USC’s offense will see something a little unusual when it steps on the field at Virginia: a 3-4 defense. The 3-4 is less popular than the 4-3, and USC won’t face another one until the Cal game Nov. 8. The biggest difference is the way the defensive linemen attack: They go head-up on the offensive linemen, trying to clear... more »
Here's my feature on the state of the offensive line. Featured quote: ``In the end, we will not be the weak link," offensive line coach Pat Ruel said.... more »
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 »
Long overdue props to the man with the mustache. Pat Ruel has groomed offensive line juggernauts Ryan Kalil, Deuce Lutui, Sam Baker, Fred Matua and Winston Justice.
His draw is comparable to that of Ed Orgeron and has helped him win many recruits outside his position.
Possibly something that Carroll rubbed off on him:
"Pete's like a beautiful woman," Ruel said after taking the job. "The closer you get, you better look out. He is very charismatic. He can smile and make you feel like a million dollars."
Everybody should be feeling like a million bucks if the Golden Ruel can get Jeff Byers and company opening those truck-sized holes we saw against Nebraska last year.
Father's Day has come and gone and I know you're already busy planning for next year. Here's something to file away. Assuming it happens around the same time in 2009, Dad might love a trip to the USC Flashback Fantasy Camp. In the video above, you get a taste of what it's like for participants to train under USC... more »
You may watch this little Friday night walk-through tradition, and wonder how USC ever wins any games at all. But O-Line coach Pat Ruel does have 34 years of experience in both college and the NFL, and has molded such talents as Sam Baker and Ryan Kalil, so he must be doing something right. And with a bunch of hefty o-liners added in this month's recruiting class, this power-walking tradition is only going to get fatter.
Offensive line coach Pat Ruel is upset at agents again as offensive guard Chilo Rachal ponders turning pro. ``These agents told Fred Matua he was going on the first day and Winston Justice he was going in the first round. They lie.''... more »
After taking several hundred photos at the Rose Bowl, I've only used a few in this blog. To do the Granddaddy of Them All some justice, here's a photo essay showing what it was like to be there on game day. Crews put the finishing touches on the stadium in the early morning on January 1. The Illini fanatic... more »
<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Sam Baker has played through injuries this season and will not have much time to nurse his sore ribs and hamstring before the draft. Although his draft status has fluctuated, Baker and line coach Pat Ruel insist the senior made the right move in returning. "You don't get your degree, you don't become a third-time All-American,... more »
In today's paper, I wrote about offensive line coach Pat Ruel saying he would return next season. He received job offers from NFL teams the past two years. ``What I really want is another championship. I want to be back in that atmosphere,’’ Ruel said. ``It crushed me that we didn’t make it back last year.’’... more »
Scott Wolf, Los Angeles Daily News USC offensive line coach Pat Ruel has received job offers from NFL teams the past two years, but Ruel said he intends to remain with the Trojans next year even if he is courted again by a pro team. “What I really want is another championship. I want to be back in that... more »
Scott Wolf, Los Angeles Daily News USC assistant coach Pat Ruel said Monday the Trojans’ run blocking is “unacceptable” and should be more consistent after eight games. “I’ve got to get it fixed,” Ruel said. “You should be getting better as the season goes along. There’s been too many lineup changes and guys in and out.” USC averaged just... more »
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