Pac-12 media days recap: USC takes the main stage on Day 2
USC beat reporter Gary Klein and Lindsey Thiry recap Trojans story lines that emerged on Day 2 of Pac-12 media days.
The hype surrounding USC hasn’t reached 2012 proportions, when the Trojans were ranked No. 1 in several preseason polls and picked to win the Pac-12 conference, but it is escalating quickly.
Trojans Coach Steve Sarkisian, quarterback Cody Kessler and linebacker Su’a Cravens took the main stage on Friday at Pac-12 media days, and drew the largest media contingent of any team at the event.
The Trojans return 18 starters this season, including Kessler, a Heisman Trophy candidate.
However, Sarkisian, Kessler and Cravens each spoke with a hint of caution about preseason expectations.
Times beat reporter Gary Klein and I recap Day 2 in the video above, discussing several topics including the tight end situation, freshmen positions, cornerback Adoree’ Jackson’s 2016 Olympic hopes and alternate uniforms.
USC begins training camp Aug. 8 and opens the season Sept. 5 against Arkansas State.
Questions or comments about USC? Email me at LNThiry@gmail.com or tweet @LindseyThiry and I will respond to select messages in a weekly USC Now mailbag
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