Eric Gentry is Fitting In and Standing Out

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On3 image — USC linebacker Eric Gentry #18 participates in a practice drill with the Trojans (Erik McKinney/WeAreSC)

Linebacker Eric Gentry is one of those players who immediately catches your eye when scanning the practice field. The 6-foot-6, 200-pound linebacker looks as though he possibly jumped in with the wrong position group as he goes through drills with the inside linebackers. But he's finding a home in the middle of the USC defense.

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Garry Paskwietz (1966-2019)

Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.