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One of the biggest surprises this season for the USC Trojans has been the emergence of the newcomers along the defensive line. Both Morgan Breslin and Leonard Williams have stepped up into huge roles to provide a great pass rush. With the recruiting class currently full of verbal commits, five along the defensive line, the future looks bright with the front four.

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Silas Redd, USC, Matt Barkley, Robert Woods, Marqise Lee, Lane Kiffin

The Toreadors Commitment to Excellence

William Howard Taft High School is a football powerhouse in Southern California. Historically, Taft has produced a number of figures whose names have become synonymous with the game of football. With roots that stretch throughout the college and NFL ranks, a number of former Toreadors have gone on to play at the NCAA and professional levels. New York Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl Champion Steve Smith, along with Seattle Seahawks signal caller Josh Portis, are both products of Taft High School.

Antwaun Woods (L) and DJ Morgan (R) pictured here at Taft HS Los Angeles

DJ Morgan. USC RB and former Taft High School football player. LA area recruits

Antwaun Woods. 2011 Under Armour All-American DT. Taft HS, USC d-lineman

Michael Bercovici, Arizona State Sundevils quarterback. Taft HS QB, 2011.

Lucky Radley signed with Utah Utes. Running back, 2010, Taft HS Football.

Everyone knows about Taft. You just don’t know.

Next time you’re in the Los Angeles region, take a close look into the sky beyond the haze of smog that blankets much of the area some days. If you look closely, what appears to be a bridge has slowly begun to form above the path from William Howard Taft High School to the University of Southern California campus.

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Antwaun Woods, USC DT, Coach Ed Orgeron, Taft High School DT 2011 recruit

The USC Trojans are looking to capitalize on a fresh start coming into the 2012 NCAA college football season. Southern Cal returns two potential Heisman Trophy candidates as they enter into the first year of the post-sanction era. Led by Head Coach Lane Kiffin, USC is looking to shake off the rust of not being able to compete in BCS post-season play for the past two consecutive seasons. The Trojans have a lot to be thankful for in 2012.