Charles Gilmore

I am a former college football player for the SDSU Aztecs and the Portland State Vikings who has been a die hard Trojans football fan my entire life. I hope to provide a unique perspective as former collegiate athlete and a crazed fan. Follow me on Twitter @biggil91

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Pac-12 Championship Game: A Change Of Venue Is In Order

The Pac-12 Conference needs to find a way to make its championship game appear to be a championships game and not just another scheduled conference game.  In its current format, the title game comes…Read More

USC vs. Notre Dame: Do Trojans Have What It Takes To Beat the Irish?

On paper, the Trojans are one of the most talented teams in the country, if not the most. Their overall talent level exceeds that of Notre Dame. Unfortunately, games aren’t won on paper and there…Read More

USC Football: UCLA Upsets The Trojans If…

…the Trojans don’t play tough against the run. It will be imperative that the Trojans to stop the Bruins’ running attack. The run game, led by senior Johnathan Franklin, is the catalyst for this…Read More

USC Football: Final In-Depth Breakdown of the Win over ASU

The Trojans won a game on Saturday that the offense tried to give away.  Despite five turnovers from the offense, the Trojans have ensured that their match-up against UCLA will carry even higher stakes.…Read More

USC Football: ASU Beats The Trojans If

…if they can put the same stresses on the USC defense that Oregon and Arizona did with their spread attacks.  The Sun Devils, another spread offense, will look to spread the Trojans out and force them…Read More

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USC Football: Could Trojans Beat Oregon Ducks in a Rematch?

Could USC beat Oregon in a rematch?  Possibly, but it would be an extremely difficult task to accomplish. …Read More

USC Football: There Is No Defense For The Defense

It was a record setting day for the Trojans’ defense.  Unfortunately they were the kind of records…Read More

USC Football: Oregon beats Trojans if…

Oregon beats USC if… The Trojans don’t play tough, physical, assignment based defense.  Playing…Read More

USC Football: The View From The Northwest of the Oregon Ducks

Being a Southern California native living in the Pacific Northwest brings with it many challenges. …Read More

USC Football: Is Lane Kiffin Regressing Under Pressure?

Despite Huge Numbers, The Offense Is Offensive With so many expectations heading into the season, you…Read More

USC Football: Arizona Beats USC If

Arizona beats the Trojans if… …the Trojans struggle offensively.  The offense will need to be prepared…Read More

USC Football: What Trojan Defense Needs To Do For Another Road Win

After three consecutive weeks of piling up the defensive stats against the Pac-12’s weakest offenses,…Read More

USC Football: Don’t Put Too Much Stock Into The Offensive Performance

50 points scored.  458 total yards on only 48 offensive plays.  340 passing yards.  A 3rd quarter…Read More

USC Football: Grading The Trojans’ Offense Through 6 Games

Despite a 5-1 record after six weeks of play, the Trojans have under-performed in all but one game this…Read More

USC Football: Trojans’ Offense is a Failure of the Offensive Coordinator

If I told you that an offense was returning 10 out of 11 starters, you would think that offense would…Read More

USC Football: Washington Beats USC If…

…the Trojans perform in a fashion that rivals how they performed against Utah.  The Huskies will…Read More

USC Football: Grading USC Through Five Games

For this grading session, I am going to focus solely on the offensive side of the ball.  The Trojans…Read More

USC Football: Utah Beats Trojans If

Utah beats USC if… …the Trojans are unable to protect Matt Barkley in pass protection and by emphasizing…Read More

USC Game Preview: Utah Utes Defense

With the Utes sporting the worst offense in the Pac-12, their defense is clearly the strength of their…Read More

USC Football: Trojans Showed Hard-nosed Attitude vs. Cal Bears

There is nothing that I love more than hardnosed, physical football. Nothing defines hardnosed, physical…Read More