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Top 30 USC Trojans countdown: The man in the middle

Erik-McKinneyby: Erik McKinney07/29/25ErikTMcKinney
USC linebacker Desman Stephens during a spring practice with the Trojans
USC linebacker Desman Stephens during a spring practice with the Trojans (Erik McKinney/WeAreSC)

A sophomore is expected to step up as the starting middle linebacker this year and he makes it in at No. 6 on the WeAreSC Top 30 USC Trojans countdown.

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.

Garry Paskwietz