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‘No-name’ defensive line must make its impact felt
The line returns only one full-time starter but has plenty of depth to combat key losses.
Read the rest of this article »Special teams must mold new kicker, punter
New coach Brian Schneider gives the unit more focus, while Jacob Harfman shakes up the field.
Read the rest of this article »In football and life, Byers breaks the mold
Over the years, guard Jeff Byers has provided leadership and even financial advice.
Read the rest of this article »Trojans will need maximum protection
All five starters return to an offensive line unit regarded by many as the nation’s best.
Read the rest of this article »New-look linebackers have NFL-sized shoes to fill
USC’s ability to reload will be tested after last year’s starters move on to the pros. The new unit has been waiting for their opportunity.
Read the rest of this article »With receivers, experience counts
Seasoned veterans like Damian Williams and Ronald Johnson will be key to offset inexperience at quarterback.
Read the rest of this article »In the backfield, faces are familiar
The names are the same from a season ago, and the players say they are content with the three-back rotation.
Read the rest of this article »Thin margin of error could keep USC sharp
In the constantly evolving world of college football, how long can one team so fixed in its ways stay on top? Every year the Trojans must endure a roster overhaul, a change that requires USC coach Pete Carroll to tinker his style ever so slightly. But when the philosophy remains the same year in and [...]
Read the rest of this article »Barkley has legitimate shot at starting role
Aaron Corp’s cracked fibula may pave the way for Matt Barkley to start as a true freshman.
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