Tailback Joe McKnight overcame several injuries and ailments during nearly 1 1/2 seasons at USC to play in 18 consecutive games.

But the sophomore from Louisiana, who had a career-best rushing performance last week against Arizona State, said Wednesday that he probably would not play Saturday against struggling Washing

In search of a salve for last season’s oft-ailing running game, USC is turning to a familiar page in its playbook - Student Body Right. As in, line up a veritable student body of candidates at tailback and everything should be right.

When the Trojans, who are finishing up spring practice this week, return in August, there figures to

In wake of comments made by high school running back Joe McKnight, USC compliance officials are investigating whether an NC

USC Investigates McKnight’s Recruitment
(AP) LOS ANGELES Southern California is looking into whether it may have violated NCAA recruiting rules while pursuing highly rated recruit Joe McKnight, a university official said.

McKnight signed a national letter of intent with USC on Wednesday and made comments during a news conference that seemed