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Chiefs Frustrate The Chargers On L.T. Day

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Jevone Moore
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Nov 22 : Chargers Wideout Stevie Johnson catching a pass during NFL Game action at the Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 22 : Chargers Wideout Stevie Johnson catching a pass during NFL Game action during the Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

San Diego, Ca – The stage was set for an emotional victory by the Chargers have little extra spirit on a special day. Ownership choose this Sunday to recognize one of their recent greats LaDainian Tomlinson aka “L.T.” with his jersey being retired and being place in Ring of Honor. All the extra energy did nothing for Chargers who were defeated by The Kansas City 33-3.

The visiting Chiefs had a game plan of their own which amassed 385 yards total offense. Alex Smith had his offense going on the ground and  through the air the injury depleted Chargers just couldn’t answer back. One of biggest Running Backs #92 Dontari Poe went over the top of pile for 1 yard Touchdown leap for game 1st score. That was story of the day, if Defensive Tackle score you better look out. The Chargers never led in the game managing only a field goal before the half.

Nov 22 : L.T. LaDainian Tomlinson Hall of Fame Induction / Jersey Retirement Ceremony at the Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 22 : L.T. LaDainian Tomlinson Hall of Fame Induction / Jersey Retirement Ceremony at the Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

This was a Family affair for the Tomlinson’s, with L.T. wife LaTorsha Tomlinson singing the National Anthem like a platinum recording artist. The halftime presentation was all L.T. with an emotional ceremony first having his name shown in Chargers Ring of Honor. He was overtaken with joy and even shed a few tears behind his sunglasses. He thanked God, Wife, Mom, teammates….fans and ownership, that is when fans booed. The San Diego fans let everyone know that they don’t want their team to move to Los Angeles and they are not happy with management right now. But after the boos the cheers came roaring back when the unveiled L.T. famous #21 next too other greats #55 Seau, #14 Fouts.

The current Chargers running back 1st rounded Melvin Gordon just could get things go today rushing for only 37 yards on 15 touches. The musical chairs offensive line could open up running lanes on Chiefs front seven.  It wasn’t too much better with Phillip Rivers being sacked 3 times and dropped balls all over the field. The drops were happening with all the receivers having their fair share of mental errors. The crowd even saw the 2-8 team start pointing fingers on the sideline. Rivers spoke on the exchange, “Brothers argue that what brothers due..”

Nov 22 : Chiefs Running back Charcandrick West makes moves in NFL Game action at the Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 22 : Chiefs Running back Charcandrick West (35) makes moves in NFL Game action during the Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Now the Chiefs are back to five hundred ball and trail the first place AFC West Denver Broncos by 3 games. The Chiefs will use today game as momentum to chase a wildcard spot if they can rack up some wins. This Chargers team will be in line for a great draft pick going into next year with the playoffs mathematical out of question. It will be up to Chargers coach Mike McCoy to keep this locker room together at seams so that things don’t get toxic. Next week the Chargers will travel east to face Jacksonville and look to get back in win column.

USC Jumps On New Mexico

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Suga Brown-Faal
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Nov 16, 2015 USC forward Nikola Javanovic getting into the paint during the Monmouth Hawks vs USC Tojans Men's basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 13 USC Basketball file photo against San Diego during the San Diego vs USC Basketball game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 13 USC Basketball file photo against San Diego during the San Diego vs USC Basketball game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, CA – The USC Trojans men’s basketball team hosted the New Mexico Lobos at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.

The Trojans got their 3rd win in a row at the Lobos expense, USC 90 New Mexico 82. The Trojans issuing the Lobos their first lost of the regular season. Trojan fans are hoping this winning spirit is enough to get their team through this grueling schedule the team is about to embark on.

Now I need to go on recorded and say the final score is no reflection of how down right entertaining this game was. I mean this was good!  The Trojans played a team that I felt was there mirror image. Had the Lobos not been running  cold at the rim in the 1st half, I know the final outcome would have been skin tight close. The game was extremely physical but not in a bad sportsmanship kind of way. Both teams came out exploding with energy, making fast plays and stayed looking for wholes in each others armor.

USC had 4 players in double digits (Jordan McLaughlin 19, Elijah Stewart 18, Bennie Boatwright 15, Julian Jacobs 14), which is why they were hitting a solid 56.3% field goals in the 1st half compared to New Mexico’s 38.2%. USC’s largest lead of the game was 21 points in the 2nd half which would have discouraged your average opponents but the Lobos are no parts of average. Bennie had the 3’s raining down so hard he could have been given the nick name of Mr. Tri tonight.

Elijah Brown named the first Mountain West Conference Player of the week of the 2015-16 season, so when he sunk three 3 point shots in three minutes everyone totally got a glimpse of how he earned that honor.  Tim Williams served up a respectable 25 points, and when USC’s lead looked like it was about to get ridiculous Tim and the rest of the Lobos turned it up!!! They went from 19 rebounds in the 1st half to 28 in the 2nd (USC 19 rebounds in the 1st and 20 in the 2nd), and in the last seven minutes of the game Tim Jacobs, Cullen Neil, Elijah Brown and Anthony Mathis made enough 3 point shots to get them with 5 points of the Trojans.

It’s fair to say that New Mexico made USC come and work for this win … and work the did. In the infamous words of Jay Z … “on to the next one”.

Calabasas Topples Lawndale, Bonnie Still Alive

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Jevone Moore
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Nov 20 : Calabasas Coyotes wr, cb Darnay Holmes (11) Game action in quarterfinals of CIFSS Playoffs with Calabasas vs. Lawndale at Lawndale High School in Lawndale, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 20 : Lawndale Cardinals quarterback Chris Murray (C) (12) fighting for extra yards in quarterfinals of CIFSS Playoffs with Calabasas vs. Lawndale at Lawndale High School in Lawndale, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 20 : Lawndale Cardinals quarterback Chris Murray (C) (12) fighting for extra yards in quarterfinals of CIFSS Playoffs with Calabasas vs. Lawndale at Lawndale High School in Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

South Bay, CA – The playoffs are here for high school football, it the time of year that Champions are Made. The Lawndale Cardinals took a loss to #1 Seed Calabasas Coyotes 33-7 in a tough battle. This would have been a later round match-up but due to a few CIFSS infractions this Quarterfinals game was a sight to see now. They players on both teams got to chance to impress Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Mark Banker look for talent.

The Coyotes started slow with little success in first quarter of play, it wasn’t till 2nd quarter that first touched scoreboard. They took lead for short second after missing the extra point and excite the visiting crowd.  Lawndale responded behind QB Chris Murray drove team down field and capped it off with QB keeper for 7-6 lead. This was the only time the Cardinals held the lead during the game.

Nov 20 : Game action in quarterfinals of CIFSS Playoffs with Calabasas vs. Lawndale at Lawndale High School in Lawndale, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 20 : Calabasas Defensive ware flying around all night in this quarterfinals of CIFSS Playoffs with Calabasas vs. Lawndale at Lawndale High School in Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

This Calabasas team had too many weapons for the short handed Cardinals who lost running back Zach Cooper in first half. So Murray had more weight to carry on already unstable legs from few hits slowing him down but still had enough to show he is the real deal. The trio of juniors had the field covered starting at QB Tristan Gebbia with targets of Darnay Holmes &  Keyshawn Johnson jr. on the outsides who both made a bunch big catches and racked up good chunks of yardages. The standout Senior Nebraska commit Marquel Dismuke returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, caught an 18-yard touchdown pass and reeled in a pair of interceptions to move Calabasas to its first semifinal in 17 years.

Nov 20 : Narbonne Sean Riley (2) breaking free during this quarterfinals of CIFLACS Playoffs with San Pedro vs Narbonne at Narbonne High School Ca (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Jordon Kelly Photography )
Nov 20 : Narbonne Sean Riley (2) breaking free during this quarterfinals of CIFLACS Playoffs with San Pedro vs Narbonne at Narbonne High School Ca (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Jordon Kelly Photography )

Down the bay in City Section the Narbonne Gauchos were marching on to their quest for Championship run of their own. The Gauchos handled marine league foe San Pedro 55-24 for second time this year. This team has the #1 seed and coach Manuel Douglas has them performing like such.

The officials even took two touchdowns away from Narbonne but they wasn’t enough to slow down running back Sean Riley. Reaching the end zone this season has been a place where Riley has visited a lot. Just last week on one of his touchdown celebrations mimic WWE drop off the ropes when viral after uploading it to social media. He finished the game with 335 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns, including a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. The team has been playing great football all season and if they don’t reach the division 1 championship game it will be a big disappointment.

Nov 20 : Narbonne Justin Franks (15) breaking free during this quarterfinals of CIFLACS Playoffs with San Pedro vs Narbonne at Narbonne High School Ca (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Jordon Kelly Photography )
Nov 20 : Narbonne Justin Franks (15) breaking free during this quarterfinals of CIFLACS Playoffs with San Pedro vs Narbonne at Narbonne High School Ca (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Jordon Kelly Photography )

The South Bay will be represented well next week in City Section with Narbonne hosting Dorsey, then in other side Crenshaw at Arleta. In the Southern Section Palos Verdes with host Mira Costa, Redondo Union will travel to Calabasas. Surprisingly the Serra Cavaliers will not be moving on after 1 point defeat to Mater Dei.

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Maximum Glory

By
Kurt Lykes
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“Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it?

Lamentations 3:27

God is sovereign. He is in control of everything that happens in your life…everything.

Nothing can happen to you that He hasn’t purposed to be part of the bigger picture for the plan and purpose for your life.

Yes, sometimes that may be difficult to hear or understand, but He is a loving Father that is not out to harm you, bur to bring about His will in the earth, and to get the maximum glory out of your life.

Continues to stand strong, and trust Him no matter what! He is in control.

Once this is over, you will understand that God always look at the bigger picture. You get the growth, He gets the Glory!

LA KISS ASSIGNED 3 FORMER NFL PLAYERS

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LA KISS ASSIGNED THREE FORMER NFL

PLAYERS TO THEIR ROSTER 

TRAVIS BOND, QUMAIN BLACK AND JUSTIN WILSON JOIN THE LA KISS

Los Angeles, CA  (November 17th, 2015) – The LA KISS have been assigned three former NFL players to their roster for the 2016 AFL season. They have acquired offensive linemen, Travis Bond, cornerback, Qumain Black, and wide receiver, Justin Wilson.

 

“I’m really excited to see what these guys can do because they all have so much experience,” said Head Coach, Omarr Smith. “Black and Winston have tremendous athleticism and the potential to be impact players. Travis Bond could really develop into a dominate offensive lineman within this league.”

 

Travis Bond, the 6’6”, 329lbs, offensive linemen, originally from North Carolina, is entering his 1st season in the AFL. Bond played collegiate football at the University of North Carolina where he appeared in 51 games in his 4 year career. Following college, Bond spent two seasons in the NFL, with the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and St. Louis Rams.

 

Qumain Black, the 5’10”, 188lbs, cornerback, comes to the LA KISS from the Chicago Bears and is entering his 1stseason in the AFL. Black was signed by the Bears following the 2015 draft from East Central University. At East Central, Black was a 4 year starter and earned “All-GAC First Team Selection” and made the “Don Hansen All-Super Region Three Third Team,” in 2013.

 

Justin Wilson, the 6’1”, 175lbs, wide receiver, is also entering his 1st season in the AFL. He attended Delaware State where he is ranked 2nd for receptions (189), 4th for touchdowns (23) and 4th in receiving yards (2,416). Following college, Wilson made the Green Bay Packers training camp in 2013 and also played the last 2 years in the CFL.

 

For more information about the LA KISS and this announcement, please visit lakissfootball.com.

 

ABOUT LA KISS FOOTBALL:

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, two of the greatest showmen of all time, brought pro football to Los Angeles with the formation of LA KISS Football. In just one year, LA KISS has become a phenomenon by taking the KISS mentality and applying it to a sports team. LA KISS represents the fusion of entertainment and sports like no other brand and delivers an all-encompassing in-game experience that is second to none. LA KISS ownership combines over 40 years of success in both entertainment, sports and business. The leadership team looks to challenge and redefine the term “sports entertainment” by applying the KISS mindset to everything they do. For more information, visitlakissfootball.com or follow the team on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

OKLAHOMA IS AUTONATION NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK

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FWAA AutoNation Team of the week
FWAA AutoNation Team of the week

DALLAS (FWAA) – The Oklahoma Sooners changed the outlook of the Big 12 Conference and likely the national playoff race as well with a 44-34 win at Baylor to improve to 9-1. Oklahoma contained one of the nation’s top offenses and snapped Baylor’s 20-game home win streak to earn the AutoNation National Team of the Week honor for games of the weekend of Nov. 14.

The Sooners held Baylor under its season averages in total offense, limiting the Bears to 416 total yards (250 below its 665.6 average) and 257 yards passing (100 yards below its 356.8 average), while also limiting them to a season-low 34 points. Oklahoma forced five three-and-outs by a Baylor offense known for its quick-strike ability and handed the Bears their first loss at the two-year-old McLane Stadium.

“You go into the number six team’s backyard on a night like this and play this way, it just tells you that we’re one of those teams that has a chance at everything,” Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. “We’re just going to keep trying to improve and give yourself an opportunity next week to play just as well or better. Again, you come into an undefeated team ranked that high, waiting on you, and win by 10. It’s got to be a positive.”

Oklahoma surpassed the 500-total-yard mark (with 511) for a fifth consecutive game in part behind quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Sterling Shepard, who connected 14 times for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Mayfield tossed three touchdowns in all and added one on the ground. He finished 24-of-34 for 270 yards, recording his fifth game this season with at least three passing touchdowns and at least one rushing score. It was Mayfield’s seventh time to account for at least four touchdowns in a game, which leads the nation.

This is the fifth time for Oklahoma to win the National Team of the Week Award since its debut in 2002.

Other AutoNation National Team of the Week nominees for the weekend of Nov. 14 included:

• Arkansas (6-4): The Razorbacks won at No. 9 LSU, 31-14, in front of 101,399 fans, taking consecutive games from the Tigers for the first time since 2007-08. Arkansas rolled up 440 yards of total offense – 299 of it on the ground – while its defense limited LSU to 330 yards with five sacks and an interception.

• New Mexico (6-4): The upstart Lobos put themselves in position to win the Mountain West Conference’s Mountain Division for the first time with a 31-24 win at Boise State. It was UNM’s first win over the Broncos in the seven-game series, and came on the road where Boise State was 96-4 in its previous 100 home games. The Lobos are 6-5 in their last 11 conference games after going 5-41 in the previous 46.

As part of AutoNation’s history of charitable involvement, AutoNation will donate $1,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in the University of Oklahoma’s name. This charitable college football initiative culminates with the AutoNation Cure Bowl, a new post-season NCAA football game that kicks off bowl season at the Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla., and will be aired by CBS Sports Network. The aptly named AutoNation Cure Bowl also serves as a fund raiser for the BCRF, CharityWatch’s only A+ rated breast cancer organization in the country.

“We want to celebrate the very best of college football, while also helping to raise awareness for the importance of finding a cure for cancer,” says AutoNation CMO Marc Cannon. “This season-long partnership with the FWAA, leading up to the AutoNation Cure Bowl, puts a spotlight on a cause that we’re determined to tackle.”

“In our 75th season of existence, this a marvelous platform to get our players and the team of the week series excellent exposure as well as helping AutoNation in its effort to fight cancer and contribute to the educational funds of deserving student-athletes,” said FWAA 2015 President Lee Barfknecht of the Omaha World-Herald. “It is very exciting to be able to help our organization as well as others in this splendid effort.”

The Football Writers Association of America has named a national team of the week since the 2002 season. This is the first season AutoNation has presented the award. Members of the FWAA All-America Committee decide the weekly honor. Each remaining Monday during the 2015 college football regular season, the FWAA will name a National Team of the Week. Members of the FWAA All-America Committee decide the weekly honor.

AutoNation is also the presenting sponsor of the FWAA’s national offensive and defensive players of the week  announced each Tuesday, the 2015 FWAA All-America Team and the 75th Anniversary FWAA All-America Team. The 2015 AutoNation FWAA All-America Team will be announced at the AutoNation Cure Bowl on Dec. 19.

About AutoNation, Inc.:
AutoNation is transforming the automotive retail industry through bold leadership. We deliver a peerless automotive retail experience through our customer-focused sales and service processes. Owning and operating 293 new vehicle franchises, which sell 35 new vehicle brands across 15 states, AutoNation is America’s largest automotive retailer, with state-of-the-art operations and the ability to leverage economies of scale that benefit the customer. As an indication of our leadership position in our industry, AutoNation is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

About the AutoNation Cure Bowl:
The AutoNation Cure Bowl a new post-season NCAA football game whose net proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The AutoNation Cure Bowl takes place December 19 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, and will be broadcast by CBS Sports Network. The bowl is scheduled to involve teams from the American Athletic and Sun Belt conferences.

About the Football Writers Association of America:
Founded in 1941, the FWAA consists of 1,400 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game-day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. For more information about the FWAA and its award programs, contact Steve Richardson at tiger@fwaa.com.

2015 AutoNation National Teams of the Week
• Weekend of Sept. 5: Temple Owls
• Weekend of Sept. 12: Toledo Rockets
• Weekend of Sept. 19: Ole Miss Rebels
• Weekend of Sept. 26: Utah Utes
• Weekend of Oct. 3: Florida Gators
• Weekend of Oct. 10: Texas Longhorns
• Weekend of Oct. 17: Memphis Tigers
• Weekend of Oct. 24: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
• Weekend of Oct. 31: Iowa State Cyclones
• Weekend of Nov. 7: Navy Midshipmen
• Weekend of Nov. 14: Oklahoma Sooners

Monmouth Runs Out of Gas Verse USC

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Jevone Moore
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Nov 16, 2015 USC Guard Jordan McLaughlin turning the corner on Monmouth Justin Robinson during the Monmouth Hawks vs USC Tojans Men's basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 16, 2015 USC Guard Elijah Stewart make a drive on Monmouth Guard Deon Jones during the Monmouth Hawks vs USC Tojans Men's basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 16, 2015 USC Guard Elijah Stewart make a drive on Monmouth Guard Deon Jones during the Monmouth Hawks vs USC Tojans Men’s basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, Ca – The USC basketball shows how much a difference a year makes grinding out 101-90 victory over the Monmouth Hawks. Head Coach Andy Enfield said, “Last year we would have lost a game like this.” So Trojans fans getting ready for a action packed season filled with potential victories.

In the battle of the early season unbeatens, Monmouth looked to steal another victory on their west coast road trip. The Hawks already upset the UCLA Bruins on Friday 13th and the Galen Center was in their sights. Head Coach King Rice of the Monmouth Hawks had his team ready to show the big boys they can play too.

Nov 16, 2015 Monmouth Guard Deon Jones on show and under move to basket with and AND1 during the Monmouth Hawks vs USC Tojans Men's basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 16, 2015 Monmouth Guard Deon Jones on show and under move to basket with and AND1 during the Monmouth Hawks vs USC Tojans Men’s basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The Trojans looked to have the Hawks number in the first ten minutes of the game, hold as much as 15 point lead. Then Coach Rice and his team made the right adjustments and  started to get hot. The biggest adjustment was typo and getting the ball down the court fast and really pushing the pace. The Hawks looked more comfortable with the up tempo play and their shots started to fall too. USC made few more runs, key three pointers to keep the lead going into the half. The damage was done by then the Hawks had caught up narrowing the lead to only 1 point 47-46 at the half.

In the second half it was a back and forth battle as the Hawks looked to close in and be one game closer to the programs 900th win in history currently at 898. But the Trojans were not going to let that happen on their watch. Trojan Elijah Stewart (20 points) hit a key three pointer 82-78 with 4:11 left in game, but Monmouth four guard set with one center still would go away.

Nov 16, 2015 USC forward Nikola Javanovic getting into the paint during the Monmouth Hawks vs USC Tojans Men's basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 16, 2015 USC forward Nikola Javanovic getting into the paint during the Monmouth Hawks vs USC Tojans Men’s basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Monmouth big men complimented their guards well but the points off turnover didn’t go in their favor as did against the Bruins. Justin Robinson was the  Hawks leading scorer with 28 points, followed by Deon Jones with 20 points. Jones played big during game as tall guard or as a physical big in the paint. Coach King will be please with the West Coast split before travel to Drexel in Philadelphia.

The final knock was started by game leader Jordan McLaughlin (22 points) who hit the first of back to back three pointers followed by Stewart and 90-82 lead with 2:27 left was just the break the Trojans needed to get little space and the victory. The Trojans will rest up and be ready to host New Mexico in five days back at the Galen Center.

PAC-12 FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 11

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PAC-12 Conference 100 years of Champions
PAC-12 Conference 100 years of Champions
October 22 2015: Cal Bears quarterback Jaed Goff (16) game action pass during the game between Cal and UCLA at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)
October 22 2015: Cal Bears quarterback Jaed Goff (16) game action pass during the game between Cal and UCLA at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)

SAN FRANCISCO – Quarterback Jared Goff of CALIFORNIA, linebacker Antonio Longino of ARIZONA STATE and place kicker Casey Skowron of ARIZONA have been named offensive, defensive and special teams Pac-12 Players of the Week in football.

Goff, a junior quarterback from Novato, Calif., threw for 453 yards, completing 26-of-37 passes in California’s 54-24 victory over Oregon State. Goff led Cal to bowl eligibility for the first time since 2011 by equaling his school-record six touchdown passes, which also ties for the most passes thrown by a quarterback in the nation this season. He became the second player in Pac-12 history to record over 3,000 passing yards in each of his first three seasons and the sixth player in Conference history to record three-3,000 yard campaigns.

Longino, a senior linebacker from Cleveland, Ohio., helped the Arizona State defense hold Washington scoreless in the second half and forced four turnovers as well as three turnovers on downs in ASU’s 27-17 win over Washington. His 9-yard sack on the Husky quarterback in the third quarter pushed Washington back, which resulted in a 45-yard missed field goal. Longino’s second sack of 8 yards midway through the fourth quarter halted the Washington momentum, resulting in an interception for the Sun Devils to kill the drive. Longino tallied a game-high four tackles-for-loss for a total of 20 yards, including two sacks for a loss of 17 yards and finished with seven solo tackles and one bass break-up.

Skowron, a senior placekicker from Phoenix, Ariz., totaled 13 points in his final home game, kicking a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals and 4-for-4 on PATs in the Wildcats’ 37-30 double-overtime victory against then-No. 10 Utah. He converted field goal tries of 47, 40 and 35 yards with his final attempt tying the game and forcing a second overtime. Skowron also booted five of his six kickoffs to the endzone for touchbacks and made one tackle on special teams. His kicking helped limit Utah to an average starting field position of its own 22-yard line.

Also nominated for Offensive Player of the Week: Cayleb Jones, ARIZ; Kalen Ballage, ASU; Vernon Adams, ORE; Greg Taboada, STAN; Jodran Payton, UCLA; Devontae Booker, UTAH; Gabe Marks, WSU; Also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week: Tellas Jones, ARIZ; Rodney Hardrick, ORE; Brennan Scarlett, STAN; Kenny Clark, UCLA; Delvon Simmons, USC; Also nominated for Special Teams Player of the Week: Matt Haack, ASU; Conrad Ukropina, STAN; Ka’imi Fairbairn, UCLA; Andy Phillips, UTAH; Zach Charme, WSU

2015 Pac-12 Football Players of the Week

WeekOffensiveDefensiveSpecial Teams
Sept. 7Josh Rosen, UCLAJustin Thomas, UTAHDante Pettis, WASH
Sept. 14Luke Falk, WSUGionni Paul, UTAHBralon Addison, ORE
Sept. 21Kevin Hogan, STANKenneth Olugbode, COLOCory Butler-Byrd, UTAH
Sept. 28Travis Wilson, UTAHKyle Kragen, CALTom Hackett, UTAH
Oct. 5Mike Bercovici, ASUStefan McClure, CALMatt Haack, ASU
Oct. 12Devontae Booker, UTAHTravis Feeney, WASHTom Hackett, UTAH
Oct. 19Christian McCaffrey, STANShalom Luani, WSUTim White, ASU
Oct. 26Luke Falk, WSUCameron Smith, USCKa’imi Fairbairn, UCLA
Nov. 2Vernon Adams, Jr., ORETravis Feeney, WASHCharles Nelson, ORE
Nov. 9Luke Falk, WSUGionni Paul, UTAHRaymond Hudson, CAL
Nov. 16Jared Goff, CALAntonio Longino, ASUCasey Skowron, ARIZ

 

Washington State Upsets UCLA With Local Pride

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Jevone Moore
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Nov 14, 2015 UCLA running back Paul Perkins (24) being guard tight by Washington State linebacker Ivan McLennan (3) during second half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 14, 2015 Washington State wide receiver Gabe Marks (9) after his game winning touchdown catch during second half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 14, 2015 Washington State wide receiver Gabe Marks (9) after his game winning touchdown catch during second half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Pasadena, Ca –  The local player from Venice High now a Red shirt Junior Wide Receiver for the Washington State Cougars Gabe Marks scores the winning touchdown with .03 seconds on clock. Washington State came into Rose Bowl looking for a victory and came away gaining some respect with 31-27.

This game had a bunch of little story lines and post season bowl positions on the line for both teams. Cougars quarterback Luke Falk was the one of the team heroes coming into the game running coach Leach offense well. Falk was knocked out the game in the second quarter but went through the pre concussion protocol and cleared his head during halftime. This gutty performance passing 38/53 331 yards and 3 touchdowns, non bigger than 21 yarder to Marks for the win. No matter how much the Bruins front seven pressured him he just kept finding a way get first downs.

Nov 14, 2015 UCLA receiver Jordan Payton (9) dropping touchdown during first half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 14, 2015 UCLA receiver Jordan Payton (9) dropping touchdown during first half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

UCLA defense was able to stop the traditional running game hold the Cougars to 61 gross yards. The quick outs, and slants as new age running game ate the Bruins up.  The late interception in endzone by Jaleel Wadood  to stop Washington State from scoring late in 4th quarter setting up what Bruin hopefuls were wishing for a victory. The Bruins got the ball on 20 yard line with 3:13, 3 timeouts and 80 yards to a victory. Freshman Josh Rosen who had not thrown a touchdown all game need to find away to put this Bruin team on his back. 10 players later the Rose Bowl was all energized by uncharacteristic 37 yard run by Rosen who saw a big hole on the scramble. The magic was short lived because the Cougars had just enough time for the upset.

Nov 14, 2015 UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen (3)scrambling for a late 4th quarter touchdown during second half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 14, 2015 UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen (3)scrambling for a late 4th quarter touchdown during second half of Washington State vs UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca(Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

During the post game press conference Bruin Coach Jim Mora spoke about the offense sputtering in first half settling for two earlier field goals verses two touchdowns. Coach spoke on the end of the game but told his players, “We have to focus on plays during game that led up to last plays first.” So you can see the big picture of coach Mora knowing that his team has to play for the full 60 minutes to get results they need.

The Pac-12 south is still in sight and each of the top three teams control their own destiny with two games to play. So who ever can win out will get the nod for Pac-12 Championship game, so will be Utah, USC, or UCLA? We will be able to have clearer picture next Saturday when Bruins travel to Utah for another tough battle in Pac-12 conference.

USC Wins Home Opener

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Suga Brown-Faal
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Nov 13 USC Men's Basketball point guard (12) Julian Jacobs getting past San Diego defender at San Diego vs USC Basketball game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 13 USC Men's Basketball true freshman (4) Chimezie Metu playing above the rim against San Diego defenders at San Diego vs USC Basketball game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 13 USC Men’s Basketball true freshman (4) Chimezie Metu playing above the rim against San Diego defenders at San Diego vs USC Basketball game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Los Angeles, CA – The USC Trojans men’s basketball team hosted the San Diego Toreros at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.

On paper these two teams gave the impression that they were equally matched. Both teams being very light on seniors in their lineup and having an ample amount of returning underclassmen, but that was truly an illusion. The Trojans sent the Toreros back to San Diego with a huge loss 83 – 45.

Nov 13 USC Men's Basketball Head Coach Andy Enfield calling out instructions against San Diego during the San Diego vs USC Basketball game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 13 USC Men’s Basketball Head Coach Andy Enfield calling out instructions against San Diego during the San Diego vs USC Basketball game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The Trojans came out of the tip off with all intentions maintaining their winning streak over the Toreros.  The Trojan’s field goal percentage was at all most 49% in the first half verses the Toreros mere 21%, which was a contributing factor to USC being up 23 points at the half. At no time was the Trojans lead ever in danger.

USC owned the floor with Jordan McLaughlin putting up 20 points and 3 others in double digits (Bennie Boatwright, Julian Jacobs and Elijah Stewart). In addition to out scoring the Toreros, the Trojans also issued out lessons in defensive rebounding. The Trojans pulled down 40 defensive rebounds giving infinite second chance opportunity. Now it should be noted that Chimezie Metu is in route to being a blocking machine he just needs to get a touch stronger in his ball handling skills then he will be utterly dangers.

Nov 13 USC Men's Basketball (4) Chimezie Metu and (0) Darion Clark protecting the rim against San Diego during the San Diego vs USC Basketball game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Nov 13 USC Men’s Basketball (4) Chimezie Metu and (0) Darion Clark protecting the rim against San Diego during the San Diego vs USC Basketball game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

San Diego clearly was still trying to adjust to their new coaching staff’s ( Head Coach Lamont Smith and Assistant Coaches Russell Springmann, Sam Scholl, Chris Gerlufson) way of playing ball. There were several times during the game when they lacked confident about where everyone was suppose to be on the play as if it were their first time playing together. USD did have a few rays of sunshine during the Trojan rainstorm with Hunter Summy’s beautiful 3 point shot with a assist from Tyler Williams and Duda Sanandze contribution of 12 points.

This was USC season opener and they did it in great Hollywood fashion. Hopefully this is a glimpse into their season’s future.

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