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They have 4-5 MORE THAN capable bodies for the interior.

I do not see the depth issue...it's not there. Stop looking for ghosts.

Once again T-Dub, I don't believe it's necessarily the amount of bodies for the interior line that Ruff has issues with, but more so, the quality (??) of and/or the experience or lack thereof said bodies...I believe the bodies in question are well aware that this is the common opinion regarding them and are very willing to disprove such an opinion. FO!

4 or 5? We have 2 dudes who with playing experience. We really need Woods to show out, and 1 other to play at a high level and that is with no injuries. We have other warm blooded bodies available, but it remains to be seen if they are USC caliber DT's. This is in no way looking for ghosts, but a very relevant concern. Though that is really our only major concern.

I agree...you and Ruff need to learn the definitions and the differences between the words depth and experience.

Cheebus H. Feist....Everyone is always trying to move the goal posts.

depth   [depth] Show IPA
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a dimension taken through an object or body of material, usually downward from an upper surface, horizontally inward from an outer surface, or from top to bottom of something regarded as one of several layers.

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a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something: My encounter with the bear in the woods was a frightening experience.
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3.
the observing, encountering, or undergoing of things generally as they occur in the course of time: to learn from experience; the range of human experience.
4.
knowledge or practical wisdom gained from what one has observed, encountered, or undergone: a man of experience.
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Philosophy . the totality of the cognitions given by perception; all that is perceived, understood, and remembered.

Smart post...I was having this very conversation with TLong85 and Pitzzzr on the Oregon board. Pitzzzr seemed to have a good handle on reality. Here was my take on your depth:

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USC's front line talent (1st team) on both sides of the ball is outrageous. I wouldn't say I'm confident in an Oregon win, but I'll be rooting for them and expect the game to be very close. If our QB hits the ground running and progresses well this year, then I'd say we should be better than last year and I'd give us the slight edge...due only to depth. Which brings me to your touting of your depth chart. Below is the post spring depth chart released by LK...not sure about an "established" 4 deep at DE, 3 deep rotation at defensive tackle, linebacker, etc. etc. Just because there are names on the roster doesn't mean you have a solid depth chart. In fact, roughly 5 of the 9 backups to your starting DE's/DT's didn't see the field at all last year. 7 of the 12 linebackers listed didn't see the field last year. 4 of 8 of your safeties the same. I do think you are very strong at Corner, but again that is mostly front line talent...unproven backups. They all may be experienced by November, but if any of them are injured then your depth argument goes in the pooper.
http://usctrojans.cstv.com/blog/12sfb2dp.fb.pdf

That's rare. Don't expect it to become the new standard.

Especially on the lines...Freshman and Sophomores (1st or 2nd year, if there is a RS) rarely contribute

LOL @ "Never heard of him." At first I thought Scott wrote that.

Christian Heyward was injured during the Spring, right? How did he look on the scout team last year? Either Kusnir is a damn good walk-on to have beaten out a 4-star, or we could be in trouble at DT.

I remember the 2004 season..USC was ranked preseason #1, even though the team started a brand new offensive line. The only returning starters on offense period, was Leinart and Fred Matua. Winston Justice got in trouble, and the staff had to pull a kid out of the JUCO ranks named Deuce Lutui, Ryan Kalil was starting as center for the first time (wasn't he a 3*?), DJ was a true freshmen, and Stevie a sophomore. RB and LenDale started for the first time that season.

Sometimes talent raises the odds of kids performing well and contributing from day one..and like that 2004 team, there is a chip on the shoulder of these kids in 2012. I hope it is enough, but considering what has happened at USC, I'm going to go with heart and talent to win the day - or season, lol.

Actually a ton of people were talking about Uko. Tavai was a surprise.

Defensively, you have a point with LSU and Bama having more talent and depth. Offensively it's a different story. SC has three, possibly four future first rounders starting in Barkley, Woods, Lee, and Holmes. And, as far as class rankings go, SC has been in the top 10 to five range the last few years...and that's with a loss of 30 scholarships and a two year bowl ban. For a comparison, just look at those insane recruiting classes that Bama landed after getting hammered for the Albert Means' scandal?

Action Figure●..........Bama has four for sure first round draft picks on the present OL. That is without even looking at the D & RB's.
Give USC 2/4 more years of recruiting and if you hold this year's level, you will be at the top too. Come on down....let's square off for a NC.....will be a great game to watch.........hope you make it there this year and get to face Bama or LSU. Would be the most watched game in college football history......I do want Bama to beat out LSU and be the one there.