Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Spring look around the Pac-10 - ESPN
...USC Trojans
Spring practice starts: March 20
Spring game: April 7

Spring key: USC welcomes back 10 starters from a defense that was dominant a year ago, particularly late in the season. It welcomes back seven starters from an offense that rolled over Michigan's vaunted defense in the Rose Bowl. Yes, the Trojans, the likely preseason No. 1, are national title favorites again. The only significant area of concern is receiver, where Steve Smith and Dwayne Jarrett must be replaced. The offense won't have the skills of coordinator Lane Kiffin any longer, though, as he's taken over as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders. That means Steve Sarkisian will run the show with help from new receivers coach and passing game coordinator John Morton...

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