USC Football Stripped of 2004 Title

Outraged over alleged Kappa Sigma diatribe

(NEWSER) - Almost a month after a sexist email surfaced advising "cocksmen" on the rites of pursuing "targets," dozens of USC students stalked out of class and staged a boisterous protest. The email is believed to have been penned by a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and has gone viral, spawning outrage. "I know guys will talk, but to go to the extreme of an email is too much," one student tells KTLA . More»

National fraternity probing 'appalling' note

(NEWSER) - A fraternity email from a member of USC's Kappa Sigma chapter details how to be an effective "cocksman" and breach a woman's "pie"—vagina—or "gullet"—mouth and throat. "I will refer to females as 'targets," notes the author in his missive to his frat bros. "They aren't actual people like us men. Consequently, giving them a certain name or distinction is pointless." The email, obtained by Jezebel , includes a long list of cocksman vocab, such as "RDA (Raw Dog Assassin)," which refers to a man who "refuses to wear condoms because no feeling on earth can compare to a warm piece of pie." More»

Running back returns 2005 award

(NEWSER) - Reggie Bush says he will give back his 2005 Heisman Trophy over allegations that he received improper benefits while playing for USC . "While this decision is heart-breaking, I find solace in knowing that the award was made possible by the support and love of so many," said the New Orleans Saints running back in a statement. "Those are gifts that can never be taken away." The Times-Picayune has the statement here . More»

Tailback suffered mishap in weight room

(NEWSER) - USC tailback Stafon Johnson is in critical but stable condition and communicating nonverbally after surgery to repair a horrific weightlifting injury. Teammates say Johnson was bench-pressing yesterday and accidentally dropped the bar on his throat. After 7-plus hours of surgery, during which doctors realigned Johnson’s larynx, the athlete is expected to make a full recovery. The senior will probably not play again this season. More»

Gators stifle Vols; Va. Tech edges out Nebraska

(NEWSER) - The Washington Huskies stunned No. 3 USC today 16-13, winning with a 22-yard field goal with 3 seconds left, the Seattle Times reports. In other action:

• Vols coach Lane Kiffin may watch his mouth from now on. The No.1 Florida Gators beat Tennessee 23-13 with tight defense and 76 yards rushing by quarterback Tim Tebow, ESPN reports.