<!--start image--><!-- end image-->The second player's-only practice of the summer was dominated by Brian Cushing and the defense. Several passes were batted away and one Kevin Ellison interception turned into a defensive score for Cushing after a pitch from his teammate. Inside: Video interview with Cushing by USCFootball.com's Kelli Tennant... more »
In what is most likely 2008 national championship peace offering, Georgia's star sophomore running back is pictured alongside USC LB Brian Cushing, throwing his V-up. The Trojan representation is nice and all, but it's not going to save him from a bruising come January. And for those of you who haven't seen, Cushing's got a pair of legs on him too.
Shortly after Clay Matthews redshirt season in 2004, he watched as USC coaches signed one of the greatest linebacker classes in team history, as Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing, Luthur Brown and Kaluka Maiava all committed to the Trojans. Four years later, Matthews watched as USC coaches spent spring practice finding ways to get him on the field, despite the... more »
<!--start image--><!-- end image-->One of the more interesting position battles this spring will be between the young linebackers. Brian Cushing, Rey Maualuga and Kaluka Maiava are almost guaranteed to be starters, but there will be plenty of reps for the less seasoned guys. Inside: Hear from Luthur Brown and Jordan Campbell plus tons of practice note... more »
<!--start image--><!-- end image-->While graduating seniors like Lawrence Jackson, Sedrick Ellis and Keith Rivers prepare for the NFL Draft, Brian Cushing prepares for his final season as a Trojan. But at this time last year, Cushing had aspirations of joining USC's graduating seniors on draft da... more »
One of Burfict's 162-season tackles. Image from Scout
USC grabbed another top prospect for 2009 with yesterday's official commit from Corona Centennial linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Burfict has been rated as the top Junior linebacker in the state of California, and the 19th overall for '09 by Rivals. The 6’2”- 235 lbs. tackling machine tallied up an incredible 162 tackles as a junior. As reported on Rivals, Burfict had this to say of his decision:
"USC also has some great linebackers, and my position coach, Ken Norton, is cool. He loves my combination of size and speed. They want me to come in and be a starter for four-years because they lose a bunch of linebackers. They need guys to step in right away, and that's what I want to do."
Those linebackers the Trojans will lose to graduation will include Brian Cushing, Rey Maualuga and Kaluka Maiava, leaving some big shoes for a freshman to fill. But with any luck he'll come right in and be a Burfict fit...
Though he's been a reserve for much of his career, the senior has excelled at all three linebacker spots, the kind of versatility that could take him to NFL. USC linebacker Keith Rivers is regarded as a possible first-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft. Fellow linebackers Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing could be opening-round picks in 2009.... more »
Linebacker Brian Cushing, who bruised his knee Friday, made a surprise appearance at practice today and said he should be OK for the Rose Bowl. The Trojans departed Home Depot Center this afternoon for the Christmas break. Cushing flies home today for New Jersey while freshman tailback Joe McKnight went straight to the airport from practice for a few... more »
Safety Kevin Ellison said he sent in the necessary paperwork two weeks ago for an NFL draft evaluation. Ellison said he does not expect to turn pro but wanted the feedback. Linebacker Brian Cushing is also expected to apply for similar reasons because he was advised to by USC coach Pete Carroll.... more »
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