Dispatch from Howard Jones

By Jordan Moore on April 21, 2009 7:08 PM | No Comments

Thoughts from Tuesday's practice, through the eyes of USCRipsIt...

- With the offense and defense tied at 16 in the last period of the final Competition Tuesday of the spring, a pressure-packed field goal by Joe Houston delivered the 17-16 victory to the offense on a scorching afternoon on Howard Jones field.

- The offense had a superb day from top to bottom Tuesday, logging several big-time plays and dominating 7-on-7 period. Led by Aaron Corp's near-perfect performance on his first day as the announced starter, the three quarterbacks went a combined 16-for-20 with seven touchdowns in the passing-focused 7-on-7 drills.

- The practice-ending team period was ripe with primetime plays -- linebacker Chris Galippo's fumble recovery and return for a touchdown, tailback Marc Tyler's pair of long runs up the middle, wideout Ronald Johnson's touchdown catch in the corner of the end zone on a pass tipped by the defensive back, safety Taylor Mays' rangy downfield coverage on a deep ball along the left sideline and cornerback T.J. Bryant's speedy sack.

- Aaron Corp on being named the starter: "It's a dream come true."

- Several special guests attended practice, including Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy, former Major League Baseball player Tim Salmon, former Trojan tailback LenDale White and USC provost C.L. Max Nikias.

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Dispatch from Howard Jones

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