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Shaun Cody watched helplessly from a hotel room in Buffalo, N.Y. Kyle Moore tried to make sense of it from Los Angeles.

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson , Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing and Miami Dolphins kick returner Ted Ginn , Jr.

There! It's official. By the count of 47-20, the votes are in. USC is rebuilding this year not reloading like all of the media hype had suggested.

As much as quarterbacks and running backs have defined the USC tradition, it's been the Trojans' linebackers who have taken over the NFL in recent years.

Trojans in the NFL focuses on USC Trojans, who were drafted into the National Football League this past NFL Draft, in an effort to follow the blossoming professional careers of some of your favorite players.

In this Sept. 25, 2008, file photo, Oregon State running back Jacquizz Rodgers is tackled from behind by Southern California defender Brian Cushing in the first half of their NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing and Denver Broncos kick returner/punt returner Eddie Royal have been selected as the AFC's top players for Week 6 of the NFL season.

Trojans in the NFL: Week six update >> Posted By nleitere 3 hours, 23 minutes ago in Sports Brian Cushing celebrates after intercepting a Carson Palmer pass.

For more college football predictions and analysis go to WhatIfSports.com Welcome to Week Six of the Charlie Weis extended job interview.

Now the Texans have a new rookie star at linebacker in Brian Cushing and coach Gary Kubiak said his presence has made Ryans even better.

Trojans in the NFL: Week five update >> Posted By nleitere 3 hours, 5 minutes ago in Sports Brian Cushing goes after the QB Trojans in the NFL focuses on USC Trojans, who were drafted into the National Football League this past NFL Draft, in an effort to follow the blossoming professional careers of some of your favorite players.

Out USC came for the 2009 season opener, the Los Angeles Coliseum throng welcoming each of the Trojans with the usual full-throated optimism.

No one can accuse the Houston Texans of not paying attention to defense. Houston has chosen a defensive player with six of the nine first-round selections in its history, including five of the last six drafts.

Opportunity plus talent equals tackles for loss - at least in the case of USC strong-side linebacker Michael Morgan .

The guy who Labors so hard for the football team at St. Joseph's Prep does answer to Mike since that is his given name.

A quarter of the 2009 college football season is in the rearview mirror for most teams, and conference play is beginning to take center stage across the country.

It will be the beginning of the Rey Maualuga reunion tour on Sunday at Lambeau Field when he gets to see former Southern Cal teammate Clay Matthews Jr., who was drafted in the first round by the Packers.

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The NFL's opening weekend had many storylines, including the season and professional debuts of many former Trojan football players.

HOUSTON a ' On the day they both were selected in the first round of the NFL draft, Brian Cushing texted Southern California roommate Mark Sanchez and said he would sack him on opening day.