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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USC Football: Cal Upsets USC If

Cal upsets USC if… The Bears are able to establish a running game in the fashion of Stanford.  Cal has three pretty good backs in Isi Sofele, Brendan Bigelow, and C.J. Anderson.  Sofele and Anderson…Read More

USC Football: Grading USC In Stanford Game

The Trojans played their worst game of the year in Palo Alto against the Stanford Cardinal and the final score reflected it.  The Trojans looked out of sync for 3 quarters and it cost them a win.  There…Read More

USC Football: Stanford Dominated the Trojans in the Trenches

As I watched the game, many of the things that I mentioned that Stanford must do in order to upset USC, I saw unfolding before my eyes.  The Cardinal dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of…Read More

USC Football: Stanford Beats the Trojans If

Stanford beats USC on offense if… If they can control the line of scrimmage and chew up the clock, keeping the Trojans’ high powered offense on the sideline. The Cardinal have a simple offensive game…Read More

USC Football: Grading USC Through Week Two

Offensive Grades Quarterback Grade – B+ Matt Barkley has completed 67.6% of his passes for 559 yards to go with 10 TDs and only 1 INT.  He has looked in total control of the offense and on occasion…Read More

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USC Football: Syracuse Post Game Commentary

Who Left The Screen Door Open? As I watched the Trojans’ offense against the Syracuse Orangemen I…Read More

USC Football: Syracuse Upsets USC If

It is unthinkable to believe that Syracuse has a chance to upset the Trojans on Saturday at MetLife…Read More

USC Football: Trojans’ Young Defensive Line vs. Syracuse’s Offensive Line

The defensive line that started against Hawaii had a grand total of zero starts between them and it…Read More

USC Football: Hawaii Post Game Commentary

As the No. 1 team in the nation, the Trojans certainly did not disappoint in their 2012 debut.  There…Read More

USC Football: Five Things to Watch vs. Hawaii

As the Trojans kick off the 2012 football season in the Coliseum against the Hawaii Warriors, there…Read More

USC Fall Camp Preview: Linebackers

There should be no surprise who the three starting linebackers for the Trojans will be in 2012.  If…Read More

USC Fall Camp Preview: J.R. Tarvai vs. Antwaun Woods

The battle to replace Christian Topou as the starting nose guard comes down to true sophomore J.R. Tarvai…Read More

USC Fall Camp Preview: Defensive MVPs

It has been a few years since I have been excited about the Trojans defense but I am anxiously awaiting…Read More

College Football: Damage Not Limited To The Penn State Football Program

I know that my view may be in the minority but I do not agree with the penalties handed out by the NCAA…Read More

USC Football: A Look at the Trojans Defensive Line

The key to any great defense is the defensive line.  A defensive line that is able to control the line…Read More

USC Football: The Depth of the Receiving Corps

In Robert Woods and Marqise Lee, the Trojans have the best receiver tandem in the nation.  In order…Read More

USC Football: George Farmer’s Opportunity

With news that Robert Woods will sit out at least until fall camp the question about who will step up…Read More

USC Recruiting: Lane Kiffin Delivers

The NCAA-imposed 30 scholarship reduction over a 3-year span was supposed to cripple the recruiting…Read More

USC Football: Junior Seau The Founder of Club 55

As I looked down at the notification on my phone I couldn’t believe what it said: “Ex-NFL…Read More

2012 NFL Draft: First Round Recap

1. Indianapolis Colts – QB Andrew Luck, Stanford- No surprise here.  Luck was crowned the top…Read More