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Matt Barkley, once considered a potential top-10 pick, goes to Philadelphia on first pick of fourth round, 98th overall. 'All I need is an opportunity,' he says.
Trojans' Bryshon Nellum and Aaron Brown and Bruins' Turquoise Thompson are standout performers at Loker Stadium.
Eagles Coach Chip Kelly, formerly at Pac-12 rival Oregon, welcomes the USC quarterback.
USC's Matt Barkley remains undrafted through three rounds, and former Trojan Mark Sanchez is joined in New York by West Virginia's Geno Smith, who was picked by the Jets in the second round.
A shotgun blast to the legs didn't keep Bryshon Nellum from a silver medal at the London Olympics. He will compete Saturday at the USC-UCLA dual meet.
Andy Enfield brings hoops know-how and also ample experience in the finance world to new job as USC coach. And principles he learned in business inform his coaching.
With 20 players sidelined because of injuries, Trojans Coach Lane Kiffin decides to cut out tacking for Coliseum event. All three quarterbacks have productive days against struggling secondary.
The last spring scrimmage at the Coliseum gives each of them — Max Wittek, Cody Kessler and Max Browne — a chance to make the case to be selected as starter next season.
The Trojans' coach has made several changes in the program since the disastrous 7-6 season. He has tried to involve himself with more players on the team and even has delegated some offensive duties, at least for now.
USC's top wideouts Marqise Lee and Nelson Agholor also might be the Trojans' best cornerbacks, but Coach Lane Kiffin says it's unlikely they'll play defense.
She returns to her alma mater with an eight-year coaching record of 150-106.
Haden, USC's athletic director, takes on a role in a campus production of the musical 'The Most Happy Fella.' He hopes it encourages athletes to 'have a real college experience.'
Devon Kennard, who played three positions in his first three seasons before redshirting last year, appears to have found a home as a combination end-linebacker.
