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USC's new defensive scheme for the 2013 season should maximize the talent the Trojans have in the front seven.

Kevin Gemmell offers up the three players to keep an eye on this year in the Pac-12.

Michael Smith wrestles with questions about Matt Barkley's arm strength as the QB recovers from shoulder surgery.

Watch highlights from NFL draft prospect Matt Barkley.

New USC men's basketball coach Andy Enfield talks with WeAreSC's Garry Paskwietz about what appealed to him about the USC job and if he'll be bringing Florida Gulf Coast's "Dunk City" mentality to Southern Cal.

Andre Ware discusses who may replace QB Matt Barkley as the starter at USC.

Kevin Gemmell talks with USC safety Dion Bailey about the Trojans' new defense.

After last season's dismal results, USC head coach Lane Kiffin finds himself on the hot seat heading into 2013.

Kevin Gemmell talks with new USC defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast about the Trojans' transition to an odd-front defense.

Kevin Gemmell talks with USC coach Lane Kiffin about moving on from 2012, the Trojans' quarterback competition and the buzz around receiver Marqise Lee.

At the New Level Athletics west regional 7-on-7 tournament held in Las Vegas, Nev., Erik McKinney talked with new USC defensive tackle commit Tashon Smallwood (Fresno, Calif./Central).

Craig Haubert and Tom Luginbill analyze which early enrollees from the 2013 recruiting class will make the biggest impact as freshmen.

Shelley Smith reports from Los Angeles where USC was unable to retain any of its half-dozen decommitments on National Signing Day.

Uncommitted linebacker Matthew Thomas played in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game. Thomas ranks No. 6 in the latest ESPN 300, up two spots since the last rankings release and No. 1 among OLBs. Thomas' final five: FSU, Miami, Alabama, Georgia and

No. 3 safety Leon McQuay III, No. 32 overall in the ESPN 150, commits to USC over Florida State, Vanderbilt and Michigan during the fourth quarter of the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game.

Dave Telep recaps the first day of the City of Palms Classic from Fort Myers, Fla.