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https://twitter.com/roryhouston/status/1272513415874072577?s=20

Redshirt freshman wide receiver Kyle Ford has torn his ACL and is out for the foreseeable future, according to multiple sources. Ford previously tore his ACL in 2018, but sources have indicated that the injury occurred on the other knee.

The news is an unfortunate and major setback considering that Ford had a long road to recovery from the previous ACL injury he suffered in high school. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound wide receiver sat out most of his senior season and was cleared to practice as a Trojan in September.
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trials and tribulations ❤️✌🏽 All love !! IM COMMITED . <a href="https://t.co/8yw7wfeVpp">pic.twitter.com/8yw7wfeVpp</a></p>— Jaylin Smith (@jayliinn_1k) <a href="https://twitter.com/jayliinn_1k/status/1278131591802269697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">USC recommends that students take online classes only and that they not live on or near campus this fall <a href="https://t.co/aVksaryeen">https://t.co/aVksaryeen</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/1278723463373619201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I wouldn't get my hopes up too high for football this fall if the likes of USC are doing this now.
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources close to the Alabama football program are expecting a cancellation of the Crimson Tide’s September 5 game versus USC, The News has learned.</p>— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) <a href="https://twitter.com/CecilHurt/status/1281722890220699648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PAC-12 moving to conference-only fall sports: <a href="https://t.co/lhknzxkY4J">https://t.co/lhknzxkY4J</a></p>— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) <a href="https://twitter.com/ByPatForde/status/1281726229297745923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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I was looking forward to beating these guys for the fourth straight year, and this time would have been more exhilarating since they seem to have a bit of preseason hype.

Oh well, see them in SB in October 2021. Will still be satisfying knowing they haven't beaten us in almost 1,500 days, even if the actual streak is only three.
 

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USC TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe has entered the transfer portal

Totaled 25 catches for 394 yards and 4 TDs in his career. Missed the entire past two seasons dealing with various injuries. Will be a grad transfer.
 

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On-line classes for USC football players? When have I heard that before?

Their APR is going to skyrocket.
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Murrieta Valley (Calif.) TE Jack Yary has committed to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USC</a>, breaks down his decision here<a href="https://t.co/y1jCCghq04">https://t.co/y1jCCghq04</a> <a href="https://t.co/A1OzCSw2pi">pic.twitter.com/A1OzCSw2pi</a></p>— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins/status/1224499321992695809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://247sports.com/Player/Jack-Yary-46052147/

Flipped to Washington
 

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With Yary gone they're down to only two 4 stars in the class of 2020.

That also drops their 2020 class rating down to 171.53... dead last in the PAC-12.
 

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If Clay Helton cant get talent to commit in the hotbed of a location that USC is in, he deserves a lifetime contract.
 

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2020 USC Spring Football Outlook

Seventeen starters (8 on offense and 9 on defense), plus the placekicker and punter, return from a young 2019 USC squad that won 5 of its last 6 regular season games to go 8-5 overall and 7-2 in the Pac-12 South,

In all, USC returns 93 squadmen from that 2019 team, including 69 who saw action. That is Troy’s most returning squadmen since 1989, when there were 99 (USC’s 18 lost squadmen from last season are its fewest since 1987, when there were 17). Only 10 scholarship players from 2019 are missing. On the Trojans’ 106- man 2020 roster, 45 players have started at least once in their careers.
USC’s offense—which averaged 455 total yards, including a school-record 335 passing yards, and 32 points a game—returns its top 3 passers, top 6 rushers, 7 of its top 8 pass catchers and 3 starting linemen from 2019. Quarterback Kedon Slovis, who was the 2019 Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and a Freshman All-American first teamer, completed a Pac-12 record and NCAA freshman record 71.9% of his passes for a USC frosh record 3,502 yards with 30 TDs to rank in the national Top 20 in completion percentage, passing yards, completions, passing efficiency, passing TDs and total offense. Wide receivers Amon- Ra St. Brown (77 catches) and Tyler Vaughns (74) each hauled in 6 touchdowns last fall, while Drake London added 5 TDs among his 39 grabs. Tailbacks Vavae Malepeai, Stephen Carr, Markese Stepp and Kenan Christon combined for 1,579 rushing yards with 16 scores last year. Tight ends Erik Krommenhoek, Josh Falo and Daniel Imatorbhebhe (he sat out the past 2 years while injured) have 58 career receptions among them. Six linemen—All-Pac-12 first teamer Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jalen McKenzie, Andrew Vorhees, Liam Jimmons, Brett Neilon and Justin Dedich—have extensive starting experience.

The Trojan defense welcomes back 12 of its top 13 tacklers from 2019, as well as its leaders in sacks, tackles for loss, interceptions, deflections and forced fumbles. The defensive line is anchored by All-Pac-12 first teamer Jay Tufele, Freshman All-American first team pick Drake Jackson, 2-year starter Marlon Tuipulotu and often-used Brandon Pili. Inside linebackers Palaie Gaoteote IV and Kana’i Mauga together tallied 119 tackles in 2019, while Jordan Iosefa was set to start last fall before being sidelined by injury. Safeties Talanoa Hufanga (90) and Isaiah Pola-Mao (73) were second and third on USC in tackles last year, while Pola-Mao added a team-best 4 picks. Cornerbacks Olaijah Griffin (team-high 9 deflections), Greg Johnson (at nickelback), Isaac Taylor-Stuart and Chris Steele all saw plenty of action in 2019.

Almost all of USC’s 2019 specialists return: placekicker Chase McGrath, who has 32 career field goals, Aussie punter Ben Griffiths (41.2 average in 2019), who doubles as the holder, kickoff specialist Alex Stadthaus, 3-year starting long snapper Damon Johnson and punt returners Tyler Vaughns and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

In the defensive backfield, ten of their fourteen players on scholarship are 4 or 5 stars. If I was a DB recruit from the 2020 class, I would not want to wait for PT there. Including NB, all five starters are returning. One is a RS Jr, three are true Jrs, and one is a Soph.
 
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A group of PAC 12 kids got together and made a list of demands before they report to camp or play football. The crown jewel of all demands is their request of FIFTY percent of all conference football revenue.

Idiocy...bless them.

EDIT: this little protest was started by...a player at CAL. Of all people. CAL. Berkeley. Someone playing football at CAL believes he's worth millions.
 
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A group of PAC 12 kids got together and made a list of demands before they report to camp or play football. The crown jewel of all demands is their request of FIFTY percent of all conference football revenue.

Idiocy...bless them.

EDIT: this little protest was started by...a player at CAL. Of all people. CAL. Berkeley. Someone playing football at CAL believes he's worth millions.

This would be the end of all sports not named football or basketball for most schools.
 

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Several of the top players in Cali high school football have decided to leave the state to go play. One is USC QB commit Jake Garcia who is headed to the state of Georgia for his senior season. I bet USC is not feeling too comfortable having him head to SEC country.

Helton is probably calling Gavin Newsom to try and persuade him to open up the high schools again.
 

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Several of the top players in Cali high school football have decided to leave the state to go play. One is USC QB commit Jake Garcia who is headed to the state of Georgia for his senior season. I bet USC is not feeling too comfortable having him head to SEC country.

Helton is probably calling Gavin Newsom to try and persuade him to open up the high schools again.

I would love to know the dynamics behind this. Entire family moving? Going to live with a relative? Going to live with the HC?
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Murrieta Valley (Calif.) TE Jack Yary has committed to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USC</a>, breaks down his decision here<a href="https://t.co/y1jCCghq04">https://t.co/y1jCCghq04</a> <a href="https://t.co/A1OzCSw2pi">pic.twitter.com/A1OzCSw2pi</a></p>— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins/status/1224499321992695809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://247sports.com/Player/Jack-Yary-46052147/

flipped to Washington
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am committed to the University of Washington! 💜☔️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Woof?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Woof</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDawgs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoDawgs</a> <a href="https://t.co/D9TF4vaBeI">pic.twitter.com/D9TF4vaBeI</a></p>— Jack Yary 🧬 (@YaryJack) <a href="https://twitter.com/YaryJack/status/1298394609521811457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 

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i think they are banking on him making the league with all of this ......i mean the kid already is committed so it's not like he needed to get some film out there....absolutely nuts

Yup, weird decisions, getting divorced so your kid can play football lol. Also odd that they picked that slime ball coach who has had issues at his past couple stops.
 

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PAC 12 commissioner proposed an 8 team playoff for this year, that was rejected. Probably trying to find a way to get a team into the playoffs after stepping on their own dick.
 
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