USC spring game
USC Coach Clay Helton prepares to lead the Trojans on to the field.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)The USC Trojans played their annual spring football game April 15 at the Coliseum.
Everett Cardona, 2, of Glendora cheers from the stands at the Coliseum.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)USC starting quarterback Sam Darnold takes the field.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)USC receiver Tyler Vaughns is knocked out of a shoe as he is hit by linebacker John Houston Jr.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)USC tight end Cary Angeline beats safety Matt Lopes in the endzone before dropping the ball for an incompletion.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)USC receiver Tyler Vaughns can’t control a pass in the end zone in front of safety Jamel Cook.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)Members of last year’s USC football team flash rings from their 52-49 Rose Bowl win over Penn State.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)USC’s Clay Helton coaches the Trojans during their spring game April 15 at the Coliseum.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)USC wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. lines up for a play during the Trojans’ spring game.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)Cornerback Jalen Jones, left, breaks up a long pass intended for receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe in the end zone.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)USC defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu watches the action from the sideline.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)USC quarterback Jack Sears looks to throw downfield.
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