As part of his unique teaching method, Baxter names all the special teams units. For example, the field goal block team is called "The Regulators" because "the ball has to pass through us before it passes through the uprights," he explains. The kickoff coverage unit is known as "Strikeforce" as they serve as "the tip of the spear."
As you cheer on the Trojans at the Coliseum Saturday, Baxter would like to see the fans get involved by saluting "The Sharks" when they take the field. The punt block team, which accounted for a touchdown last week at Washington, "smells blood in the water" and comes after the punter with ferocity.
When USC forces a punt, the band will play the theme song from "Jaws" and the video board will break out its best "Shark Week" footage, which is your cue to place a hand on your head in the shape of a fin. The punt coverage team will do the same before taking the field.Â
