OC/QB Coach Luke Huard says that QB Jayden Maiava has done a ton this offseason in taking guys in and increasing his leadership role, different from what he has in years past. Spending a ton of time with new guys and unifying the roster.

Coach says that Maiava is team 1st, team 2nd, team 3rd, team 4th, team 5th. All he cares about is helping…

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Coach Simmons says that the new age of 7 on 7 camps is good for endurance and getting the guys out and continuing to play, but it is still different from 11 on 11 padded football. There are things they can take from it, but still can’t replace real football development.

Coach says it’s been fun getting to know new DC Gary Patterson and that he…

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RB Coach Anthony Jones on the incoming freshman running backs

1. Shahn Alston is a bigger back, extremely productive, and can really play physical. He loves to lift weights
2. Deshonne Redeaux can do a little bit of everything. Is quick, strong, has breakaway speed, and can catch the ball out of the backfield. Can really do everything from the…

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Coach Trovon Reed immediately lit up when Jontez Williams was brought up. Says he was the best in the portal, and his job is to go and get the best and then make them better. Says he’s had his eye on him, and can’t wait to coach him.

Talks very highly about Elbert ‘Rock’ Hill and his work ethic already. Nothing will be handed to him, but he…

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On why he chose to come to USC, Safeties Coach Paul Gonzales said:

1. He is originally from the West Coast, so it was a great opportunity to get back out west.
2. It was an opportunity to coach with Gary Patterson again, with whom he has a ton of experience with
3. Coached against Lincoln Riley in the Big 12 and said it was the toughest offense to…

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Coach Skyler Jones discusses what a privilege it is to be promoted to DT Coach at USC. Talks about his beginnings and the work that he has put in to get to this point.

He also talks about his relationship with Coach Henny. They are both from the same area in Louisiana, and Henny was very instrumental in his development as a coach up to…

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During the DC search, Coach Nua says that it was NEVER a question that USC was where he wanted to be, and he just made sure that he remained grounded and in the moment. Can’t wait to get back to work.

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Mike Ekeler spoke about the opportunity to coach linebackers on top of the special teams as a huge reason why he was so excited about the opportunity to come to USC.

He also spoke about the opportunity to coach with Lincoln Riley. Spoke very highly about Riley and called the BEST QB coach in football, college, and the NFL.

He also mentioned…

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You can just tell what a great football mind Gary Patterson has. Spoke a lot about his scheme and how it has changed and developed over the 20+ years he has been coaching it.

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