The decommitment of offensive line transfer Ethan White from USC could have been viewed as a change of heart, as though White lost the desire to play for the Trojans. It seems that isn’t actually what happened. White wanted to play for USC, but he simply couldn’t.
Via USC radio reporter Jack Smith, Trojan head coach Lincoln Riley said White suffered a significant injury which will probably mean the end of White’s playing career. That means the decommitment did not occur within the familiar, usual context of a player changing schools or looking for a better situation elsewhere. It occurred because White simply can’t play competitive football anymore, given the severity of his injury.
We noted earlier in the week that “The USC Trojans landed Florida offensive lineman transfer Ethan White in January. White was a starting guard and an All-SEC second-team choice for the Florida Gators last season, so this was a big addition with Andrew Vorhees and Brett Neilon among the players headed for the NFL.”
Now an offensive line slot is open. USC is trying to land Houston transfer Cam’Ron Johnson, who is believed to be choosing between the Trojans and Missouri. USC will host Johnson when the lineman pays a visit to Heritage Hall.
#USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley said former transfer OL Ethan White is dealing with an injury that looks like it will prevent him from playing football at a further level.
White will not be joining the Trojans.
— Jack Smith 🎙 (@jacksmithpxp) April 20, 2023
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