Countdown to Kickoff: 58 Days

Just 58 days until the most feared player in college football steps back onto the field...Middle LB Rey Maualuga #58

Maualuga used the 2008 Rose Bowl game against Illinois to stake his claim as the best linebacker and best defensive player in the country. His efforts earned him the game's Defensive MVP Award, but Trojans fans were a little nervous that this dominant performance would be his last in a USC uniform.

Big Rey shocked a lot of people when he chose to return to USC for his senior season, but I know why he came back. He's hungry...

We've all seen what Rey can do, but rest assured that this man beast will not rest until he is holding that the national championship trophy. Ball-carriers better not cross his path, no one has wrecked the opposition quite like this since Man-bear-pig...

This video is a nice reminder of why Big 58 is so great...

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R.I.P. Uga VI

A tragedy occurred on Friday, June 27, 2008. The world was robbed of one of the best live mascots in all of college sports. Uga VI, the Bulldog mascot for the University of Georgia died on Friday due to heart failure. Uga VI served as mascot from 1999 to 2008. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the University of Georgia and all those who cared for Uga.

Uga V lunging at Auburn receiver.

Uga VI chilling balls.

Uga loved children.

R.I.P. Uga VI

Countdown to Kickoff: 66 Days

With 66 days remaining until we kickoff the 2008 season... representing #66 on our countdown is former Trojan offensive guard Chilo Rachal. Rachal played a huge role in solidifying the offensive line the past two seasons. This past April Rachal was one of seven Trojans selected in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, going to the San Francisco 49ers in the 2nd round, 39th overall. Rachal decided to forgo his final year of eligibility at USC to help pay for his mother's medical expenses, who is suffering from a stomach tumor. USC Sports Talk wishes Rachal the best of luck in his rookie campaign and our prayers are with his family.

2008 NFL Combine


49er Off-Season Workouts


49ers Rookie Mini Camp

This season the #66 will be worn by 4-star freshmen guard Matt Meyer from Stockton, CA. Meyer, you may recall was the subject of Pete Carroll's latest April Fool's joke.

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Countdown to 2008 Kickoff: 69 Days

We are 69 days away from the 2008 season,... That means we're only 69 days away from seeing these too...

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Countdown to 2008 Kickoff: 75 Days

As we continue our countdown toward the 2008 season, we are 75 days away from beginning the march to Miami. We'd like to honor another real beast on the team, Mr. Fili Moala. This guy is a monster. Fili started all 13 games last year and was harassing quarterbacks and opposing linemen all season long.

Fili was recently named to Phil Steele's Pre-Season All-American First Team and is on the "Watch List" for the 2008 Outland Trophy and Bronko Nagurski Award.

We are all expecting Fili to unleash his fury on opponents and help lead USC to the BCS Championship game in Miami. Whether it's watching Fili make a crucial sack or just watching him play with his grey pitbull "Harry", Mr. Moala is a favorite here at USC Sports Talk and we wish him well this season.

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Countdown to Kickoff: 77 Days

Enjoy this Friday, the 13th of June, by knowing that we are now 77 days away from kicking off the season against the University of Virginia. And if you're bored or don't go out tonight, be sure to watch one of the horror or slasher flicks that are sure to be on TV tonight.

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Countdown to Kickoff: 79 Days

With the 2008 season just 79 days away, it is time to pay homage to a Trojan legend who wore #79 and just ended his great career at USC in 2007, Sam Baker. A 4 year starter, Baker was a steady player for USC, opening up running lanes for USC's glutton of running backs and protected Matt Leinart and John David Booty from large defensive linemen. Sam will now be suiting up for my Dirty Birds down in the A-T-L where he will protect another high-profile QB and fellow 1st round pick in Matt Ryan. Thank you Sam for your hard work here at USC and for representing the university well. We will definitely miss his experience on the offensive line this upcoming season, but I'm sure Coach Carroll will find someone to step up. Congratulations again on being a 1st round pick Sam, we all know that you will do us proud with the Falcons.

Baker, getting up to speed a Falcons mini-camp


With the boss, Falcons owner Arthur Blank

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