Handing out First Half 2022 Grades for the USC Trojan Defense, Special Teams

ErikTMcKinney

eric-gentry-value-defense-arizona-state-transfer-lincoln-riley-college-football-prospect — Linebacker Eric Gentry prowls the field in a USC win over Rice on Sept. 3, 2022. (Icon Sportwire / Getty Images)

Earlier this week, we handed out position-by-position grades to the USC offense. Now, we'll take a look at the defense, special teams and coaching.

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.