cannot go. |
| 10/16 |
7:56am |
Jeff Byers |
OL |
Probable |
Knee |
Byers is expected to return this week from a knee injury. USC might go with a three-tackle rotation featuring freshman Tyron Smith on the left side, junior Nick Howell on the right side and left-side starter Charles Brown shuffling between the two spots. |
| 10/15 |
8:43am |
Jimmy Miller |
TE |
Questionable |
Illness |
The backup TE sat out of practice yesterday with an illness and is questionable for Wazzu this weekend. |
| 10/14 |
1:32pm |
Zack Heberer |
OL |
Questionable |
Toe |
Heberer had to leave the Oregon State game with turf toe and has not played in the past two games. Junior Alex Parsons started the week 7 game. Heberer is questionable for Wash St. |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 5 |
| 10/10 |
9:49am |
Zack Heberer |
OL |
Questionable |
Toe |
Heberer had to leave the Oregon State game with turf toe and has been upgraded to questionable for Arizona State. He did not play against Oregon. |
| 10/10 |
7:52am |
Joe McKnight |
RB/WR |
Probable |
Knee |
McKnight has been battling a sore knee but is probable to play Saturday against Arizona State. According to ESPN, USC's backfield rotation is getting simpler with Allen Bradford suffering a hip injury the backfield rotation now likely will feature Stafon Johnson and C.J. Gable as options Nos. 1 and 2, with McKnight used as a change of pace guy who doubles as a receiver. |
| 10/09 |
9:10am |
Jeff Byers |
OL |
Probable |
Knee |
Byers missed practice early in the week with a sore knee. He returned to practice on Wednesday and is probable for the Arizona State game. Alex Parson filled in for Byers at left guard. |
| 10/09 |
9:08am |
Michael Morgan |
LB |
Questionable |
Concussion |
Morgan suffered a concussion against Oregon and has not practiced this week, although it is reported he could join Thursday's practice. He is questionable for the Arizona State game. Morgan started at the SLB position because Brian Cushing moved to MLB in place of Maualuga. If Maualuga does not play Saturday Brian Cushing would remain at middle linebacker and if Morgan cannot play expect RS freshman Chris Galippo to start. |
| 10/09 |
9:05am |
Mark Sanchez |
QB |
Probable |
Knee |
Sanchez participated in about one-third of the scrimmage portion of practice Wednesday and probably will start against Arizona State if his bruised knee does not experience major swelling today. If Sanchez is unable to start, USC would rely on sophomore Arkansas transfer Mitch Mustain, who had been elevated from No. 4 to No. 2 on their depth chart last week. |
| 10/09 |
9:02am |
Marc Tyler |
RB |
Questionable |
Hip |
Tyler's hip kept him out of practice yesterday. The backup is questionable to play in the ASU game in week 7. |
| 10/08 |
10:28pm |
Rey Maualuga |
LB |
Probable |
Knee |
Maualuga left the Oregon State game due to a sprained knee and then sat out the Oregon contest in week 6. Brian Cushing moved to MLB and Mike Morgan made the start at SLB. After USC's Wednesday night practice, coach Pete Carroll pronounced the Trojans' star middle linebacker "full go" and said he would start and Brian Cushing would shift over from MLB back to his strongside linebacker spot. |
| 10/08 |
9:52am |
Vidal Hazelton |
WR |
Probable |
Ankle |
Former starter Hazelton has a couple of bad ankles and has asked Coach Carroll to redshirt this season. He did not play against Oregon and has been upgraded to probable for Arizona State. |
| 10/08 |
9:50am |
Stanley Havili |
FB |
Probable |
Neck |
Havili suffered a neck stinger when he collided with guard Khaled Holmes on the final play of practice. Havili lay on the ground for several minutes but said he plans to play. |
| 10/08 |
9:24am |
Allen Bradford |
RB |
Out |
Hip |
Carroll said that the lingering hip problem that kept Bradford from suiting up against Oregon could be worse than first thought. Bradford may need surgery and it is possible he will apply for a medical redshirt of the 2008 season. |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 4 |
| 10/03 |
8:44am |
Vidal Hazelton |
WR |
Questionable |
Ankle |
Former starter Hazelton has a couple of bad ankles and has asked Coach Carroll to redshirt this season. He is not expected to play against Oregon. |
| 10/02 |
9:05am |
Rey Maualuga |
LB |
Doubtful |
Knee |
Maualuga left Thursday's game w/ Oregon State due to a knee injury that is now being referred to as a “sprain.” He is listed as doubtful to play against Oregon. |
| 10/01 |
10:27am |
Taylor Mays |
FS |
Probable |
Chest |
Mays suffered a bruised chest causing him to cough up blood during the Oregon State game in week 5. He practiced this week and has been upgraded to play against Oregon. |
| 09/30 |
3:55pm |
Zack Heberer |
OL |
Out |
Toe |
Heberer had to leave the Oregon State game with turf toe and has been downgraded to 'out indefinitely'. |
| 09/30 |
3:53pm |
Brian Cushing |
LB |
Probable |
Hand |
USC's other All-American linebacker broke a bone in his hand at Oregon State. He has been upgraded to probable for the Oregon game. |
| 09/26 |
7:36am |
Chris Galippo |
LB |
Doubtful |
Back |
Galippo missed all of camp while recuperating from summer surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back. He returned to the field last week for passing and individual drills and hopes to be cleared for full contact soon. He did not play Thursday against Oregon St. Galippo is the projected backup to Butkus Award candidate Rey Maualuga. |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 3 |
| 09/26 |
7:36am |
Chris Galippo |
LB |
Doubtful |
Back |
Galippo missed all of camp while recuperating from summer surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back. He returned to the field last week for passing and individual drills and hopes to be cleared for full contact soon. He did not play Thursday against Oregon St. Galippo is the projected backup to Butkus Award candidate Rey Maualuga. |
| 09/23 |
12:24pm |
Shareece Wright |
CB |
Out |
Neck |
After Monday's practice Trojan coach Pete Carroll announced that cornerback Shareece Wright will be out "a number of weeks" after sustaining a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. The Trojans are hopeful he can return by early November. In Wright's absence, senior Josh Pinkard, who started six games in 2005 at cornerback for USC before a pair of serious knee injuries derailed his career, will become the starting corner opposite Cary Harris. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 2 |
| 09/18 |
9:51am |
Chris Galippo |
LB |
Questionable |
Back |
Galippo missed all of camp while recuperating from summer surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back. He returned to the field last week for passing and individual drills and hopes to be cleared for full contact by Sunday, when USC begins its game-week preparation for next Thursday’s trip to Oregon State. Galippo is the projected backup to Butkus Award candidate Rey Maualuga. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is awaiting results from seeing a specialist about the torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 1 |
| 09/12 |
9:12am |
Vidal Hazelton |
WR |
Probable |
Ankle |
Hazelton is nursing a sprained ankle but participated in some drills and should be ready for tomorrow's game vs. the Ohio State University. |
| 09/11 |
8:32am |
Kyle Moore |
DE |
Probable |
Back |
Moore also missed some practice action this week with back spasms but Coach Carroll says it is nothing serious and he'll play on Saturday. |
| 09/11 |
8:29am |
Brian Cushing |
LB |
Probable |
Multiple |
USC's All-American linebacker is nursing a wrist injury that requires a protective cast and to leave practice Tuesday with a bruised hip. Coach Carroll doesn't expect Cushing to miss any game-action this Saturday. |
| 08/30 |
8:04am |
Michael Reardon |
C |
Out |
Hip |
Backup center Reardon is awaiting results from seeing a specialist about the torn labrum in his hip. He may need surgery and it is possible he could miss the 2008 season. |
| 08/23 |
8:42am |
Chris Galippo |
LB |
Out |
Back |
The backup linebacker is out with a back injury and is expected to miss the first two games of the season. The Trojans are thin in the middle behind Maualuga. |
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