Utah squeaked out a victory over Stanford and now leads USC by two games in the Pac-12 basketball standings following the Trojans’ 56-52 loss to Arizona State. If would the Trojans finish 12th, they play the fifth-place team in the Pac-12. That would be Oregon if the season ended today.

Matt Kalil ran the 40 in 4.99 seconds, the third-fastest time among offensive linemen. Kalil was one of only three linemen to break the five-second barrier.

Here are some more weights and measurements for USC players at the NFL combine:

DaJohn Harris 6-3, 306
Nick Perry 6-3 271
Christian Tupou 6-2, 289
Chris Galippo 6-1 241

USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil measured 6-6.5 and 306 pounds at the NFL combine. He also benchpressed 225 pounds a very respectable 31 times.
Tailback Marc Tyler measured 5-11, 219 pounds. Fullback Rhett Ellison was 6-5, 251 pounds, which should convince teams to move him to his natural position of tight end.

USC point guard Maurice Jones missed 30 of 39 shots in USC’s past three games.

Pete Carroll was asked about his infamous 2009 press conference remarks regarding Mark Sanchez during today’s media session at the NFL combine.
“Mark’s had a great start to his career,” Carroll said. “He’s an extraordinary quarterback and kid, and there’s nothing to hold him (back) from being a really big-time player.”

The big question when coaches get to visit high schools is whether Ed Orgeron ever crosses paths with Adrian Klemm. It might rival the infamous Orgeron-Gary Bernardi meeting in Santa Clarita that nearly resulted in an altercation.

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