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USC Gets A Defensive Lineman From Texas A&M

Isaiah Raikes, a defensive lineman from Texas A&M, has committed to USC.

Raikes (6-2, 320) appeared in 12 games last season but started only one. He had 17 tackles and one sack.

For USC’s sake, the Trojans will hope he makes a bigger impact than the last Aggies’ player they took via the portal. Defensive lineman Anthony Lucas, a five-star prospect, started at the beginning of the season then saw his role diminish and finished with just 10 tackles overall.

49 thoughts on “USC Gets A Defensive Lineman From Texas A&M”

      1. With ALL of the evidence that has been presented over the years, Michael, I really can’t believe you are asking that second question.

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      3. Michelle: #YouComeHereToAnnouncePeopleAreLeavingTheBlog?

        Where else would I announce it, dipshit?

        #WhatIsTheMatterWithYou?

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      4. …but… wouldn’t it be fun if I caught him after 19 beers and he said something like, “I wake up every morning real angry and upset & don’t know why!”…”??
        #…ThenFrankYoungComesOn5HrsLaterToSay”GabbyWasJoking”?

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      5. She would never be that honest.

        Just look at what she wrote above. Her mind was the only one that went to “sick”, yet she continues to point the finger at me. All she does is lie.

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      9. If you hadn’t posted stupidity, I wouldn’t have responded, Village Idiot. Hilarious that you still don’t comprehend the concept of cause & effect.

        Always accusing others of what you’re guilty. Ignore my posts.

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      10. You wake up thinking of me, you watch a movie thinking of me and you go to bed thinking of me……. That’s called OBSESSED!!!

        you hadn’t posted stupidity, I wouldn’t have responded, blog dunce. Hilarious that you still don’t comprehend the concept of “ignoring”

        Always accusing others of what you’re guilty. Ignore my posts.

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      11. No, Village Idiot. I merely answered Michael. Then, as usual, you chimed in. Hardly obsessed. Don’t use words you don’t comprehend.

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      12. obsessed: preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent

        that defines you perfectly…….looks like you’re the one with comprehension issues……the constant stalking is not normal…..focus on something other than me

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  3. Looks like a heavier version of Warren Sapp. Reminds me of “the fridge.” Seems nimble for his weight. We need someone to clog the middle and this guy at 320 lbs should help. Good pick-up.

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    1. We don’t need someone who failed where they were at. This is all LR can do as he can’t seem to attract HS kids, or be welcomed at local high schools.

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      1. Why do you feel the need to take over our beloved George Tirebiter username. He’s 93 years old with a unique view of Trojan history. Use your own name. “Tirebitter”, C’mon.

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  5. End up on a bad team this year or wait another year to end up on bad team anyways, what do you think Caleb will do? Stay and jeopardize his health behind a suspect o-line and pissed off fanbase or be the savior of the Commanders/Patriots/Falcons/Bears/Vikings/Browns/
    Raiders?

    Scott Wolf needs professional help.

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    1. I wouldn’t blame the O-Line for all the sacks CW had last year. He makes himself a target when he holds onto the ball so long. As far as Raikes is concerned. We will just have to wait and see. The guy has not shown himself to be a superstar so far. Maybe this is his breakout year

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      1. After seeing some film on Raikes I’m impressed. In high school he was a bull rusher extraordinaire. He gets into the backfield in a hurry. Rarely did they ever block him with just one man. But he went through those double teams like a hot knife through butter. They also used him a 325 pound RB. His senior year. Offensively, he rushed 62 times for 274 yards and 8 TD’s. This guy may turn out to be a diamond in the rush. Hopefully

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      2. Raikes has a lot better chance of being coached up with this incoming staff than he would with Grinch.Good luck to him.

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      2. Oh, noooo…..
        “Creepy” …”Stalking” —the two favorite words of all “victims’ ….
        #….AndInONESentence…..
        #WellDone,Sparky!

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    1. Charles: I don’t think they plan to replace Shaun Nua, the d line coach. He brought in this guy and flipped a couple of high school d line recruits.

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  9. Hard to get excited about another second string footballer hitting the Portal, but at least it is an indication that Wiley now realizes that football is not just about scoring points

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  10. If he was productive, do you think Texas A&M would allow him enter the portal? Don’t be fooled by the name of his former school, or his high school star rating. Lincoln Riley has done absolutely nothing to build a foundation for the future. He’s been doing patch work with average transfer portal players, with the exception of a couple of receivers and Caleb Williams.

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  11. Hopefully he will be able to take on two lineman and free up Bear to use speed n strength to disrupt the QB and actually get into backfield n stop the run oriented Big teams who play physical. We still need 3 more lineman. Looking at DC scheme looks like Fountain Shelby Newby Peevy should be able contribute n make the impact we need to be competitive moving forward.

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  15. The issue is not necessarily that Moss is not the QB1 right now… it is we have no backup at all. This is a great signing. Moss welcomes competition and Maiava was a redshirt freshman and will be a great QB2 unless he outperforms Moss. I think Maiava is a better choice than what Howard would have been.

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      1. Moss has his degree. He has demonstrated a very high level of loyalty. LR will continue to leave him as number 2. It’s time for MM to transfer to a HC that wants him. He can start at a lot of other schools and this will be his last chance to see the field. Best wishes MM – a real Trojan, unlike our last QB!

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  16. The Holiday Bowl was a great performance but that was one game. I don’t think that makes him the starter automatically but does put him as #1 going into Spring. Who would you like to be the backup… Jensen? Under Carroll we were dominant because we had the best players competing every week of the season. I look forward to great competition… the more players we have at every position that are fighting for playing time the better. No starting jobs should be given without truly earning them with on-going performance.

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    1. I saw the high school film on this guy and he looked great. He’s got the talent. You never know. This could be his break out year. He could be a very late bloomer.

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