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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Summer workouts continued on the USC campus this week with strength and conditioning coach Chris Carlisle. USCFootball.com attended the 10 a.m. workout on Tuesday with players like Kevin Ellison, Everson Griffen, Chris Galippo and Stafon Johnson. Inside: Nearly 80 photos of Tuesday's workou... more »

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Ted Miller has a good piece on the E Train:

"I don't know how to explain it, because it's the greatest feeling in the world," Everson Griffen said. "When you're coming off the edge and [the quarterback] doesn't see you -- it's like a free shot to heaven."

Miller predicts that Griffen will be going to heaven 10-15 times next fall.

Griffen ready to leave his mark on Pac-10 QBs [ESPN]

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After a breakout freshman season, defensive end Everson Griffen was named freshman All-American by the Football Writers of America Association, as reported by Scout. With 21 tackles and 5.5 sacks on the year, Griffen made an immediate impact on the already impressive Trojan defense. Griffen's 3.5 sacks recorded against the Oregon State Beavers brought him to national prominence. With a sizable chunk of the Trojan-D headed off to the pros, expect Griffen to step up and become a team leader in the coming years.

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Chris Polk Before and After his decision to leave the Trojans. Photos parodied from Scout and tv.com

Polk High is where Al Bundy played his legendary high school football, before his life spiraled into dismal mediocrity. Redlands East Valley recruit Chris Polk must have been high to retract his commitment from USC and switch over to Washington. It's not exactly "Everyone Hates Chris" over here, -Polk deserves to go to college and play his ball where ever he wants. But for the kid prized by rivals as the number four all-purpose back in the nation, a kid prized for his good moves, he sure as hell just made a stupid one.

Look, USC "stole" Joe McKnight from LSU and never looked back. And Chris Polk and a seasoned Jake Locker are sure to be a threatening combination. But you don't think after this season DeSean Jackson is rethinking his college choices? What could have been had he decided USC? And when Everson Griffen brings his crushing weight down on Chris Polk, don't you think he might reconsider? Just a little?

No you're right, probably not. He'll be in too much pain to breathe, let alone mull over the past.

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Tight end Fred Davis, nose guard Sedrick Ellis and safety Taylor Mays were named Sporting News All-Americans. This is the second year Mays made the team. At least this year, they got his name right. Last year, they originally said Josh Pinkard made the team even though he missed the season with a knee injury. Everson Griffen and Butch... more »

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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times USC’s defense, ranked first in the Pacific 10 Conference and third nationally, will try to stop Arizona State with two starters relegated to backup roles because of injuries. Junior Kaluka Maiava will start in place of Keith Rivers at weak-side linebacker and freshman Everson Griffen will start in place of Kyle Moore at defensive... more »

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Kaluka Maiava starts at linebacker for the ailing Keith Rivers, who is officially available. Sam Baker starts at tackle and will be backed up by Butch Lewis. Everson Griffen starts at defensive end for Kyle Moore, who will play but is still bothered by a bruised nerve in his arm.... more »

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The freshman defensive end from Avondale, Ariz., will be home for the holiday as the Trojans play Arizona State. He also will be playing against his cousin, Sun Devils running back Keegan Herring. Everson Griffen won't get much time to spend with his family before USC's game against Arizona State next week, but he's still looking forward to being... more »

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Thanks to an insider from the football program, we've been able to get hold of this week's practice guide for Everson Griffen. They  handed him this picture and gave the following guidance: "Get. Him. All. Day." Frankly, I feel a little sorry for young Mr Longshore.... more »

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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Everson Griffen's breakout performance came Saturday against Oregon State, when he sacked the Beavers quarterback 3 ½ times. Much was made of the decision to trust his speed, rather than run into blockers. But something else changed, in the week leading up to that game. Also inside: See which Cal player Pete Carroll compares to Joe... more »

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David Fox, Rivals.com Fast-talking Everson Griffen’s play finally caught up to his mouth. After two months of struggling to find his place in USC’s defensive end rotation, Griffen found his footing against Oregon State. He just had to trust his feet to do it. Griffen led USC’s defensive effort in Saturday’s 24-3 victory over Oregon State with six tackles and 3.5... more »

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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->After four weeks off, Charles Brown has returned from his high ankle sprain, and he will compete with Butch Lewis for the right to protect John David Booty's blindside. For Brown, the whole thing was a matter of terrible timing. Also inside: Broderick Green's foot is giving him trouble again, and see what it took to... more »

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Previous Headlines

• Stat Fact
• TNYC Oregon State Review
• Beaver Trap
• Aboard the E-Train, USC wins 24-3
• Griffen finally learns: Speed kills
• Trojan Practice Photos
• Competition Comes Through On the Line
• Lateness cost Moore a start
• Start Stat
• About That Depth Chart

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