About That Depth Chart

Freshman center Kris O’Dowd deserves some credit for coming into camp and winning the backup spot behind Matt Spanos over Nick Howell. Same for walk-on fullback Adam Goodman, who is the backup over Jody Adewale and Jordan Campbell.
And Everson Griffen, no surprise, is listed as an equal to Kyle Moore. If Moore sees that, we might have a fight in practice this week.

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Some Basketball

Although he is not enrolled in school, USC is trying to get point guard Angelo Johnson certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Johnson took several summer courses in an attempt to gain eligibility. He has until Sept. 17, the last day to enroll for the fall semester, to be approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse.

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Move Of The Day

We’ve discussed this since spring and today USC coach Pete Carroll acknowledged that safety Josh Pinkard will play a lot at cornerback and perhaps even start.
“Josh is an incredible athlete and he seems to be a more dominant athlete on our practice field at corner.”
Pinkard will rotate with Terrell Thomas, Cary Harris and Shareece Wright.

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Streak Ends

After throwing more than 400 passes without an interception in training camp, John David Booty threw a couple interceptions in Friday’s practice.

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Live From Salute To Troy

Long autograph lines for Pete Carroll but even longer lines for a drink. Joe McKnight and every other player are gamely signing autographs. I don’t see a big group after Mitch Mustain, surprisingly.
I might have to leave because three people asked me to take pictures of them with Patrick Turner. But several other people say they are fans of the blog! The blog!
Now it’s time to introduce 105 players. Time for a break. At least the fireworks draw praise among the crowd of 3,500, up from 3,100 last year. Who went that did not belong or know someone in a support group?

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Practice Report

Offensive tackle Sam Baker (ribs) returned to practice. Baker, John David Booty, Keith Rivers and Lawrence Jackson were elected team captains.

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