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Trojans bring back Pendergast, Baxter to coaching staff


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It appears Clay Helton is bringing the band back together. On Tuesday, the USC football head coach announced the return of John Baxter as special teams coordinator amidst numerous media reports that Clancy Pendergast would also return as defensive coordinator. Pendergast served as USC’s defensive coordinator in 2013, when he helped construct a defense that […]

Special teams vital in Trojans’ success


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In my 10 years or so of playing Madden and NCAA Football video games, I had never blocked a kick or even seen one blocked. Sunday evening, that changed, when I denied a 31-yard field-goal try. So shocked and excited was I by this event, it occurred to me just how much I had taken […]

Stat to watch: Blocked kicks


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From 2006 to 2008, USC outscored its opponents by 15 points per game on average and the Trojans rarely played close games. A few points gained from superior special teams play would likely have not made a major difference in USC’s record. Beginning in 2009, the Trojans dominance slowed, and they began to play much […]