USC will start Kilian O’Connor at center and Tobias Raymond at right tackle in the Las Vegas Bowl tomorrow.
Unless USC adds some linemen through the transfer portal, the offensive line that starts tomorrow against Texas A&M will be projected to start next season.
Elijah Paige, Emmanuel Pregnon and Alani Noa are the other starters.
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 
Kilian O’Conner. I think I had a drink at his pub.
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That bunch is right up there with Munoz, Budde, VanHorne, Foote, Foster and Mosebar !
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Those were the days…
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Budda,
With Hudson Houck as the oline coach.
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I thought Jonah Monheim was going to play and start at center in his last
game as a Trojan.
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Nope:https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/usc-trojans-texas-am-aggies-x-factors-las-vegas-bowl-opt-outs-transfers-nfl-draft-jayden-maiava-lincoln-riley-mike-elko-preview
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Interesting topic is the use of the terms “I couldn’t care less” versus “I could care less”– if you’re showing indifference to something “I couldn’t care less” is technically the correct version, but most people have difficulty processing the word “not” in sentences.
“I could care less” is technically incorrect but the ‘sound’ of it is better communication of what is meant
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Like “Technically” USC is 6-6 but they should be 12-0 and in the playoffs.
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But we’re better than 12-0!! We’re “battle tested”. LOL
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gabby,
They are 6 plays away from being 12-0. LOLOL
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Sounds like SC’s new running back is a nice kid, but more of a 3-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust type runner, not really Wiley’s type unless he can catch the ball
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Sounds like a fullback.
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But at least runner Jackson will have the second string A&M defensive line to try to crack, the first string hit the portal; problem is that he’ll be running behind SC’s second string offensive line
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And we viewers are the big losers watching second rate college football.
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Just saw Wiley discussing how the process of recruiting involves talking about money with each prospect. So apparently every player is paid something
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This is Maiava’s chance to cement his position as The Man for next year
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Finally, a ‘real’ Rose Bowl game like days of old with the best in the West versus the best in the Midwest
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It’s not a real Rose Bowl, it’s merely a playoff game. The Granddaddy of Them All is dead.
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KAM: Due to social media you and I probably catch the most critics in the history of the planet
DON: I always say if you are willing to take the punishment, you’re halfway through the battle
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Kam: Going through the motions,,,https://x.com/catturd2/status/1872666897902399591
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