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Brett Neilon was an On3 Consensus four-star recruit and the No. 14 interior offensive line prospect coming out of Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita Catholic in the 2017 class. He originally picked USC over offers from Michigan, Auburn, South Carolina, Washington and others. Entering the 2022 season, Neilon was one of the top returners on the USC squad with 34 career appearances and 29 starts. In 2021, he started all 12 games at center. Neilon earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention honors and was a Pro Football Focus All-Pac-12 first-team pick. He was also an honorable mention all-league pick in 2020. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration at USC in the fall of 2020 and is now working on a master’s in entrepreneurship and innovation with a 3.2 GPA. His father and brother attended USC and two of his aunts were on the USC golf team – Kim Saiki, who played on the LPGA Tour, and Laura Saiki.  He grew up in Tokyo, Japan, home of his mother, where he participated in baseball, basketball, soccer and the martial art of aikido.

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Brett Neilon

Interior Offensive Line

In my humble opinion, cardinal and gold thoughts on what I see, what I hear, and what I think from Los Angeles:  The push: When Lincoln Riley was

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IMHO Sunday: Lining up the blocks

The Obvious: Kickoff for the 2023 USC football season is eight months away, yet already there are a growing number of questions that are in search of

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O/NSO: 2023 questions in search of answers edition

In my humble opinion, cardinal and gold thoughts on what I see, what I hear, and what I think from Los Angeles.  The worst: Unceremoniously waiting

IMHO Cotton Bowl Special: The USC defense saves the worst for last and the buck now stops at Lincoln Riley's desk 

There is so much on your mind coming out of the weekend, each week Monday’s Morass will keep your USC sports mind clear from anything you might, or

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Monday's Morass: What If The Cotton Bowl Is An Early Indication Of What 2023 Holds?

The Obvious: In Monday's final game of the 2022 USC Trojans football season, the CFP No. 10 Trojans (11-2, 8-1 Pac-12) will face the CFP No. 16

O/NSO: Cotton Bowl edition – CFP No. 10 USC vs CFP No. 16 Tulane Green Wave­

The Obvious: Deck the halls, sing those festive holiday classics, and a thank you to the 2022 USC Trojans for the current 11-2 record, especially

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The O/NSO: 2022 Annual Holiday Gifts edition

The USC Trojans are just about one week ahead of their Cotton Bowl matchup versus No. 16 ranked Tulane on January 2. Ahead of their bowl game, head

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Lincoln Riley provides key medical updates before Cotton Bowl

The Obvious: Caleb Williams, USC’s 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, didn’t hide it his plans for the 2023 season when he announced to the college football

O/NSO: Unfinished business edition

In my humble opinion, cardinal and gold thoughts on what I see, what I hear, and what I think from Los Angeles:  The Heisman: One thing about the

IMHO Sunday: The Heisman is coming home

In my humble opinion, cardinal and gold thoughts on what I see, what I hear, and what I think from Los Angeles.  To dream: Keep pinching away so I

IMHO Special Pac-12 Championship Game edition: This build to be continued in 2023

**Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is the place where USC is looking to make history. Win the PAC-12 Conference Championship and secure their spot in

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 02: Simote Pepa #77 of the Utah Utes sacks Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans during the third quarter of the PAC-12 Championship football game at Allegiant Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Utah Utes w

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 02: Simote Pepa #77 of the Utah Utes sacks Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans during the third quarter of the PAC-12 Championship football game at Allegiant Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Utah Utes won 47-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

PAC-12 Conference Championship Game: Notes & Observations Of USC's 47-24 Loss

The Obvious: With a golden opportunity to win the Pac-12 Championship, positioning itself to advance into the College Football Playoffs semifinals,

O/NSO: Pac-12 Championship Game –  No. 4 USC and No. 11 Utah edition ­

College football saw its regular season wrap up on Saturday, with plenty of rivalry games providing a thrilling end to the season. A small number of

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PFF releases 2022 college football All-American teams

**Nothing is perfect, not even this USC team that is a stopped 2-point conversion away from being undefeated, although the weather on the last

Quarterback Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans scrambles for a first down against defensive lineman Justin Ademilola #9 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Sa

Quarterback Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans scrambles for a first down against defensive lineman Justin Ademilola #9 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 26, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

USC vs Notre Dame Trojans Win 38-27: Game Day Notes & Observations

Several USC seniors will make their final game day trips down the Coliseum tunnel on Saturday evening against Notre Dame. So many players share

USC - Notre Dame Game Day Notebook: Senior Day Salute

The Obvious: There is nothing quite like it when the USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish meet when something huge is at stake – like a

O/NSO: Game 12 – CFP No. 15 Notre Dame at CFP No. 6 USC edition ­

The Obvious: Simply put, if the No. 7 USC Trojans (7-1 Pac-12, 9-1 overall) beat the No. 16 UCLA Bruins (5-2 Pac-12, 8-2 overall) on Saturday night

O/NSO: Game 11 –No. 7 USC at No. 16 UCLA edition ­

**You know the fall equinox turned when the alarm goes off and it's still dark outside at 5:45 AM. It looks more like 8:45 PM.  **It's a hazy

Coach Lincoln Riley and Travis Dye will find another hostile environment this Saturday when USC travels to Utah.

USC Practice Notes & Observations Report: Utah Week (10/11)

Three games ago, we delivered first-quarter grades for the 2022 season. Now, six games into the 12-game regular season schedule, we're handing out

Running back Travis Dye #26 of the USC Trojans rushes the ball against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Handing out First Half 2022 Grades for the USC Trojan Offense

**The Coliseum's thermostat says it's 72 degrees, however, it is much warmer; like 78 or 79 degrees on October 8th.   **I wonder if the recruits who

USC DLineman Tuli Tuipulotu finished the game with 3 sacks helping lead USC to a 30-14 victory and improving to 6-0.

Game Day Notes & Observations Report: USC vs WAZZU Final 30-14

**The number 55 is synonymous with USC football; Junior Seau, Willie McGinnest, and Chris Claiborne. Coach Claiborne was at the Mater Dei game on

Travis Dye reminding Trojan fans of Sam Bam Cunningham

Game Day Notes & Observations Report: USC Beats ASU 42-25.

The Obvious: Having dodged a major bullet last weekend at Oregon State, the No. 6 USC Trojans (4-0,  Pac-12 2-0) host an Arizona State Sun Devils

O/NSO: Game 5 – Arizona State at No. 6 USC edition ­

Going back to when Lincoln Riley was named the USC head football coach in November of 2021, the players have had to deal with some ups and downs even

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: USC Trojans defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) looks to runs the passer during a college football game between the Utah Utes and the USC Trojans on October 9, 2021, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Pho

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: USC Trojans defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) looks to runs the passer during a college football game between the Utah Utes and the USC Trojans on October 9, 2021, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sunday's Takeaway: Challenge The Trojans At Your Own Risk.

The Pac-12 is undergoing many changes, and plenty of new faces have entered the league. As the season opener draws closer, PFF released its

2022 All-Pac-12 Team: PFF releases preseason college football selections

The USC Trojans are just five days into 2022 fall camp, but full pads are set to come on and the competition has already been fierce and physical.

USC's Andrew Vorhees is one of the nation's top offensive guards. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Brett Neilon

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Santa Margarita Catholic

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IMHO Sunday: Lining up the blocks

O/NSO: 2023 questions in search of answers edition

IMHO Cotton Bowl Special: The USC defense saves the worst for last and the buck now stops at Lincoln Riley's desk

Monday's Morass: What If The Cotton Bowl Is An Early Indication Of What 2023 Holds?

O/NSO: Cotton Bowl edition – CFP No. 10 USC vs CFP No. 16 Tulane Green Wave

The O/NSO: 2022 Annual Holiday Gifts edition

Lincoln Riley provides key medical updates before Cotton Bowl

O/NSO: Unfinished business edition

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IMHO Special Pac-12 Championship Game edition: This build to be continued in 2023

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O/NSO: Pac-12 Championship Game – No. 4 USC and No. 11 Utah edition

PFF releases 2022 college football All-American teams

USC vs Notre Dame Trojans Win 38-27: Game Day Notes & Observations

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O/NSO: Game 12 – CFP No. 15 Notre Dame at CFP No. 6 USC edition

O/NSO: Game 11 –No. 7 USC at No. 16 UCLA edition

USC Practice Notes & Observations Report: Utah Week (10/11)

Handing out First Half 2022 Grades for the USC Trojan Offense

Game Day Notes & Observations Report: USC vs WAZZU Final 30-14

Game Day Notes & Observations Report: USC Beats ASU 42-25.

O/NSO: Game 5 – Arizona State at No. 6 USC edition

Sunday's Takeaway: Challenge The Trojans At Your Own Risk.

2022 All-Pac-12 Team: PFF releases preseason college football selections

Five Early Takeaways From the USC Offensive Line

IMHO Sunday: Lining up the blocks

O/NSO: 2023 questions in search of answers edition

IMHO Cotton Bowl Special: The USC defense saves the worst for last and the buck now stops at Lincoln Riley's desk

Monday's Morass: What If The Cotton Bowl Is An Early Indication Of What 2023 Holds?

O/NSO: Cotton Bowl edition – CFP No. 10 USC vs CFP No. 16 Tulane Green Wave­

The O/NSO: 2022 Annual Holiday Gifts edition

Lincoln Riley provides key medical updates before Cotton Bowl

O/NSO: Unfinished business edition

IMHO Sunday: The Heisman is coming home

IMHO Special Pac-12 Championship Game edition: This build to be continued in 2023

PAC-12 Conference Championship Game: Notes & Observations Of USC's 47-24 Loss

O/NSO: Pac-12 Championship Game – No. 4 USC and No. 11 Utah edition ­

PFF releases 2022 college football All-American teams

USC vs Notre Dame Trojans Win 38-27: Game Day Notes & Observations

USC - Notre Dame Game Day Notebook: Senior Day Salute

O/NSO: Game 12 – CFP No. 15 Notre Dame at CFP No. 6 USC edition ­

O/NSO: Game 11 –No. 7 USC at No. 16 UCLA edition ­

USC Practice Notes & Observations Report: Utah Week (10/11)

Handing out First Half 2022 Grades for the USC Trojan Offense

Game Day Notes & Observations Report: USC vs WAZZU Final 30-14

Game Day Notes & Observations Report: USC Beats ASU 42-25.

O/NSO: Game 5 – Arizona State at No. 6 USC edition ­

Sunday's Takeaway: Challenge The Trojans At Your Own Risk.

2022 All-Pac-12 Team: PFF releases preseason college football selections

Five Early Takeaways From the USC Offensive Line

O/NSO: Cotton Bowl edition – CFP No. 10 USC vs CFP No. 16 Tulane Green Wave

O/NSO: Pac-12 Championship Game – No. 4 USC and No. 11 Utah edition

O/NSO: Game 12 – CFP No. 15 Notre Dame at CFP No. 6 USC edition

O/NSO: Game 11 –No. 7 USC at No. 16 UCLA edition

O/NSO: Game 5 – Arizona State at No. 6 USC edition