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**Katzenboyer** · 04-12-2007, 10:09 AM

I love this.

Sure, these linebackers we're bringing in aren't "Elite" -- but that's ok with me. These are the "glue guys" -- the kind of guys you build a solid defense around.

Once this defense gets in gear and starts playing better and better, the elite recruits will WANT to come here.

USC doesn't offer too many people right away because the elite guys always choose them. But it wasn't always like that.

This class is starting to take shape like the Trojans' 2002 class -- no five stars, but TONS of 4-star guys (names like Darnell Bing, Oscar Lua, Fred Matua, Manuel Wright, and Dallas Sartz). These are the building blocks of a solid defense, and when you start to perform on the field, the elite guys will come.

I'm very, very happy to get guys like McDonald and Poz to fill out the rest of this class. Keep 'em coming!

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Katzenboyer Walk-On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 241 Cash: 1,327.96 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,327.96 Donate	I love this. Sure, these linebackers we're bringing in aren't "Elite" -- but that's ok with me. These are the "glue guys" -- the kind of guys you build a solid defense around. Once this defense gets in gear and starts playing better and better, the elite recruits will WANT to come here. USC doesn't offer too many people right away because the elite guys always choose them. But it wasn't always like that. This class is starting to take shape like the Trojans' 2002 class -- no five stars, but TONS of 4-star guys (names like Darnell Bing, Oscar Lua, Fred Matua, Manuel Wright, and Dallas Sartz). These are the building blocks of a solid defense, and when you start to perform on the field, the elite guys will come. I'm very, very happy to get guys like McDonald and Poz to fill out the rest of this class. Keep 'em coming!