Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this USC football depth chart thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a journey. I wanted to figure out who’s playing where, who’s starting, who’s backing up, you know, the whole nine yards. So, I started by, well, looking for the darn thing.
First off, I dug around to find the most recent depth chart. It’s not like they hand these things out with the morning paper. I found this one for the 2022 season, which seemed like a good starting point. The big names everyone’s talking about, like Lincoln Riley, the new head coach, were all there, so I figured this was the real deal.
Offense
Then, I started breaking it down, position by position. Let’s start with the offense, since that’s where all the flashy plays happen. I looked at the wide receivers first. You got these young guys, Zachariah Branch and Makai Lemon, both sophomores, who are apparently the ones to watch. Then there’s Ja’Kobi Lane, Duce Robinson, and Kyron Hudson. And the backups, Jay Fair and Kyle Ford are no small potatos. These guys are supposedly going to be getting the ball a lot. Looks like they want to see what these young players can do.
After that, I moved on to the running backs. Apparently, it’s between Travis Dye, who came over from Oregon, and Austin Jones, a transfer from Stanford. So, we got some experienced guys there, which is always good. These are transfered players, probably experienced and talented.
And of course, I had to check out the quarterback situation. Everyone’s buzzing about this Husan Longstreet guy, a five-star recruit. He’s the new big thing, apparently. With him, the future is promising.
Defense
Next, I wanted to see who’s who on the other side of the ball, the defense. I didn’t see as many big names here, but one guy, Nathan Weneta, caught my eye. He’s a redshirt sophomore, which means he’s been around but hasn’t played much yet. Could be a breakout year for him.
Finally, I put it all together. I made my own little chart, with the starters and backups for each position. It’s not pretty, but it helps me keep track of everything. I even added little notes about each player, like where they transferred from or if they’re a new recruit. It helped me keep things organized. But let me tell you, it changed my understanding of the team.
So, that’s my adventure with the USC football depth chart. It might not be perfect, but it’s my way of making sense of it all. And hey, maybe it’ll help you out too. At least, I really learned a lot from this experience. It’s a good start for me.
