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It was a big spring for the USC inside linebackers on a number of levels. Lining up out of a new defensive set with a dramatic change in philosophy, not to mention a new position coach in Mike Ekeler, they emerged as one of the standout groups of the...

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...

LOS ANGELES -- The USC Trojans opened up the 2013 spring ball practice session with a spirited workout, which is typical for the first day of spring. "I thought things looked good today," USC coach Lane Kiffin said. "That is usually the case in sp...

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...

With the hiring of Clancy Pendergast as the USC Trojans' defensive coordinator, there are several players who could be affected by a 3-4 scheme, which Pendergast has run in the past as part of his multiple sets. Here's a look at some players who ...

What are your thoughts on the possibility of the Trojans using more of a 3-4 defense this year? Garry Paskwietz One of the most interesting areas of speculation for the Trojans this offseason has been the possibility of incorporating elements of ...

As fellow official visitors walked toward the field through the Coliseum tunnel on Saturday night, USC defensive end commit Kylie Fitts (Redlands, Calif./Redlands East Valley) looked up at the stands and envisioned a sellout crowd. He imagined himsel...

LOS ANGELES -- Freshman defender Jabari Ruffin will most likely redshirt the 2012 season at USC, Trojans coach Lane Kiffin announced this week. Ruffin, from nearby Downey, has not played in any of the Trojans' first four games. He began as a lineb...

LOS ANGELES -- USC linebacker Scott Starr and offensive lineman David Garness will miss the rest of the 2012 season, Trojans coach Lane Kiffin announced Sunday. Starr, a true freshman from nearby Norco, Calif., will apply for a medical redshirt af...

LOS ANGELES -- Some selected quotes from head coach Lane Kiffin's Sunday night conference call following the Trojans' 27-9 victory over California. OPEN: "Really, the story of the game was the line of scrimmage." "You know, you just look at ...

LOS ANGELES -- No. 13 USC Trojans beat California Golden Bears for the ninth straight season on Saturday at the Coliseum, 27-9. Here are news, notes and quotes from the game that won't make it into our other coverage from the day: Seven sacks C...

LOS ANGELES -- We're just about set to go here at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum for No. 13 USC against Cal. Here are some last-minute updates as we approach the 3 p.m. PT kickoff: It looks as if USC's offensive line will be assembled differently thi...

LOS ANGELES -- It was another beautiful day on Brian Kennedy/Howard Jones field on Tuesday as the team prepared to take on Syracuse and its explosive quarterback, Ryan Nassib, on Saturday. Right from the get-go, defensive backs coach Marvin Sanders c...

LOS ANGELES - There certainly was a different feel on Brian Kennedy/Howard Jones Field on Tuesday as the Trojans set their game plan in motion for Saturday's game with the Hawaii Warriors. The team was in full gear today and it was a more spirited pr...

Of the teams who finished in the top 10 of last season's end-of-year AP Poll, nine finished with a positive turnover margin, an average of more than +10 each. No. 2 LSU forced 20 more turnovers than it committed; No. 3 Oklahoma State did even better ...