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The Tremendous Value of a USC Football Scholarship

  • As Kiffin noted last year (during Butler's hiatus away from the team) not only do you have the $75,000 value of the education, etc. but the value of the USC Pro Day is another amazing deal.

    I saw on wolfie's ego page that LaJuan Ramsey worked out at Pro Day...six+ years after last being in a Trojan uniform. Plus from espn I see that "Former players included Cary Harris, safety Kevin Ellison, linebacker Nick Garratt and defensive back Josh Pinkard." Has anyone heard of similar cases of so many former players coming back to workout at other schools?

    That's an amazing opportunity to be able to get in front of so many teams like that 2-6 years removed from your playing days. Hopefully some of these guys will get some looks in the league this year. But just from a couple searches I see that there are lots of other opportunities for these guys beyond the NFL, even for former walk-ons. I googled Nick Garratt (finished at SC in 09) and the dude played football in Austria last year for some team called the Salzburg Bulls and he actually played both ways at RB and LB and caught some passes as well (in one game I saw from the stats that he had the longest catch on the day and lead the team in YPC and tackles - google his name and team name and you'll get a bunch of game results). His team got drilled by like 60 points, but still that's pretty cool for a former walk-on. Hopefully some of the walk-on DB guys and others, like Cody Gifford, will catch onto something like that.

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by Scott Schrader on 3/9/2012 at 11:30 AM

    Pro Day notes, quotes and video - Los Angeles Usc Blog - ESPN Los Angeles

    Here are notes and quotes from USC's annual Pro Day event held on campus Wednesday that didn't fit into the rest of our coverage from the day: T

    espn.go.com

    Land_of_Smiles

  • Pro-day looks pretty valuable for the less heralded guys scholie as well:

    Gil Brandt reviewed all the scholarship players from last year and at the end notes:

    "Brandon Carswell (6-1, 201), who was USC’s third wideout last year, also deserves mention. Carswell was behind WRs Robert Woods and Marquise Lee, two likely first-round picks whenever they declare for the draft.

    Carswell ran 4.49 and 4.51 in the 40, had a 34-inch vertical, 9-4 broad jump, 4.29 short shuttle, 7.04 cone drill, and 18 bench press lifts. I think he had a great workout that probably will get him drafted. Carswell is a big target with great hands who can jump."

    Also, an interesting note, re Kalil going in the first 10 spots this year:

    " I believe that this draft will mark the first time in league history that one school has had two offensive linemen picked in the top 10 in back-to-back years."

    That will go very nicely in OL Coach James Cregg's bio. I hope USC can keep him around for the next several years. Seems pretty clear that the dude can coach.

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by Scott Schrader on 3/9/2012 at 11:30 AM

    NFL.com Blogs » Blog Archive Kalil shows of length at USC pro day «

    NFL Blogs on NFL.com is the only official NFL blog destination for the latest NFL news, NFL fantasy football news, NFL player news, NFL team news, and NFL breaking news.

    blogs.nfl.com

    Land_of_Smiles

  • Great stuff! Yes, USC helps her own...even those who did not leave under the best circumstances...like Eric Wright.

    We all know the Trojan Family is strong and powerful, centered in Southern California. But the players have another family within the Family, and it's net is far and wide across the country. I've posted this before, but you just can't discount the tremendous support of this organization and the former players that band together to help each other once they leave the university for the NFL, or out in business. Our former players have spread out across the country, and in their retirement, offer a helping hand to anyone who has ever worn the Cardinal & Gold.

    http://trojanfootballalumni.com/speedweb/site/index.php?site=USCFootball

    About Us

    When the final season has ended and the cheers have faded away… much like the number on that jersey… gridiron heroes usually tend to recall those glory days in their own minds, or during the occasional get together with the two or three others who helped turn that 4th and long into a victory celebration.

    But not the USC Trojans thanks to a half century-old tradition, every young man who has ever walked through that adrenaline pumping tunnel into that historic colisum and experienced the heady feeling of 103,000 people cheering, now has a place to reminisce, re-live and remember-when with a group of like minded souls whose motto; Fight On has become a life long mission.

    They really mean it when they say they are a Trojan Family. The Trojan Football Alumni Club (TFAC) that was originally founded in 1955 when a handful of former players met up at the funeral of teammate, Jay Perrin. They realized they shouldn’t have to wait for a funeral to meet up and support each other. Now, half a century later is it still going strong. This organization is the only one of its kind. No other college football team has an alumni support club!

    TFAC isn’t just about celebrating the team or reliving the glory days of being a Trojan it is also about mentoring the young Trojans and giving them guidance in life and in work. Consider TFAC as “a resource file of business and professional leaders who have the time available to meet with those seeking advice and direction.”

    Many of the TFAC members have seen glory in the of the NFL gridiron but still consider USC their home while former players went directly into the work force after realizing their dreams of being a Pro athlete were not going to come true. But, as a Trojan they knew that regardless of where you ended up after leaving the team, you are still a Trojan… and that is what this football alumni club is all about.

    And, it is because of TFAC that USC celebrates “Salute To Troy” at the start of every season. They pioneered this traditional event as well as the annual season ending Trojan Football Awards Banquet.

    Not only does TFAC mentor the younger generation of former players, but they also sponsor a scholarship expressly for a graduating player who wants to get his graduate degree at USC. “Since 1978 we have awarded, in partnership with the John Wayne family, dozens of post graduate scholarships to former players not pursuing professional football careers. The most recent recipient in 2010 is Special Teams QB, Garrett Green. “

    TFAC is there for the bad times too. They are there for their teammates and their families in hard times , sever health issues and death to support them in the ways close friends and family do for each other.

    Fight On!

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    "Here are provided seats of meditative joy, where shall rise again the destined reign of Troy." Virgil

    usctrojan1 ●

  • usctrojan1 said...

    Great stuff! Yes, USC helps her own...even those who did not leave under the best circumstances...like Eric Wright.

    We all know the Trojan Family is strong and powerful, centered in Southern California. But the players have another family within the Family, and it's net is far and wide across the country. I've posted this before, but you just can't discount the tremendous support of this organization and the former players that band together to help each other once they leave the university for the NFL, or out in business. Our former players have spread out across the country, and in their retirement, offer a helping hand to anyone who has ever worn the Cardinal & Gold.

    http://trojanfootballalumni.com/speedweb/site/index.php?site=USCFootball

    About Us

    When the final season has ended and the cheers have faded away… much like the number on that jersey… gridiron heroes usually tend to recall those glory days in their own minds, or during the occasional get together with the two or three others who helped turn that 4th and long into a victory celebration.

    But not the USC Trojans thanks to a half century-old tradition, every young man who has ever walked through that adrenaline pumping tunnel into that historic colisum and experienced the heady feeling of 103,000 people cheering, now has a place to reminisce, re-live and remember-when with a group of like minded souls whose motto; Fight On has become a life long mission.

    They really mean it when they say they are a Trojan Family. The Trojan Football Alumni Club (TFAC) that was originally founded in 1955 when a handful of former players met up at the funeral of teammate, Jay Perrin. They realized they shouldn’t have to wait for a funeral to meet up and support each other. Now, half a century later is it still going strong. This organization is the only one of its kind. No other college football team has an alumni support club!

    TFAC isn’t just about celebrating the team or reliving the glory days of being a Trojan it is also about mentoring the young Trojans and giving them guidance in life and in work. Consider TFAC as “a resource file of business and professional leaders who have the time available to meet with those seeking advice and direction.”

    Many of the TFAC members have seen glory in the of the NFL gridiron but still consider USC their home while former players went directly into the work force after realizing their dreams of being a Pro athlete were not going to come true. But, as a Trojan they knew that regardless of where you ended up after leaving the team, you are still a Trojan… and that is what this football alumni club is all about.

    And, it is because of TFAC that USC celebrates “Salute To Troy” at the start of every season. They pioneered this traditional event as well as the annual season ending Trojan Football Awards Banquet.

    Not only does TFAC mentor the younger generation of former players, but they also sponsor a scholarship expressly for a graduating player who wants to get his graduate degree at USC. “Since 1978 we have awarded, in partnership with the John Wayne family, dozens of post graduate scholarships to former players not pursuing professional football careers. The most recent recipient in 2010 is Special Teams QB, Garrett Green. “

    TFAC is there for the bad times too. They are there for their teammates and their families in hard times , sever health issues and death to support them in the ways close friends and family do for each other.

    Fight On!

    I could not echo this more about the Trojan family. I am working on getting some equipment for UNLV where I am an a adjunct professor. I contacted a friend who is very high up in Costco to help with this donation. He also happens to be a Trojan. My daughter works out here at the UNLV Dental school as the director of development. She was amazed and stated that the USC connection is huge and that our alumni take care of each other like nothing she has seen. It is great to be Trojan. That being said the value of a USC education cannot be understated. I have always been in favor in seeing more athletes graduating. It only takes one injury to end your career. You need a safety net. What better than a USC education!

    Troybill

  • Troybill said...

    I could not echo this more about the Trojan family. I am working on getting some equipment for UNLV where I am an a adjunct professor. I contacted a friend who is very high up in Costco to help with this donation. He also happens to be a Trojan. My daughter works out here at the UNLV Dental school as the director of development. She was amazed and stated that the USC connection is huge and that our alumni take care of each other like nothing she has seen. It is great to be Trojan. That being said the value of a USC education cannot be understated. I have always been in favor in seeing more athletes graduating. It only takes one injury to end your career. You need a safety net. What better than a USC education!

    There are Trojan Clubs in seven continents in the world. Anywhere a Trojan lives, they seek each other out and support each other. I personally, have seen the loyalty shown by Trojans to brothers in need, or with serious illness resulting in death...making their final days filled with love and caring. It makes me so proud.

    This post was edited by usctrojan1 on 3/9/2012 at 1:19 PM

    signature image

    "Here are provided seats of meditative joy, where shall rise again the destined reign of Troy." Virgil

    usctrojan1 ●

  • Land_of_Smiles said...

    Pro-day looks pretty valuable for the less heralded guys scholie as well:

    Gil Brandt reviewed all the scholarship players from last year and at the end notes:

    "Brandon Carswell (6-1, 201), who was USC’s third wideout last year, also deserves mention. Carswell was behind WRs Robert Woods and Marquise Lee, two likely first-round picks whenever they declare for the draft.

    Carswell ran 4.49 and 4.51 in the 40, had a 34-inch vertical, 9-4 broad jump, 4.29 short shuttle, 7.04 cone drill, and 18 bench press lifts. I think he had a great workout that probably will get him drafted. Carswell is a big target with great hands who can jump."

    Also, an interesting note, re Kalil going in the first 10 spots this year:

    " I believe that this draft will mark the first time in league history that one school has had two offensive linemen picked in the top 10 in back-to-back years."

    That will go very nicely in OL Coach James Cregg's bio. I hope USC can keep him around for the next several years. Seems pretty clear that the dude can coach.

    Carswell really showed off his blocking at one of the all star practices.

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