CJ Gable News

USC ended a 9-4 season with a victory in the Emerald Bowl, but there are still plenty of questions heading into what could be a tumultuous off-season. Times staff writer Gary Klein takes a look at what's ahead for the Trojans: Who's going? Everson Griffen is gone, the junior defensive end saying he would make himself available for the NFL draft ...

A questionable decision in 2009 laid the groundwork for USC to return to prominence in 2010.

USC's victory over Boston College in the Emerald Bowl offered a positive end to the season, but it did little to soothe coach Pete Carroll's feelings in general regarding an underachieving year.

USC defensive end Everson Griffen said Saturday he would skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

So, since this game is basically over now, is McKnight ruled ineligible for next season as well and will he turn pro, USC fans? I'm more worried about CJ Gable than McKnight.

Southern California coach Pete Carroll is preparing for Saturday's Emerald Bowl with the thought that leading rusher Joe McKnight won't be able to play.

With final exams set to resume today at USC, C.J. Gable should be more than prepared mentally.

So, the team is back at it this week as they go into bowl prep. A couple of interesting story lines are taking shape as the season comes to a close.

28, 2009, in Los Angeles. Browse more photos>> Well, I am not going to spend a whole lot of time on this.

Click on the photo for a slideshow breaking down Pete Carroll's news conference previewing Saturday's game against UCLA.

Pete Carroll always strives for balance on offense. But with USC's season hanging in the balance, it's time to toss that concept in the recycling bin.

It was "Competition Tuesday" at Howard Jones Field, and the offense and defense were entangled in a fierce battle at the end-of-practice scrimmage.

The Arizona State Sun Devils hoped Southern California might have a letdown after a big victory over Oregon.

The Arizona State Sun Devils hoped Southern California might have a letdown after a big victory over Oregon.

Tuesday's USC practice provided three rare sights : C.J. Gable ran with the first-team offense.

Tailbacks Joe McKnight and Allen Bradford are sitting out most of Southern California's practice to rest injuries.

Running back Allen Bradford gained a career-high 147 yards on 15 carries in the Trojans' 42-36 victory over Oregon State on Saturday.

There was some interesting news from the coaching staff yesterday... Jeff Byers will start at center over Kristofer O'Dowd . This might be a shock to some but the running game doesn't seem to be where many of us think it should be.

USC employed a three-man tailback rotation until Stafon Johnson got hurt and the Trojans switched to a two-man rotation the past three games.

Reporting from South Bend, Ind. - Score one for Notre Dame fans. Their history of rowdy receptions for USC led to a change in routine Friday when Coach Pete Carroll and his team arrived at Notre Dame Stadium for a walk through.