Tony Boselli - He made the NFL Team of the 90's but was his career long/good enough to make the NFL Hall of Fame?

(I bet you didn't see that question coming)

Why can't I get season tickets?

Scott - How much enjoyment has the SC staff had over Eric Scott's situation?

Thanks in advance.

Hypothethical could Kentucky beat Usc if they matched up in like November and USC had to travel to Lexington. They seem to have all the variable you like such as, experienced quarterback, two experienced recievers, and experienced runningback.

Hypothethical could Kentucky beat Usc if they matched up in like November and USC had to travel to Lexington. They seem to have all the variable you like such as, experienced quarterback, two experienced recievers, and experienced runningback.

Hey Scott, thanks again for fielding our redundant questions. Here's a new one for you (I think):

What will USC look like defensively when it goes into its nickel packages? My back seven would include T. Thomas, C. Harris, T. Mays, K. Ellison, J. Pinkard, K. Rivers, and R. Maualuga? Your thoughts?

First of all, Hail Mitch!

Now that I have that out the way, do you think Petros Papadakis secretly misses the Tings no longer being on the team? Did the Tings or Leinart provide him with more material for his show? Does he actually have a special place deep in his heart for the Tings and misses no longer being able to talk about them?

Scott:

Was Mitch Mustain given a copy of the playbook when he enrolled at USC in May, so he could start learning it, or will he have to wait until training camp begins to get a copy?

Thank you, as always for this great forum you provide.

Is the marketing department going to do, for the first time, any kind of major push for the basketball team this year? Will there be OJ Mayo jerseys sold? Whose jersey do you think will sell more throughout the country, Mayo's or Booty's?

Scott-

Will you have something like a message board up on this website where we can discuss and post our own topics, threads, replies, etc.? Like something such as wearesc.com or some type of message board? (this is not 2 questions, just 2 question marks..lol. It's the same question, but with diff. parts!)

Think about it...that would generate 10X the hits you already have....because the wearesc forum had lots of good posters leave after scout.com took away the message boards around the national signing day. I mean, we all like your blog, but once many Bruins and Trojans left wearesc.com....they came here instead! (since it was the next best thing, but now is THE BEST thing)

The reason I ask is because www.wearesc.com has gone downhill since scout broke up the message boards.

Wearesc.com is sooo friggin' slow!!!!!!! Maybe you can have something that uses the VBulletin format...its great! Maybe a message board like the one located here:

http://www.the-sportszone.net/forum/index.php

Anyways, this was not a flame. Just wondering about a way where everyone on this blog could converse in ways other than thru the "comments" section of your posts.

An answer would be much appreciated Scott. Just think, with a message board, more traffic and hits for you, plus you wouldn't have to answer as many questions probably...since a message board would be where Trojans could answer redundant questions for the less-informed!

Either way, I need a new message board because wearesc.com sucks!!! Seriously! And I would love coming on your blog to a message board as well!

13-9!!

Wow, I just realized I had been going to the wearesc site that redirects to something associated with scout!

The new wearesc forum is tight:

http://wearesc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3

Anyways Scott, my question still warrants an answer!!!

What in your opinion is the bottom line on Nick Howell. Will he rise to stardom and have an NFL career?

Hello, oh Great Wolfman:
Last time I asked about Carroll giving Adewale a two year scholarship and if that would count against us in 2008. Obviously, I asked because I wasn't sure, but I would have guessed about 80% that it would.

Your answer was that it would not count against us in 2008 because his football playing days would be over. I am sure you are correct-but now I am puzzled about some other stuff, so I'll ask my one question, and then try and elaborate on what I mean by it.

My question is: Not counting the rules, or, better put, rules notwithstanding, when does a coach have SOLE discretion to add more years[like apparrently what happened to Adewale], or to take away a scholarship after the kid has signed in February?

Perhaps examples will help-suppose Chilo Rachel has a good season next year, and is thinking of turning pro. Can Carroll come to him and say,"Hey, stick around, and I'll give you two more years in case you get hurt, or the pro gig doesn't work out-then you can get a Masters'?"

Or, conversely, let's say Joe Allstar is the #1 rb. in the country. As a recruiting tool, could Carroll say, "hey, sign here and I'll give you a 7 yr. scholarship[for same reasons as Chilo above?"}

Or, say Allstar signs with USC, then breaks his spine as a freshman. Does he still count against our 85 limit? If so, can Carroll be a jerk and pull it?

Or, say Allstar signs and [1] turns out to be way over-rated, can't even make 4th string OR [2] turns out to fair, say second string, but blows off practices, doesn't learn playbook, ad. infinitum, can Carroll pull his scholarship in either case? I know the coach can try and ease the kid out, like they did to Adewale years ago, or to Ashley, but can they actually yank it in either of those two cases mentioned above?

I know this is long-winded, but I'm just trying to explain some of the stuff I'm now wondering about.

Still, it all goes back to one question, namely, when does a coach have SOLE discretion to add to--or to pull a kids' scholarship? There must be some general rule you could tell us here, Scott. Anyway, I hope so!! Thanks in advance for whatever info you can provide here, Scott--Sincere thanks!

Scott-

You previously posted that USC may take 6 OLineman, and one of them could be a converted DLineman.

I know Armond could go OL, but he has stated the coaches want him as a DT/DL.

So after Khaled Holmes, who is in line for the 6th OLineman offer?

I know you said the coaches were not allowed to work with Mitch Mustain yet (NCAA rules and all), but has Chris Carlisle, at least, been able to start working with him? Are there any areas of concern with Mustain's physical condition? Is he good to go?

Scott,
Which SC Heisman winner will win a Super Bowl first: Carson, Matt or Reggie? How many of them will eventually win a Super Bowl?

Why wasn't Coach Mike Riley and Oregon State given a time slot for the Pac-10 media day, and why was Jonathan Stewart late?

Scott,
I heard that was an elaborate dinner at the Galen hosted by Pete and his assistant coaches right after LOI day. Can you provide some more details on that? how and when and where can one sign up for next year's?

Scott -
Is there a place we can go to see individual stats for last year? I'm really curious about the distribution of passes by position and player, and I'm sure it's a low priority on your research list -- somewhere south of Mustain's toenail grooming regimen.

Scott, what effect has Daddy Bob Leinart had on Matt Leinart's lifestyle? Also, is Tom Condon still Matt's agent, and does he "advise" him on how to spend his free time (i.e., quit hanging out with the wrong "image" people)? I still think he should have hired Jerry Maguire as his agent even though the dude sometimes jumps up and down on Oprah's sofa like a madman.

Thanks for the time.

Is the 44.5 point spread over Idaho the largest we've had in the PC era?

Scott,

Can you tell us who on the team graduated (i.e. already walked with their bachelors a'la Sartz and Lua last year) and what they are now doing; pursueing second bachelors, masters, etc.

I know Patch did, how about LoJack and Byers?

Thanks

Scott,

I know that space is limited, but are there any future plans to add practice field space? Most schools have at least 2 full fields, if not more. It would be beneficial to have an artificial grass field to use that would cut down on the wear and tear of Howard Jones.

Thanks

Taking into consideration both USC and NFL accomplishments, who makes your all-USC first team offense at each position?

All ask the same thing about defense next week.

Hi Scott:

There have been alot of rumblings about which freshman will redshirt and which won't? I hear Marc Tyler, Aaron Corp, Broderick Green, Martin Coleman and Michael Reardon-1/4 of our incoming class-will likely redshirt because of conditioning issues. Who of this bunch do you think will redshirt and who will be on the fall roster when the season starts?

Second, there is also talk that Stefon Johnson might be moved to defensive back if he doesn't crack the backfield rotation this fall. How much of that is true?

Thanks.

mike:
If you do your homework you'll find out that NO is the best and most [balanced] team compared to the Bengals or AZ Cards.

Scott, In my observation of the PC era, he has sometimes tended to wait overly long to put reserves in, especially early in the season. Besides the chance of injury, I'm always looking to see the backups come in with their energy and see what they can do. Assuming we have the game in hand by halftime, when might we see a QB change do you think?

Scott- Sorry to put you at the center of the controversy, but could you give me your early prediction on which QB will start the opener next year? Sanchez or you know who....?
Thanks

For SC73Tom at 6:48

The link to the NCAA stats page for USC's 2006 team is http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/2006/Internet/ranking_summary/2006000000657.HTML

Click around on there. You'll find what you need.

Is the assessment that Mustain is a "pro-style" quarterback accurate?

Stupid TypeKey truncated my link. (and that's as painful as it sounds)

SC73Tom try
http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/mainpage.jsp?year=2006

Select Team Reports; you can figure it out from there.

Has anyone ever considered turning Taylor Mays into a WR? He's so big yet so fast, I can't imagine how any team would deal with him. Just curious if the topic has ever been discussed.

Andrew Norman, a teammate of Mitch Mustain and Damian Williams at Springdale High School and Arkansas, is transferring from Arkansas and is considering "about four different schools." Do you know if USC is one of those schools he is considering? Would it not make sense for the entire Springdale group to end up at USC?

Scott, who would you consider the biggest NFL disappointments coming out of USC during the Pete Carroll era (based on their college careers)? Mine are Chris Clairbourne, Jacob Rogers and Mike Williams. Thanks.

Are JDB and the coaches doing anything specific in practices (outside lining up in the shotgun) to cut down on blocked passes?

Scott, who would you consider the biggest NFL disappointments coming out of USC during the Pete Carroll era (based on their college careers)? Mine are Chris Clairbourne, Jacob Rogers and Mike Williams. Thanks.

Have the coaches told you what they think of Mustain from the footage they have seen of him at Arkansas?

How much time (daily/weekly) does the NCAA permit scholarship athletes to spend on their sport (specifically football) in-season during team-sanctioned activities, i.e., conditioning, meetings, practice, etc?

Are you surprised other media outlets have not picked up on the Mustain broken bicycle pedal incident? Do you think their silence is due to the time they are spending investigating this shocking incident?

Scott,
Who is John David Booty close to on the team? I don't think he lives with any football players so I'm wondering if he's really close with anyone on the team. Thanks!

I never thought I would do this, but a lot of people here do it over and over again, so it must be fun[or something], so here goes:
If Mitch Mustain had been born a male kitten, would he have most likely grown up to be:
[a] a show cat
[b] an alley cat
[c] just plain pussy

ooooooooh--that hurt just to ask. I won't post it unless my hand slips! Oops!

With the trip to Notre Dame approaching, do you think the grass on the field will be even longer than in 2005????

Tirebiter... Mitch is no cat. He is a Doberman.

My question for Scott... Who would you put on your fantasy football team this year at running back: LenDale or Reggie?

It is great to be back in the States and catch up on all of the USC news...err what’s new with Mitch Mustain. However, while I was in Europe, every time I wore any USC gear, Europeans would stop me on the street and ask me what was going on with Mitch Mustain.

Scott, could you explain how the Mitch Mustain phenomenon has crossed the pond and is spreading all across Western Europe?

Bosco:
WHY not a pitbull? Afterall MM is from the south, oops! It is just a pitbull joke!
TB:
Touche!
JJ:
Did you tell the Europeans about the usual suspects? Did you go to Cadiz in Spain, Torino in Italy?

Yo Wolf,
Regarding SC's special team returners, is is just me or does PC prefer to play it safe with someone who won't fumble vs having a potential homerun hit if someone like Patterson/McKnight return kicks?

Thanks

Do you have any "deep throat" type sources that you turn to if you need the inside scoop for an issue involving USC athletics (of course, no names being sought here), such as coaches, players, administrators, the water boy?

Scott,

Do you think Mitch Mustain came to USC to be a team player or to seek personal glory?

Scott, what do you think of Tom Haden comments that if the BCS adds a plus 1 format that the PAC 10 would leave the BCS? I think that he has been a horrible and that he did not do enough when Oregon got screwed out the BCS Championship game and when Cal got screwed out of the Rose Bowl 2 years ago

Since you are on campus quite regularly, I assume you one of the few people who has actually seen Mitch Mustain practice during the summer. So what are your impressions of what you have seen of him?

SW:
Pls. pls. Dave from who cares?

Scott,

What is your take on potential commit Brice Butler? Is he a Trojan?

Scott,

What is your take on potential commit Brice Butler? Is he a Trojan?

JJ:
You forgot that a lot of people in Europe have computers, DUH?
You asked a dumb questions and you got a smart A$$ answer. Don't act like Americans are the only ones with computers, OK?
That is called technology JJ.
The USAF soldiers in Iraq send emails to the US regularly, DUH? Do you get the message JJ?

So is Mitch Mustain a boxers or briefs type of guy?

Trojan Dynasty:
Ask your woman to find out, DUH?
You asked for that one!

Gun to the head, CFB, same talent, Pete Carroll or Bill Walsh? If Walsh was HC, do the Trojans have 4 consecutive NC titles?

Scott:

If you could pick 10 teams to play in BCS games at the end of the season, who would they be? I am not looking for your national championship matchup. Just 10 teams. Thanks for you great work.

BHB:
If you do some research you'll find out that Mr. Walsh is/was considered the QB guru/genius. Furthermore Sam Wyche and ex-Trojan Mike Holmgren follow, they both coached under Mr. Walsh. Emphatically I say follow NOT that they are genius like Mr. Walsh but close according to the FB experts.
Based on that I dare to say it would have been possible. If you put into perspective look at Joe Montana and Steve Young. Let's keep the respect for Mr. Norm Chow another QB guru.
About three years ago I was watching a story about Sam Wyche. He was talking to a HS QB who was coached by his father. The kid later stated that he learned more about the QB position after talking Mr. Wyche for two or three hours than he has learned from his father his entire life!

Who do you see being the biggest ball-hawks on the D this year, and what is Coach Holt planning to do differently to bust it up and take the ball away more often?

Do you think that Patrick Turner will have a successful season (i.e. All Pac-10)? To this point in his career at SC, with the exception of one game, he has been a big disappointment in my opinion, and I question whether he has the skills to make an impact like Jarrett and Williams did. I sure hope that I am wrong.

They have computers in Europe now?...you are joking right?

JJ:
They have TV's in Europe also; quit while you are ahead. Take it like a man you asked a dumb A$$ question and you got a smart A$$ answer. Let it go, that's what you get when ask kiss A$$ questions: EAT THAT!

They have TV's in Europe now too?

I don’t know what is funnier, the fact that my first sarcastic post apparently went way over your head, or the fact that you keep carrying on with your posts. Oh well.

I know, his replies get even more stupid and ridiculous by the day. I used to just shake my head; now I just laugh like a hyena over how gets all worked up and starts crying like he somehow thinks he knows something others do not.

TVs and computers in Europe? You don't say! Next thing you know, they'll have refrigerators there, too!

Now he has discovered the phrase "EAT THAT!" and has to say it over and over again like it is supposed to actually mean something. I feel like I'm in some kind of parallel Family Guy universe...

Mustain in 2008!

JJ and the idiot from NY:
usual suspects and A$$ kissers:
Scott how did the MM rumor got to Europe? OH JJ don't you know. Idiot from NY:
I said MS will start in 08.
Can both of you read? I forgot they are too busy kisisng too many A$$es.

I don’t know what is funnier, the fact that my first sarcastic post apparently went way over your head, or the fact that you keep carrying on with your posts. Oh well.

JJ;
Go play with the usual suspects, they are your type...

I don’t know what is funnier, the fact that my first sarcastic post apparently went way over your head, or the fact that you keep carrying on with your posts. Oh well...EAT THAT.

I don’t know what is funnier, the fact that my first sarcastic post apparently went way over your head, or the fact that you keep carrying on with your posts. Oh well...EAT THAT.