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Chauncey Washington | College | USC |
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| Sport | American football |
| Position | RB |
| Jersey # | 23 |
| Class | Redshirt Senior |
| Career | 2003 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | April 29, 1985(1985-04-29) Carson, CA |
| High School | South High School, Torrance, CA |
Another Reggie Bush in the making - Chauncey Washington was often nicknamed
"The General", perhaps because in the USC's armed forces on the football field he is next in line to the
"President" that is Reggie. To his friends, Chauncey Washington is simply "C-Dub".
Washington had a celebrated career as an athlete at South Torrance High School. In his Senior 2002 season, he earned numerous All-American honors, running for 1,549 yards on 140 carries (11.1 avg.) with 23 TDs while catching 13 passes for 200 yards (15.4 avg.) with 2 TDs in 2002 despite missing 5 games with a knee injury. He also earned substantial notice as a sophomore and junior player
As a Senior, Washington was ranked as the #12 running back in the nation by ESPN.com was aggressively recruited by USC and Michigan State, as well as Wisconsin, Oregon, Oregon State, ASU, Arizona, Boston College and Washington State.
Although Washington admitted he grew up as a rival-UCLA fan, he became USC's second commitment to the 2003 recruiting class in May of 2002. That heralded Trojan recruiting class that included two other highly touted running backs: 2005 Heisman Trophy-winner Reggie Bush as well as Colorado high school all-star and future USC touchdown leader LenDale White. Going into their freshman 2003 season, all three backs were considered to be talented enough to challenge for the starting position and all three played during the USC opener at Auburn. Unfortunately, his first three seasons were hampered by numerous problems.
Washington's freshman season was limited by a nagging ankle injury suffered in the second game of the season that caused him to miss half the season and the 2004 spring practice due to a stress fracture in the ankle. He was ruled academically ineligible for the 2004 season and was redshirted. After an impressive spring practice in 2005, he was again academically ineligible for the 2005 season and lost his athletic scholarship. After mulling entering the NFL Draft, quitting or transferring to a different school (with easier academic requirements); Washington, encouraged by his parents, teammates and university staff, decided to stay in school and focus on academics while paying his own way through school. After much focus and hard work, Washington finally regained academic eligibility in the spring of 2006, and regained his scholarship that August.
Initially planned as the starting running back for the 2006 USC Trojans, the redshirt-Junior suffered a hamstring injury in pre-season practice. To allow Washington to properly recover, USC began the 2006 season with first-ever true freshman running back. By mid-season, Washington had re-gained the starting position. He told the Los Angeles Times' Gary Klein that he had decided to forego the 2007 NFL Draft and return for his redshirt senior season.
Going into 2007 Spring Practice, Washington's grades again became a concern. He will be in contention for the starting tailback spot in the 2007 season, with pressure from a number of underclassmen and previously injured Hershel Dennis.
NEWS FEED John David Booty completes his job well at USC pro day (Los Angeles Times) The quarterback is near-perfect in his throws, particularly excelling with deep passes. Keith Rivers, Sedrick Ellis and Chauncey Washington also impress. NFL Draft Update (The Sports Network) NFL Draft Update Jacksonville Jaguars 2008 NFL Draft Review (Centre Daily Times) 1 - Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida (6-5, 271); 2 - Quentin Groves, OLB/DE, Auburn (6-3, 259); 5 - Thomas Williams, LB, USC (6-1, 238); 5 - Trae Williams, CB, South Florida (5-9, 193); 7 - Chauncey Washington, RB, Southern (5-11, 211) USC now can tackle tailback issue (Los Angeles Times) Three seniors left after last season, but there are still six competing for playing time and all have looked sharp at times this spring. UCLA's defense faces big challenge against USC (Los Angeles Times) Bruins won last year behind stellar play by the defensive unit, but Booty's experience and leadership are significant tools for the Trojans. Booty's wish does come true (Los Angeles Times) Just as he wanted, the USC quarterback is chosen by Minnesota in the fifth round; Davis is the first UCLA player chosen. Chiefs find draft quality in quantity (Lexington Herald-Leader) Arizona: The Cardinals needed to address their pass defense, which ranked 28th in the NFL last season. CB Dominique Rogers-Cromartie was a steal at No. 16 and defensive ends Calais Campbell, Kenny Iwebema and Chris Harrington can help dial up the heat up front. B Atlanta: The Falcons gave their fans hope -- and also slammed the book shut on the Michael Vick era -- by drafting Matt Ryan at ... Panthers get good marks (Greensboro News & Record) Two first round picks should help restore the team's running game. (Credit: "") AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports) Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell. NFL DRAFT: Ravens made shrewd moves (Everett Herald) NEW YORK -- Let's be honest: It's almost impossible to say which teams are winners and losers in the immediate aftermath of the NFL draft. It takes at least two years to figure out the true diamonds, dogs, reaches, bargains and busts of any draft class. |
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