Around NFL Mini-Camps

This year's draft sent 11 more Trojans into the NFL. Here's a look at some of our guys (past and present) in their new colors as mini-camps get underway around the league. (Note: Photos courtesy of Yahoo! Sports)

Mark Sanchez, NY Jets


More pictures after the jump...




Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers


Fili Moala, Indianapolis Colts


David Buehler, Dallas Cowboys


Cary Harris, Buffalo Bills


Chauncey Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars


Matt Spanos, Dallas Cowboys


More pictures to come as other teams conduct their mini-camps.

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Update: Chauncey Washington

The LA Times is reporting today that Chauncey Washington, who was slated to start at RB this season, will miss the season opener against Idaho:

USC tailback Chauncey Washington will miss the season opener against Idaho because of a sprained shoulder.

Washington, the Trojans' leading rusher last season, said today he would possibly be out two weeks after X-rays confirmed the sprain that was suffered during a scrimmage Wednesday night.

Though this is terrible news for Chauncey, it provides a wonderful opportunity for someone (Stafon Johnson) to breakout in the Idaho game. Let it be known though, that this slew of injuries at RB continues to be a concern. For the moment, sophomores Stafon Johnson and Allen Bradford, along with senior Desmond Reed are the only available running backs. The article later says:

The Trojans are hoping that sophomore C.J. Gable (groin) and freshman Joe McKnight (knee) will be available in the coming days. Freshman Broderick Green's status was in doubt Wednesday night because of NCAA Clearinghouse issues.

Looks like USC will use a lot of multiple WR formations on September 1st, if the injuries continue to be a problem. All that means is more touches for Ausberry.

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Scrimmage Update: Key Injury

According to Scott Wolf, starting RB Chauncey Washington left the scrimmage after an apparent shoulder injury:

Washington appears to hurt his shoulder on a run as he comes off the field favoring his right shoulder.

This is not good news, Chauncey kicked off the scrimmage with a 63 yard run and has been very impressive during fall camp. All we can do now is hope that Chauncey is okay. Following the injury, Stafon Johnson proceeded to run with the first team. Suddenly, Moody's transfer doesn't seem so insignificant anymore. Don't forget that freshman RB Broderick Green has yet to be cleared academically by the NCAA. USC is hurting at tailback right now, as seen by Alfred Rowe (who was recently converted to fullback from safety) getting extensive carries tonight:

USC is running out of backs and Rowe gains two for the reserves...Washington, Joe McKnight, C.J. Gable and Hershel Dennis are all standing on the sidelines injured. Plus Marc Tyler.

Get healthy soon guys.

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UPDATE on Chauncey, from Wolf's Blog

Countdown to Kickoff: 23 Days

As we continue on our daily countdown towards the 2007 season, we are now 23 days away from kicking off the season against the University of Idaho. Wearing jersey #23 for the Trojans this season is senior RB Chauncey Washington...

It's no secret that all of us here at USC Sports Talk are really high on Chauncey and Hersh to be the premier backs for our offense this coming season. Regardless of durability issues, these guys are work horses. You only have to look to the final drive against Arizona St. game last season where Chauncey carried the team, as well as several defenders on his back on his way to winning the game. C-Dub is going to leave opposing defenders black and blue every time he trucks a couple of them on his way to getting those tough yards down the middle.

We're hoping C-Dub gets plenty of carries this coming season and that he can build upon a decent season last year. This guy is going to be a beast if he can stay healthy. After all, he was the First President...

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The First President