USC junior center Dewayne Dedmon announced he will leave school early to enter the 2013 NBA draft. “It's just my time to chase my dream and go to the NBA," Dedmon said in a statement released by the university.
The USC Trojans finished off spring ball on Saturday with a scrimmage in front of more than 15,000 fans at the Coliseum. Here are five things we learned from the day: 1. The Trojans explosive passing game is in good shape: There has been a lot of talk this spring about how the Trojans are looking to return to a more physical style of play that would involve power running football.
The Trojans hit Brian Kennedy-Howard Jones Field one last time on Thursday before they take part in the team’s spring game on Saturday in the Coliseum. Donning shorts and helmets, the practice was the least physical of the last four and a half weeks -- a fact not surprising considering a total of 20 players have been ruled out for Saturday’s contest including Randall Telfer, Antwaun Woods, De’Von Flournoy and Jabari Ruffin -- all suffering injuries within the last week.
USC basketball coach Andy Enfield has hired former San Diego State assistant Tony Bland as his associate head coach, a source confirmed on Wednesday. The news was first reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune.
USC coach Lane Kiffin was a guest on The Herd with Colin Cowherd on Wednesday morning and addressed the criticisms of quarterback Matt Barkley. Kiffin was quick to remind people that Barkley was rated as the top QB in college football at the beginning of last season and said he believes Barkley is the complete package.
As the Trojans begin the final week of practices prior to the spring game it was shoulder pads and shorts practice on Tuesday. The team has been hit with injuries during the physical spring and, even though the load was lightened a little, USC coach Lane Kiffin was happy with the intensity.
Longtime USC assistant basketball coach Bob Cantu announced on his Twitter account on Saturday night that he will not return to the Trojans staff. “I would like to thank USC for 12 good years!” Cantu wrote.
LOS ANGELES -- Injuries continue to be one of the big stories for the Trojans this spring as it was confirmed after practice that both George Farmer and Su’a Cravens will undergo knee surgeries. The news was more dire for Farmer after Kiffin confirmed the earlier media reports of a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, which will force him to miss the 2013 season.
As the USC Trojans begin their fourth week of spring ball, it has become apparent that injuries are taking a toll, as 19 players sat out on Tuesday and two more left practice due to injury. Both wide receiver George Farmer and defensive back Demetrius Wright were forced to depart the Tuesday practice early due to injuries and there was no word on their status at the end of the day.
Former USC quarterback Matt Barkley turned some heads last week with his pro day performance -- and teams are already showing significant interest. A source tells ESPN.com that the Buffalo Bills will host a private workout with Barkley and former USC teammate and receiver Robert Woods on Monday.
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