It should be no surprise that a pair of USC Trojans are making waves at the Senior Bowl, USC leads the event with nine seniors, the most since Aurburn sent nine in 1988. Still the Trojan seniors are still taking some by surprise, as reported by ESPN, even Cal’s Justin Forsett was taken aback with the breadth of Trojan talent:
“We’ve known what kind of talent they had, because we had to play them every year. But you get out here and see nine guys all from the same school, and it really hits home.”
Offensive tackle Sam Baker saw the practice in a different light. It reminded him of being back at SC:
“It’s just the way we practice at SC, the best against the best,” said Baker, a three-time All-American. “You’ve got me going against Lawrence Jackson, Chauncey versus Keith everyday and on and on. It just makes you better.”
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Two of the biggest impact players on the North practice squad in so far, and I’m talking IMPACT, have been Sedrick Ellis and Keith Rivers. The guys at NFL Draft Countdown had some things to say about the crushing duo from USC.
Two of the most impressive players on the field today both happened to be USC Trojans. Defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis was practically unblockable, blowing by Chad Rinehart on one play and being very disruptive in the backfield all afternoon. He also received a lot of praise from the coaching staff. Meanwhile his college teammate Keith Rivers, who drew a lot of praise from Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Rivers looked quick and explosive moving both forward and laterally and even made a nice play in coverage twenty yards downfield against Kellen Davis.
John David Booty also drew some light praise for his poise, accuracy and arm:
At quarterback nobody really blew the doors off the stadium but USC’s John David Booty was the best of the bunch. Booty has a terrific delivery and throwing motion and really leads his targets well.
USC record-setting tight end Fred Davis separated himself from the pack:
USC tight end Fred Davis looked awfully short standing next to guys like Kellen Davis and Martin Rucker but he did make a nice catch in traffic and had the best day of the bunch.
And Sam Baker showed why he’s worth his weight in gold when protecting the quarterback.
USC offensive tackle Sam Baker displayed good use of his hands and nice footwork. He especially stood out in pass protection against speed rushers.
All around it was a nice first day of practice. You can read the full report and see how other players on the North squad faired.
TrojanWire 
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