USC Is Putting Together An Awesome Future O-Line

As expected, 2023 three-star IOL Alani Noa (6-4, 320; Sacramento Grant Union) just publicly committed to USC over ORE.

The versatile Noa becomes USC’s 4th OL commitment in its 2023 class, the other three also all being 3-stars, at least for now: OT Tobias Raymond (6-7, 250; Ventura), IOL Amos Talalele (6-5, 300; Santa Clara) and IOL Micah Banuelos (6-2.5, 290; Burien Kennedy Catholic, WA).

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Golden Trojan
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August 16, 2022 10:38 pm
Reply to  Allen Wallace

So, the defense is not so “dominant”. It is now back and forth. As it should be.

TrojanRJJ
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August 17, 2022 7:09 am
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I agree on the D. On O, we are loaded with talent and have a pretty good idea who will start. On D, we know Tui on the DL will start, that Shane Lee & Gentry will start at LB, and Blackmon and Bullock at DB. Beyond that, it is a question mark. From what I can see, the run D is a significant problem. Thus, we are going to have problems when facing teams with strong OLs and a strong running games. We face three of them in 2022: Utah, Oregon State and ND. What is great about this… Read more »

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August 16, 2022 3:50 pm

Has anyone heard anything about Nelson and his trip to TAM? I am doubting he would flip but stranger things have happened.

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August 16, 2022 12:24 pm

I still believe that we will get some flips as well. Once the season plays out and we win 10 games, there will be some that want to get on board. Also, student body right will help out with those who went elsewhere due to NIL.

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August 16, 2022 11:53 am

I think this shows what we all had hoped for from LR and his staff. They are addressing the greatest need on the 2023 Trojans – OL depth. I think we lose four starters this year – Vorhess, Neilon, Dedich & Haskins. I am counting on Haskins starting over either Ford or Monheim.

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August 16, 2022 3:18 pm
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Amazing to watch how LR, his support staff and coaches recruit/scout HS & the portal…. West coast 2024 class has a number of blue chip OL prospects. Once we can see the D in action, will be exciting to see how that comes together.

“Whoa Nellie” “Hold the phone” the LR era has begun. ( Would be amazing to have heard Keith Jackson’s take LR @ USC)

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August 16, 2022 1:49 pm
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The upside is that after these players get through the upcoming season they should all be looking at 4 stars which makes LR look even smarter and shut up the naysayers. Each 3 star offensive lineman LR has gotten is a very high 3 star, so the reclassification into 4 star will happen.

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August 16, 2022 3:49 pm
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Yes Allen, I am a firm believer myself. What I have seen LR do these past few months has been truly exciting and the cumulation of the talent kind of leaves you in awe. By the time signing day comes around I do believe he will have a top 5 class.

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August 16, 2022 3:51 pm
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The difference between Lincoln Riley and Clay Helton is the difference between having a plan and making a wish.

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August 16, 2022 5:08 pm
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A large book for sure.

I certainly don’t want to be thought of as soft on Helton.

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August 16, 2022 5:39 pm
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Dedich could stay. He has one more year of eligibility because the Covid year of 2019 didn’t count. He may opt to go but I hope that he doesn’t.