Top-30 USC Trojans countdown: A returning safety blanket

USC safety Christian Pierce during a spring ball practice with the Trojans (Erik McKinney/WeAreSC)

A third-year safety comes in at No. 23 on WeAreSC's list of top 30 most important USC Trojans heading into the 2025 season.

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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.