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With signing day fast approaching, it’s worth taking a glance back at the Trojans’ recruiting class of 2009 -- a group of players now almost four years removed from high school. The No. 4 ranked class that year, it’s a collection that was ultimately filled with a number of hits, as well as misses.
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LOS ANGELES -- USC Trojans coach Lane Kiffin addressed the media in his normal day-after game conference call Friday night, discussing several topics pertaining to Thursday night's win over Utah and looking forward a bit to the Trojans' long week of practice before their next game at Washington.
Here are notes and quotes from the call:
Still no answers at corner
Kiffin has been looking for a solution at the second starting cornerback spot all season, but he said the Trojans aren't any closer to finding one after Thursday's game.
"No, we're not," Kiffin said Friday.
Torin Harris and Kevon Seymour were both burned on touchdown passes by the Utes, Harris flailing his arm well away from the pass in the end zone and Seymour getting out-positioned on another attempt downfield.
Kiffin did say he and his staff have discussed the possibility of moving safety Josh Shaw to corner to provide a different look -- a move he has steadfastly resisted so far this year.
Shaw has played well in limited snaps as a reserve safety this season and also looked good during his temporary switch to corner in fall camp.
He said in August that he prefers playing corner over safety.
More on Woods' situation
Receiver Robert Woods, who fell to the field in a scary moment in the first quarter of Thursday's game, is "fine," Kiffin said.
Here are notes and quotes from the call:
Still no answers at corner
Kiffin has been looking for a solution at the second starting cornerback spot all season, but he said the Trojans aren't any closer to finding one after Thursday's game.
"No, we're not," Kiffin said Friday.
Torin Harris and Kevon Seymour were both burned on touchdown passes by the Utes, Harris flailing his arm well away from the pass in the end zone and Seymour getting out-positioned on another attempt downfield.
Kiffin did say he and his staff have discussed the possibility of moving safety Josh Shaw to corner to provide a different look -- a move he has steadfastly resisted so far this year.
Shaw has played well in limited snaps as a reserve safety this season and also looked good during his temporary switch to corner in fall camp.
He said in August that he prefers playing corner over safety.
More on Woods' situation
Receiver Robert Woods, who fell to the field in a scary moment in the first quarter of Thursday's game, is "fine," Kiffin said.
Kiper & McShay: Barkley stock falling?
September, 20, 2012
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay discuss why USC quarterback Matt Barkley has fallen on their draft boards.
Armond Armstead likely to transfer 
January, 4, 2012
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By
Garry Paskwietz | ESPN.com
It appears more likely than ever that USC defensive tackle Armond Armstead will not be returning to the Trojans next year as a story today in the OC Register indicated that he is “strongly considering transferring” to another school.
Armstead listed Notre Dame, Auburn and Arkansas as three possible destinations. He has a meeting with USC administrators on Monday to review the transfer request.
His reasons for transferring revolve around undisclosed medical issues which have resulted in Armstead not being cleared to play by the USC doctors.
Armstead listed Notre Dame, Auburn and Arkansas as three possible destinations. He has a meeting with USC administrators on Monday to review the transfer request.
His reasons for transferring revolve around undisclosed medical issues which have resulted in Armstead not being cleared to play by the USC doctors.
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