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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Starting center Kristofer O'Dowd is only a sophomore, but already his leadership and communication skills have proved invaluable for the Trojan offensive line. Inside: USCFootball.com's Stacy Bradley caught up with No. 61 to get his thoughts on his play so far and how he is preparing for a visit from Ohio State this Saturda... more »

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Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller LOS ANGELES -- A full day's worth of notes and quotes as coaches Pete Carroll and Jim Tressel talked to reporters on both ends of the USC-Ohio State showdown. RECRUITING BATTLE Carroll and Tressel don't know each other personally but that doesn't mean they don't know each other. "We know them through recruiting," Carroll... more »

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<!----><!---->With the sun freshly in the sky over Howard Jones Field, Trojans like Mark Sanchez, Rey Maualuga, Damian Williams and Kristofer O'Dowd took the field, ready to begin summer workouts. With strength and conditioning coach Chris Carlisle and his staff there studying and teaching, around 40 players took part in the 7 a.m. session. Go inside for a report... more »

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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Kristofer O'Dowd returned to practice and dismissed every notion that he might not be ready to play Saturday. Meanwhile, Matt Spanos got some work at left tackle. Also inside: John David Booty takes another step forward; Oregon State gets some good news; and USC ended up choosing an interesting day to put up Reggie Bush's Heisman... more »

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As usual, here are my thoughts: Positive - Winning the Game Honestly, the only positive I can take away from last night's game was actually winning the game.  It happens every season, we go into a game expecting to blow out the opponent and suddenly all hell breaks loose and your expectations drop to a point where you're just... more »

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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->With injuries to Josh Pinkard and Vincent Joseph, USC coaches have been forced to make adjustments in the secondary. With Mozique McCurtis possibly switching positions, one player could lose his redshirt. Also inside: Pete Carroll reveals his starting tailback and compares Kristofer O'Dowd with Ryan Kali... more »

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Here are my thoughts on last night's game: Positive - O-Line Play I think there's a consensus agreement that the biggest positive from last night's game was the play of the O-Line.  They were in sync the entire night and opened up giant holes.  I, like many, am wowed by Kristofer O'Dowd's play.  Negative - Special Teams As I... more »

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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Questions regarding the USC offensive line began to emerge during fall camp, including depth concerns and injuries to three of the five starters. Looking for a chance to prove themselves, true freshman center Kristofer O'Dowd and his fellow linemen made a statement on Saturday by pounding the Huskers into submissio... more »

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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Sedrick Ellis and Kristofer O'Dowd never figured to have much to do with each other. But after a preseason of relentless taunting from the senior to the true freshman, and an injury that vaulted O'Dowd to the top of the depth chart, Ellis and O'Dowd have found themselves pitted against each other every day in practice.... more »

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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Pat Ruel blocked Kristofer O'Dowd's exit from the locker room, because the offensive line coach had something to tell his true freshman center. "Hey, I'm very proud of you," Ruel said. As O'Dowd walked away, Ruel said, "You can tell he's beating himself up... more »

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Here are my thoughts on last night's game: Positive - Running Game I liked what I saw from the running game.  I was hesitant after the Fall Scrimmage to anoint Stafon the lead back, but after last night's game I believe he should get equal time with CW.  He showed great patience, ability to break the 1st tackle, and... more »

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<!--start image--><!-- end image-->The Kristofer O'Dowd show ended with an official announcement, obvious to anyone paying attention during Thursday's practice: the true freshman will start at center, Saturday against Idaho. He will be the first to do so in USC histor... more »

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