Nick Howell

Tackle Time

By Scott Wolf, Inside USC with Scott Wolf

I mocked the depth chart released last spring because it showed Charles Brown and Butch Lewis at left tackle while Alex Parsons started at right tackle. And it took about five minutes in training camp for Lewis to take over at right tackle. He and Brown are established starters right now. Pat Ruel said Nick Howell's been inconsistent so... more »

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Kicking It with David Buehler

By Mark, TributeToTroy

Guessing that Taylor Mays would finish as the top overall performer in the Trojans’ end-of-spring combine testing doesn’t exactly qualify you for Mensa. It was only a slightly tougher choice than picking the winner of shark vs. bait. But, in scrolling down the list of the top 11 performers published on petecarroll.com, a few surprises stick out. Mays’ score... more »

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The Thin Red Line

By Adam Rose, All Things Trojan

Make that a thin cardinal line protecting USC's backfield, which also happens to be hamstrung by injuries. While every team looses players during the season (Cal lost to Oregon State without their starting QB, Stanford beat USC without their's), can anybody in the nation match up with the Trojan's carnage? From USC football's weekly press release:Already this season, 11... more »

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The Green Injury

By Paragon SC <info@conquestchronicles.com>, Conquest Chronicles

It was reported this morning by Scott Wolf that Broderic Green has a stress fracture in his foot, with a potential season ending injury. USC lost two players to possible season-ending injuries Thursday as tailback Broderick Green suffered a stress fracture in his foot and offensive lineman Nick Howell will undergo surgery next week for a hernia. Green's injury... more »

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About That Depth Chart

Scott Wolf inside USC

Freshman center Kris O'Dowd deserves some credit for coming into camp and winning the backup spot behind Matt Spanos over Nick Howell. Same for walk-on fullback Adam Goodman, who is the backup over Jody Adewale and Jordan Campbell. And Everson Griffen, no surprise, is listed as an equal to Kyle Moore. If Moore sees that, we might have a... more »

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In The Gun

Scott Wolf inside USC

Centers Matt Spanos, Nick Howell and Kris O'Dowd are practicing the shotgun during summer workouts.... more »

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If The Season Started Today

Scott Wolf inside USC

Nick Howell would start at center, according to offensive line coach Pat Ruel. Jeff Byers worked at left guard Tuesday.... more »

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Center Of Attention

Scott Wolf inside USC

A big question with the start of spring practice will be the center position. Ryan Kalil is finally gone after four years and Jeff Byers, the heir apparent missed most of last season with a back injury. Byers said he feels much better now. Other candidates include Matt Spanos, ineligible last season, and Nick Howell, who tore the ligaments... more »

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TrojanWire Welcomes 2005 Class

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

Four 5-stars, eleven 4-stars and five 3-stars. This was the year of the linebackers for USC, led by Rey Maualuga, but the Trojans also managed to snap up the best player in the nation at quarterback, wide receiver and defensive end.