USC Spring Practice Underway
USC's spring practice focuses on new defensive schemes but early injuries are raising concerns.
New defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn is implementing a scheme that should allow the defensive line to attack downhill more. The goal is to simplify the reads for the linebackers, letting them play faster. However, key injuries are already impacting the team. Tackles Elijah Paige and Deijon Laffitte, along with linebacker Garrison Madden, have been sidelined. The injuries are forcing younger players to step up early. True freshman defensive end Jide Abasirim is getting valuable reps.
