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Top 30 USC Trojans countdown: The most important defender

Erik-McKinneyby: Erik McKinney08/04/25ErikTMcKinney
Eric Gentry
USC Trojans linebacker Eric Gentry (18) looks on during a college football game between the Rice Owls and the USC Trojans on September 3, 2022 (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Coming in at No. 2 on the countdown of the Top 30 USC Trojans is an irreplaceable piece on defense.

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