Another Group of Transfers Making a Quick Impact at USC

Erik-McKinneyby:Erik McKinney•03/08/23•

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Linebacker Mason Cobb #0 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys runs onto the field for a game against the Texas Longhorns at Boone Pickens Stadium (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

The USC Trojans famously landed 20 players via the transfer portal during Lincoln Riley's first offseason with the program. That group included a future Heisman Trophy winner, former Biletnikoff Award winner, a first-team all-conference defender, a second-team all-conference offensive player and several other impact players. It also included two players who were elected team captains in 2022 and a number of others who immediately became veteran leaders of their respective position groups. The numbers aren't quite the same this season. USC brought in 11 transfers in time for spring ball and has a commitment from another who will join the program this summer. But the impact is similar.

Garry Paskwietz (1966-2019)

Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.

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