Thursday, August 31, 2006

[Kredell] A special effort is essential - LA Daily News
...With an inexperienced offense featuring new starters at quarterback and running back, the Trojans aren't likely to survive such special teams breakdowns this year.

"This year, we're going to have to kick it up a notch," said Rey Maualuga, who plays on punt coverage and also will see a lot of time at linebacker. "It all starts with special teams. We need the best players to help the team the best that we can."

The coaches seem to know this. Just look at the lineup of players scheduled to see time on punt coverage this season: Brian Cushing, Kevin Ellison, Cary Harris, Oscar Lua, Kaluka Maiava, Clay Matthews, Maualuga, Taylor Mays, Josh Pinkard, Dallas Sartz, Kevin Thomas, Terrell Thomas and Thomas Williams...

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