The USC Trojans badly need Eric Gentry on the field for Saturday’s huge game against the UCLA Bruins in Pasadena. When the Trojans take the field at the Rose Bowl against the Bruins, they need Gentry’s high football IQ.
They need his leadership. They need his long strides, which can make up ground in closing down holes in the running game and in providing downfield pass coverage. They need his long arms, which get into passing lanes and deflect balls which are intercepted by his USC teammates in the secondary.
Lincoln Riley provided a new update on Gentry’s health status, as well as Mario Williams, two days before the UCLA contest. We have that news for you, plus some other USC football updates and insights: