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The surprise position group of the 2012 USC season, and a collection of talent that shined once again this past spring, was the defensive line. Here's a look at some of the top storylines of the offseason for Ed Orgeron's group: Encore performance...

LOS ANGELES -- With the first two weeks of spring ball at USC highlighted by a brand-new defense and a heightened atmosphere of competition that has brought out the best in players at just about every position, it's been an eventful March for Lane Ki...

The Trojans are navigating through their share of injuries this spring. But at this time of year, as long as the injuries are not serious, they can offer a mixed blessing of sorts. When one player is forced to sit on the sideline, it gives anothe...

With Clancy Pendergast set to unveil an attacking defense that will run primarily out of a new 5-2 base look, more than a few eyes are sure to be focused squarely on this side of the ball this spring. With that in mind, here's a possible look at how ...

With USC's recruiting class of 2013 now signed, sealed and delivered, here's a look at where the newest Trojans might potentially fit into the depth-chart in a possible 3-4 look under new defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast. Defensive Line D...

LOS ANGELES -- The Trojans practiced under beautiful conditions out on Brian Kennedy/Howard Jones field once again on Wednesday, and there was a definite upbeat tone on the day for what turned out to be a sharp practice, particularly on the offensive...

Each week, WeAreSC columnist Jeremy Hogue will answer strategy and USC team questions in this mailbag: 1) Khaled Holmes left the Syracuse game with an injury. If he cannot play against Stanford, how does that impact the USC offensive line? The ...

LOS ANGELES - With the offensive fireworks provided by Matt Barkley and company stealing the headlines, it was the Trojans' domination on the defensive line of scrimmage that was somewhat lost in USC's 49-10 victory over Hawaii. Led by a defensive...

Stat of Half: Total offense for the Trojans The Trojans came out on the first play and hit a 75-yard touchdown pass from Matt Barkley to Marqise Lee. Things haven't gone quite as smooth through the rest of the half but they have still dominated th...

The No. 1-ranked USC Trojans begin their 2012 season on Saturday against Hawaii (4:30 p.m. PT) at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum. Here are five things to watch: 1. Who's playing? Because of Lane Kiffin's new injury-reporting restrictions that began th...

LOS ANGELES -- Here are news and notes from Saturday's scrimmage -- or "mock game", as coach Lane Kiffin called it -- that won't make it into our other coverage off the day. Trojans name captains USC's players voted to name the team's 2012 capt...

LOS ANGELES -- Here are news and notes from Wednesday's no-pads two-hour practice session that won't make it into our other coverage from the day. Talking about tiers Coach Lane Kiffin was all about defining the depth chart Wednesday, referring...

LOS ANGELES -- Here are news and notes from Tuesday's practice that won't make it into our other coverage off the session: Barkley to Woods improving The Matt Barkley to Robert Woods connection that looked so polished and perfect last season ha...

LOS ANGELES -- The No. 1-ranked USC Trojans returned to practice on Monday afternoon after Sunday's scrimmage, which saw a disciplined defense but a lackluster offense. Here are today's practice highlights: • The Trojans worked out in helmet...

LOS ANGELES -- Here are news, notes and stats from Sunday's evening scrimmage session for the Trojans, held at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum. We'll have more coverage from the session, including a look into Marqise Lee's personal-foul penalty that got h...

LOS ANGELES -- Unconcerned about having been named the AP preseason No. 1 team in the country, the USC Trojans were business as usual Saturday morning, participating in a low-key practice that lasted a little over two hours. Here are the practice hig...