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SI Cover Jynx Strikes Again

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by The Beast

USC Tailback Emmanual Moody is the latest victim of the Sports Illustrated cover jynx. Earlier this week, Moody, along with USC tailbacks C.J. Gable and Chauncy Washington, graced the cover of Sports Illustrated's College Football Preview Magazine.

However, as of today, Moody will no longer sport the cardinal and gold of USC. According to USC Head Coach Pete Carroll, the sophomore tailback has decided to transfer.

After Thursday practice, Carroll told media, "We've talked about it for a couple days. It was not a snap decision. He's of the mind that he needs to move on. He's looking for an opportunity where he can be a featured guy. "

His transfer does not come to a surprise for USC fans. With ten running backs, playing time would definitely be limited and feelings could be tarnished.

Moody had been having a solid training camp, but he bruised his knee in a scrimmage Sunday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and didn't practice after that.


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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer
836 days ago
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Considering SI is a weekly, and figuring in double issues, there are about 50 covers a year, some with multiple people (as the once pictured). What percentage of these individuals have something happen to them to qualify a jinx? I have heard too many instances.
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TyduffyRed-Shirting
836 days ago
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That cover is also a regional one. Mine features Mike Hart and the Michigan Wolverines.
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NejoshiDiv-I Stud
835 days ago
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I don't like the idea of regional covers. They should have the same guy on the face of the cover throughout the nation.
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Ktj856Soccer Kid
836 days ago
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uh oh watch out mike hart's in trouble now. FEAR THE JINX!!
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Dcsundevil2002Div-I Stud
836 days ago
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So I guess this brings out a new question - Which Jinx is worse? The SI Cover Jinx or the Madden cover Jinx?
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Reeper182Soccer Kid
836 days ago
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The madden jinx because it is more believable... look vince young was put on the cover and he already got in trouble... expect a sub-par season from him anyway.
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TyduffyRed-Shirting
836 days ago
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I think the Madden jinx is worse as well. If I were a football player, I would specifically state to my agent not to put me on the cover.
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Silencer76AAA-er
836 days ago
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All I can say about the Madden curse is that I am glad LT passed on the cover. Means my fantasy team investment is safe.
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