USC FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: CUSHING PLAYS WITH PAIN.Byline: Scott Wolf Scott Richard Wolf (born June 4, 1968) is an American actor. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Steven Wolf and Susan Enowitch, Wolf was raised in West Orange, New Jersey. He graduated in 1986 from West Orange High School. Staff Writer USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. linebacker Brian Cushing Brian Cushing is a strongside linebacker for the University of Southern California Trojans football team. College career Cushing shares the #10 with starting quarterback John David Booty. made an unexpected recovery from a dislocated shoulder A dislocated shoulder occurs when the humerus separates from the scapula at the glenohumeral joint. As the most maneuverable joint in the human body, the shoulder is the joint most vulnerable to dislocation. and is playing again, but he will undergo surgery on his shoulder after the season to repair loose ligaments. Cushing estimates he has dislocated dis·lo·cate tr.v. dis·lo·cat·ed, dis·lo·cat·ing, dis·lo·cates 1. To put out of usual or proper place, position, or relationship. 2. the shoulder on multiple occasions and the operation should prevent future problems. ``It's the same operation (linebacker) Dallas Sartz Dallas Sartz (born July 8, 1983 in Granite Bay, California) is an American football linebacker in the NFL for the Washington Redskins. Pro Career Sartz was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 5th round in the 2007 NFL Draft. He ran a 4.58 40 at the NFL Combine. is having and (safety) Darnell Bing had,'' Cushing said. ``Just repairing some muscles.'' Cushing said he wears a harness during practices and games to keep the shoulder tight, but doesn't think the surgery will prevent him from participating in spring practice. He's needed for the rest of this season because starting linebacker Thomas Williams is nursing a groin injury. ``Hopefully, I can fill the void,'' Cushing said. ``I think I can play more and more as the season goes on.'' Sartz, who is redshirting, is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery today at USC University Hospital. --Wyatt upset: Cornerback Justin Wyatt never allowed a touchdown pass in three years, but he's surrendered three in the past three games. ``It is frustrating,'' Wyatt said. ``I don't take losing well. It hurts to get that streak broken now. It's not a rut though, you just have to keep playing.'' Wyatt said receivers are bumping him during games but referees are not calling offensive interference. ``It's something the refs won't call,'' he said. ``If you watch the film, the ref reached for the flag but didn't throw. The receiver hit me in the face. I don't want to complain, I just lost that battle.'' --Mini-slump: The coaching staff is beginning to get on offensive tackle Winston Justice, who committed a holding penalty and wasn't on the field for an extra point that resulted in a delay-of-game penalty against Washington. ``He's struggling technique-wise,'' offensive line Pat Ruel said. ``He's not playing as consistently as he can. He wasn't as physical as we would like.'' --Injury report: Cornerback John Walker will not play this week and could be out longer with a high-ankle sprain sprain, stretching or wrenching of the ligaments and tendons of a joint, often with rupture of the tissues but without dislocation. Sprains occur most commonly at the ankle, knee, or wrist joints, causing pain, swelling, and difficulty in moving the involved joint. . He will be replaced by sophomore Josh Pinkard, a converted safety. Tailback LenDale White (bruised thigh) did not practice but is expected to return today. Linebacker Keith Rivers (hamstring) and cornerback William Buchanon (hip flexor flexor /flex·or/ (flek´ser) 1. causing flexion. 2. a muscle that flexes a joint. flexor retina´culum see entries under retinaculum. ) are also expected to return. Linebacker Rey Maualuga did not practice because his father is ill. |
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