usctr0jans IP Thread

[usctr0jans]

Really? Kinda surprised. Most other Lakers you gotta show up hours ahead of time, as you probably know.

Yea, I know what you mean. However on the exact same day, there was also a Shannon Brown signing and a Ron Artest Signing which most definitely helped the cause

[usctr0jans]

April 17, 2010

Today included a charity fundraiser called Swim with Mike held at the USC swim facility adjacent to the football practice field. Arrived there at around 9:00 A.M. to a sunny USC campus. Because normal football practices are now closed to the public, there was an opportunity to finally see a practice: buying a $15 lunch ticket to their barbeque to watch. As players were coming out of the locker room onto the practice field, I got Allen Bradford to sign a 8x10 photo and Lane Kiffin to sign a USC IC I got printed. Matt Barkley told us he would get us after practice. When the doors for the barbeque finally opened, I got to see Matt light it up by throwing a total of 5 TD passes including a one handed grab highlight. After a good lunch and practice, some of the guys immediately went next door to contribute to the Swim with Mike event by racing a few laps as a contest for charity. Eventually I got Matt to sign my 8x10 photo which was cool. Overall I had lots of fun and some unique experiences! :)

Totals:
1/1 Allen Bradford 8x10 photo
1/1 Lane Kiffin 8x10 USC Trojans IC
1/1 Matt Barkley 8x10 photo


These photos don't do enough justice. They look way sharper in person. haha

Matt Barkley


Allen Bradford


Lane Kiffin


I might head back over there next Saturday since I'm recieving some more photos I ordered online. Can just about 50/50 almost anyone on the team just ask. :)

[usctr0jans]

April 24, 2010

Recieved a shipment of new pics from Adoramapix this past week and went over to USC's Saturday practice to get them done. Arrived early to see if there was any celebrities at a charity called March of Dimes at Exposition Park, right next to USC. After 20 minutes of scouting, I decided that there were way to many people and I didn't see anyone, so I walked across the street to USC and got a couple players before they headed off to practice. First notable player that came out was true freshman, Kyle Prater, a top recruit who enrolled early to get the hang of things. He was pretty quiet, but signed my photo with no problems. C.J. Gable came out next and signed my photo, but he signed a little off the photo, which was weird, but I was ok with it. Matt Barkley and David Ausberry told me he would sign after practice. Since practice is stll not open to the public, I went over to "The Lot" (cafeteria marketplace on campus) and continued to watch the NFL Draft until practice was over. A couple hours later, I got the word it was over and rushed over to the practice field to get David Ausberry on a photo and Ronald Johnson on a photo. "RoJo" was pretty cool and always had a smile on his face, an overall great person to talk to. I wished him luck in the upcoming season and left it at that. Best item of the day was getting Matt Barkley on a mini helmet which turned out nice. When I was about to leave, I caught by Coach Ed Orgeron (who also played a role in the movie,"The Blind Side") and he was chatting with everyone! Extremely fun person to be around with. Signed my USC IC photo as I asked him what it was like to play in the movie. He said two words which pretty sumed up the whole thing, "Sandra Bullock". I laughed and said goodbye to him. Great day overall, I got most of thing I brought done, with the exception of Dillon Baxter whom I did not see the whole day.

Totals:
Kyle Prater 1/1 8x10 photo
C.J. Gable 1/1 8x10 photo
Ronald Johnson 1/1 8x10 photo
David Ausberry 1/1 8x10 photo
Matt Barkley 1/1 USC Mini Helmet
Coach Ed Orgeron 1/1 4x6 USC Trojans IC


Kyle Prater


C.J. Gable


Ronald Johnson


David Ausberry


Coach Ed Orgeron (super simple autograph lol)


Matt Barkley

[usctr0jans]

May 1, 2010

Recieved a generous ticket from a friend of mine to the final USC Spring Practice scrimmage of the season located at the Colliseum. They were also launching the 1st half of their 2 part team poster which was free. Overall a had a great time watching the Trojans take on each other. Dillon Baxter is definitely the real deal as he carried the ball 13 times for about 130 yards and a touchdown! Afterwards, the announced there would be autograph session for only 45 minutes after the game. Went down there immeadiately and was lucky enough to get close the the front of the line for Dillon Baxter as his line was the longest. After waiting for about 30 minutes, I finally got him to sign my item. After that I went and got anyone I had time for. Productive day for the most part. :)

Totals:
Dillon Baxter 1/1 8x10 Photo
C.J. Gable 1/1 card
Team Poster:
Lane Kiffin 1/1
Ronald Johnson 1/1
Nick Perry 1/1
Chris Galippo 1/1
Zach Herberer 1/1
Kristofer O'Dowd 1/1

Dillon Baxter


C.J. Gable


Team Poster

[usctr0jans]

May 4, 2010

Went to the game to get the free fleece blanket as a promotion they were having. Bill Russell of the L.A. Dodgers was also there to sign autographs as a part of their centerfield experience. Watching batting practice got me 2 game used balls which was a nice surprise. On to the game, which was primarily dead as the Brewers scored 9 runs in the 2nd inning and Kershaw was pulled before it finished. Left after the 6th inning which was a great day other than the game itself.

Totals:
Bill Russell 1/1 SS baseball, 1/1 (help) 4.5x5.5 promo photo

[chrisborene]

nice pickup on russell, ive got him a few times ttm and in person always nice,

? for you though, will you do 50/50's for autograph alley if you go again, i always hit them up when i go to the dodger games

[usctr0jans]

nice pickup on russell, ive got him a few times ttm and in person always nice,

? for you though, will you do 50/50's for autograph alley if you go again, i always hit them up when i go to the dodger games

Yea,thanks! He was a great guy in person

I'm not sure if I'll be back another dodger game on the weekends (when they have autograph alley) If I chang my mind, ill definitely let you know, thanks!