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spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Brian Cushing","<b>Brian Cushing</b><br>USC's strongside linebacker is one of the team's captains. Cushing suffered an ankle injury last season, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the Trojans as he decided to return for his senior season instead of enter the NFL Draft early. Cushing was the defensive most valuable player of the 2007 Rose Bowl.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/080918_BrianCushing.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Kevin C. Cox", "Getty Images", "273", "393", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","C.J. Gable ","<b>C.J. Gable</b><br>Everyone knows USC is loaded with running backs. Gable might be the best of them. The sophomore was the first freshman ever to start a season at running back for USC in 2006 (he was injured in the third game and USC was able to redshirt him). Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian says he's the team's 'most complete back.'","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/080918_CJGable.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Kevin C. Cox", "Getty Images", "273", "385", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Stanley Havili","<b>Stanley Havili</b><br>He's a fullback? Havili has great hands, too, as Ohio State learned when the sophomore dove into the end zone to complete a 35-yard touchdown reception.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/080918_StanleyHavili.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Christian Petersen", "Getty Images", "273", "441", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Vidal Hazelton","<b>Vidal Hazelton</b><br>The sophomore wide receiver out of New York is one of USC's top deep threats.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/VidalHazelton.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Paul Connors", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "273", "382", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Stafon Johnson","<b>Stafon Johnson</b><br>The junior running back averaged 6.9 yards on 98 carries last season.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/StafonJohnson.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Steve Helber", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "358", "249", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Clay Matthews III","<b>Clay Matthews III</b><br>The son of a four-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker and USC Hall of Famer, the senior had six tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries while splitting time at linebacker and defensive end in the Trojans' opening game victory over Virginia. <br>","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/More/ClayMatthews.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Mark J. Terrill", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "358", "231", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Rey Maualuga","<b>Rey Maualuga</b><br>USC fans still can't believe that the middle linebacker turned down a likely first-round selection in the NFL Draft to play his senior season. And they certainly aren't complaining. Maualuga, the defensive MVP in USC's Rose Bowl victory in January, is arguably the most intimidating player in college football. His interception return against Ohio State for his first career touchdown broke open the game.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/080918_ReyMaualuga.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Christian Petersen", "Getty Images", "273", "419", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Taylor Mays ","<b>Taylor Mays</b><br>The junior safety Taylor Mays is one of the Trojans' fastest players, which should concern those Buckeyes about to be hit by the 6-foot-3, 230-pound All-American.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/More/TaylorMays.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Mark J. Terrill", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "358", "233", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Joe McKnight","<b>Joe McKnight</b><br>He may not be the 'next Reggie Bush,' but the sophomore running back has steadily improved for the Trojans, with his breakout coming in USC's Rose Bowl victory in January. McKnight, who ran for a game-high 105 yards against Ohio State, can line up in the backfield or at wideout and is an imposing threat on punt returns. His biggest downside so far: fumbles.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/FBC%20Sept%2013/080913_USC.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Harry How", "Getty Images", "335", "278", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Fili Moala ","<b>Fili Moala</b><br>He may not be a household name yet, but an ESPN analyst has the senior defensive tackle rated as the top pick in next April's NFL Draft.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/More/FiliMoala.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Reed Saxon", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "273", "254", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Mark Sanchez","<b>Mark Sanchez</b><br>The junior appears to be the latest in an impressive run of quarterbacks at USC (Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, John David Booty, anyone?). Sanchez, who went 2-1 in three games while replacing injured John David Booty last season, got off to an impressive start as the Trojans' new No. 1 signal-caller. Just a little over two weeks after suffering a dislocated kneecap in practice, Sanchez came back to throw for a career-best 338 yards in USC's season-opening rout of Virginia. USC coaches say Sanchez's impressive mobility give them a threat they haven't had before.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/MarkSanchez.hsmall.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Steve Helber", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "273", "194", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Patrick Turner ","<b>Patrick Turner</b><br>In 2007, Turner finished second on the team in receiving yards with 569 yards, but more has been expected out of the junior. Former Cal star DeSean Jackson says a main reason he didn't go to USC was because the school had already promised the uniform No. 1 to Turner.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/PatrickTurner.vlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "Elaine Thompson", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "334", "278", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
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spt_USC_KeyPlayers[i++] = new Array("","Pete Carroll ","<b>Pete Carroll</b><br>Where to begin? Carroll was fired by the Jets and Patriots during the '90s, but he ignited USC's then-struggling program upon his arrival in 2001. Following a 6-6 debut season, USC has won two national titles, played for a third, captured six Pac-10 titles and appeared in six straight BCS games. And unlike Ohio State counterpart Jim Tressel, Carroll has a reputation for being at his best in big games.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/OSU_USC/More/PeteCarroll.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "Don Petersen", "ASSOCIATED PRESS", "273", "388", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
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