Author: Victor Haltom

USC Trojan quarterbacks have been relatively frequent first-round selections in recent NFL drafts. However, as has been well-chronicled, many of them have not had stellar NFL careers. All indications point to a different story with Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. The Chicago Bears Are Due to Have a First-Round QB Selection Pan Out In the 21st century, the Bears have selected three quarterbacks with first-round picks — Rex Grossman (2003 – 22nd overall), Mitchell Trubisky (2017 – second overall), and Justin Fields (2021 – 11th overall). None lived up to expectations. As noted in The Athletic, “[t]he typical Bears…

News of O.J. Simpson’s death has sparked visceral reactions from family members and friends of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown-Simpson. Others who were involved in the football star’s life have also weighed in. The Slayings of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown-Simpson https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/1778493372254093775 In 1994, Goldman and Brown-Simpson were stabbed to death outside of her condominium in Brentwood. Simpson was immediately suspected in connection with the slayings. Per CBS News: “Evidence found at the scene seemed overwhelmingly against Simpson. Blood drops, bloody footprints[,] and a glove were there. Another glove, smeared with blood, was found at his home…. “On the night…

NFL.com is paying tribute to the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Play commenced today — April 11, 2024 — in golf’s first major tournament of the year. And the folks over at NFL.com are tipping their cap to the world’s best golfers, as well as one of the world’s most famous golf venues. The Masters The Masters was first played in 1934. Founded by golfing legend Bobby Jones, it is one of golf’s four major tournaments. It is played every April at the August National Golf Club. Tiger Woods Is Competing, Along with Other Golf Stars. Living gold legend…

L.A. Rams running back Kyren Williams had a terrific year in the 2023 season. However, Williams has had injury issues, and the Rams are not all that deep at running back right now. Should they look to strengthen that position by drafting USC’s MarShawn Lloyd? Sports Illustrated recommends that the Rams consider adding Lloyd to their running back room. Assessing the Depth of the L.A. Rams at the Running Back Position The Rams’ current stable of running backs includes: Kyren Williams Royce Freeman Ronnie Rivers Zach Evans Williams is the solid starter. As reported by Sports Illustrated: “Williams was incredible in…

O.J. Simpson, who won the Heisman Trophy for USC in 1968, and who was famously involved in the trial of the century, has passed away at age 76. Simpson had a roller-coaster ride of a life, receiving both popular acclaim and notorious ill repute. https://twitter.com/TheRealOJ32/status/1778430029350707380 O.J. Simpson Achieved Greatness on the Gridiron Simpson’s accomplishments on the football field were many. Simpson, who was born in San Francisco, CA, in 1947, was a standout football player for both the USC Trojans and the Buffalo Bills. He also had a brief stint with the San Francisco 49ers at the tail end of…

Mel Kiper, Jr.’s most recent mock draft is out, and in it, he forecasts an interesting second-round choice for the L.A. Rams. In  Kiper’s mock draft, the Rams trade up in the second round to claim quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. PFF considers Penix a first-round caliber prospect. And, in a recent CBS Sports mock draft, Penix is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 13th overall pick in the first round. CBS Sports offered this justification for the projected pick: “Michael Penix Jr. makes his debut in this series of mock drafts thanks to his stock rising after a pro…

USC remains hot on the recruiting trail. The most recent addition to the Trojans’ 2025 recruiting class is swift wide receiver Romero Ison from Maryland. Ison becomes the tenth member of USC’s 2025 recruiting class, which is now the third-highest-rated class in the nation, and rising. USC Is Red Hot on the Recruiting Trail The Trojans have recently landed several highly-touted recruits, and many of them, like Ison, are from States other than California. Here are the current members of the Southern California 2025 recruiting class: Justus Terry, DL, Manchester Georgia Julian Lewis, QB, Carrollton, Georgia Isaiah Gibson, EDGE, Warner…

Rashee Rice faces fallout on numerous fronts as a result of the street race and hit-and-run incident in which he was involved on March 30, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. As previously reported in Gridiron Heroics, Rice’s attorney, Royce West, expects criminal charges to be filed against Rice soon, possibly this week. Additionally, with the NFL monitoring the situation, Rice faces a likely suspension from the league, regardless of the outcome of any criminal case. And now, based on reporting from The Athletic, we learn that individuals who were involved in the multi-vehicle accident in Dallas have hired lawyers to bring…

The LA Rams sought to acquire quarterback Sam Howell before signing Jimmy Garoppolo. CBS Sports reports: “The Los Angeles Rams made a big move in free agency last month when they signed Jimmy Garoppolo to fill their opening at backup quarterback. However, it appears that Garoppolo wasn’t their first choice for the job. “During a recent interview, … Mike Garafolo of NFL Media revealed that the Rams were targeting former Commanders quarterback Sam Howell and that the coaching staff wanted him ‘badly,’ but they didn’t get him because the [Seattle] Seahawks were willing to pay more.” On March 14, 2024,…

The LA Rams may reap rewards in the 2024 NFL Draft if, as anticipated, there is a run on quarterbacks before their 19th overall selection comes up. In an insightful article published on April 6, 2024, Brock Vierra of Rams Wire astutely notes: “[T]he more QBs drafted before pick 19, the better. The Rams are on the verge of something special and the desperation of others could bring a fruitful harvest for GM Les Snead and the organization.” Numerous Quarterbacks Are Likely to Be Selected in the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft By all accounts, the first round…