Austin Jackson’s departure and holes to fill leave USC in another offseason of uncertainty
4 years, 11 months ago

Austin Jackson’s departure and holes to fill leave USC in another offseason of uncertainty

LA Times  

Even before Austin Jackson declared early for the NFL draft, leaving a gaping hole on the left side of his offensive line, Clay Helton knew USC would soon be in desperate need of reinforcements up front. USC Sports USC left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker to return Left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, whom Pro Football Focus graded as USC’s top lineman last season, announced that he will return for his redshirt junior season. Wideout Tyler Vaughns, defensive tackle Jay Tufele, and right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker all announced in recent days that they’d be returning for another season. But with Jackson leaving early for the NFL and their offensive line set for another offseason of uncertainty, questions at left tackle won’t be leaving USC any time soon.

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Rams left guard Jonah Jackson day to day because of shoulder injury
5 months, 1 week ago

Rams left guard Jonah Jackson day to day because of shoulder injury

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Jonah Jackson is day to day because of a shoulder injury. Coach Sean McVay did not speak to reporters Wednesday and is expected to provide more information regarding Jackson’s injury on Thursday. “There’s gonna be guys going down for sometimes a day, sometimes an extended period of time.” Jackson signed a three-year …

USC’s offensive line still ‘a work in progress’ as Trojans’ schedule stiffens
1 year, 2 months ago

USC’s offensive line still ‘a work in progress’ as Trojans’ schedule stiffens

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams scrambles out of the pocket as Arizona defensive lineman Isaiah Ward rushes during a game at the Coliseum on Oct. 7. USC offensive line coach Josh Henson, said this week the line was “a work in progress.” Justin Dedich, USC’s fifth-year center and captain, agreed that the revamped group hasn’t meshed “at the same pace it …

Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon
1 year, 2 months ago

Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon

Associated Press  

New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has a torn Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the rest of the season. Second-year O-lineman Max Mitchell replaced Vera-Tucker against the Broncos, but Saleh wouldn’t reveal the Jets’ plan at right tackle moving forward. “He battled his way back this offseason from the injury a year ago and to have this …

Domani Jackson, USC corners face ‘steep learning curve’ as stiffer challenges loom
1 year, 3 months ago

Domani Jackson, USC corners face ‘steep learning curve’ as stiffer challenges loom

LA Times  

As a deep pass soared toward his sideline, a trailing Domani Jackson quickly closed the gap between him and the Nevada receiver. “Not everyone is perfect.” Through three games — and three resounding wins for USC — the 73-yard completion is perhaps the most disappointing play given up by the defense, which in many respects has been better than expected …

USC’s offensive line shuffle begins with Jonah Monheim moving to left tackle
1 year, 5 months ago

USC’s offensive line shuffle begins with Jonah Monheim moving to left tackle

LA Times  

Southern California offensive lineman Jonah Monheim in the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 2, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. A position adjustment was always in the plans for offensive lineman Jonah Monheim. Monheim was USC’s starting left tackle as the Trojans opened camp Friday, a change offensive line coach Josh Henson said was because of “just how …

More left-tackle-by-committee for USC this week against Stanford? It could happen
2 years, 4 months ago

More left-tackle-by-committee for USC this week against Stanford? It could happen

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley huddles with his players during a game against Rice on Saturday at the Coliseum. Asked whether he might employ the same strategy this Saturday in USC’s Pac-12 opener at Stanford, Riley said, “there’s always a chance.” One thing seems clear: USC’s open battle at left tackle will continue for at least one more week. His ankle …

Who has the right stuff to start at left tackle at USC? The competition is fierce
2 years, 4 months ago

Who has the right stuff to start at left tackle at USC? The competition is fierce

LA Times  

Courtland Ford, above, and Bobby Haskins are battling to start at left tackle for USC. USC offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Josh Henson wouldn’t commit to naming a left tackle Tuesday, and while Wednesday’s depth chart reveal might list one name above the other, Henson made it clear that Bobby Haskins and Courtland Ford would be competing through the …

Top-rated USC offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees will return for sixth season
3 years ago

Top-rated USC offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees will return for sixth season

LA Times  

At the end of a week that saw its most dynamic player, receiver Drake London, declare for the NFL draft and several others enter the transfer portal, USC got some reassuring news along its offensive line. Andrew Vorhees, USC’s top-rated offensive lineman last season, will return for a sixth season, offering the Trojans an important anchor along a front that …

Seen and heard at USC’s final preseason scrimmage: Tahj Washington’s value, redshirt freshman tackles and more
3 years, 4 months ago

Seen and heard at USC’s final preseason scrimmage: Tahj Washington’s value, redshirt freshman tackles and more

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC quarterback Jaxson Dart lofted a ball downfield in the direction of wideout Kyle Ford. You’ve probably seen that for yourselves.” USC gave Jonah Monheim some reps at left tackle last week, and Andrew Vorhees got some work there, too. Slovis got more reps in Saturday’s scrimmage after playing only a few series in the Trojans’ first …

Courtland Ford, Jonah Monheim provide glimpse of USC offensive line starting lineup
3 years, 4 months ago

Courtland Ford, Jonah Monheim provide glimpse of USC offensive line starting lineup

LA Times  

The two redshirt freshmen had already established themselves as the leading contenders in USC’s left tackle competition, taking turns to see who might fill the glaring hole on the Trojans’ offensive line. But on Monday, for the first time in fall camp, both Courtland Ford and Jonah Monheim took their places on USC’s first-team offense. Helton said last week that …

Who will step up at left tackle for USC?
3 years, 9 months ago

Who will step up at left tackle for USC?

LA Times  

When Alijah Vera-Tucker slid over to left tackle last season, stepping into a spot vacated by an NFL draft first-rounder, there was little doubt that USC’s top interior lineman was its best option on the blindside. Jalen McKenzie will enter this season as one of the Trojans’ most experienced linemen and will be “in the mix” to switch to left …

USC’s Alijah Vera-Tucker declares for the NFL draft
4 years ago

USC’s Alijah Vera-Tucker declares for the NFL draft

LA Times  

USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker first declared for the draft in September before opting to return. Alijah Vera-Tucker first declared for the NFL draft in September, but when the Pac-12 solidified plans a month later to play its shortened season, the anchor of USC’s offensive line opted to return. His initial return to USC ahead of this season helped lift …

USC O-lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker opts back in for season
4 years, 3 months ago

USC O-lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker opts back in for season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has opted back into the upcoming season, giving an enormous boost to the Trojans’ offense. He is expected to move to left tackle this season as the replacement for first-round pick Austin Jackson, now the Miami Dolphins’ rookie starting left tackle. “I’m eager to lead my teammates down the tunnel of …

USC’s goal for a shortened football season? Climbing to top of the Pac-12
4 years, 3 months ago

USC’s goal for a shortened football season? Climbing to top of the Pac-12

LA Times  

USC coach Clay Helton His seat was scorching hot when Helton was last seen coaching from the sideline at the Holiday Bowl. Since that 49-24 loss to finish an 8-5 season, USC hired two new coordinators, revamped the entire defensive staff, retooled its recruiting operation, and generally seemed to get its ducks in a row. USC defensive coordinator Todd Orlando …

USC quarterback Matt Fink happy to be welcomed back into the fold
5 years, 4 months ago

USC quarterback Matt Fink happy to be welcomed back into the fold

LA Times  

If he were at any other school, with any other coach, Matt Fink understands he might not have been welcomed back. At the conference’s media day last month, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham made it clear he wouldn’t accept the circumstances Fink brought upon himself. “I don’t give up.” A chance at earning the starting job, however, was not the driving …

USC freshman defensive end Drake Jackson seen as a ‘first-round talent’
5 years, 8 months ago

USC freshman defensive end Drake Jackson seen as a ‘first-round talent’

LA Times  

Drake Jackson has only been on the USC campus for three months, but his startling performance during six weeks of spring football already has some talking about his departure. “He’s a first-round talent, and I wouldn’t be shocked if he leaves in three years,” USC sophomore linebacker Palaie Gaoteote IV said. I think he’s a three-and-out guy for sure.” Jackson, …

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