USC FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: POWDRELL LIKELY DONE AT 'SC.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's compliance office determined senior fullback Ryan Powdrell Ryan Powdrell (born December 20, 1983, in Laguna Hills, California) is an American football fullback. Pro career Powdrell signed with the Green Bay Packers in April, 2007. He spent his rookie 2007 NFL season on injured reserve. does not meet the criteria to apply for a sixth year of eligibility, which means his college career is probably over. ``They don't think his injury fits the rule,'' USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. coach Pete Carroll Peter C. Carroll (born September 15, 1951, in San Francisco, California) is the current head coach of the University of Southern California Trojans football team, having held that position since 2001. said. Carroll met with Powdrell and informed him of the opinion, and Powdrell also met with compliance officials. Powdrell broke his leg against Nebraska and is out for the season. Carroll said a sixth year is usually granted to someone with a family hardship or an injury that causes a player to miss two seasons. Former running back Malaefou MacKenzie Matthew Mark Maleafou Anesi MacKenzie (born July 24, 1979) is an American football fullback who played in the National Football League in 2003. College career MacKenzie played college football at the University of Southern California. and cornerback Kevin Arbet were granted sixth years under those criteria. Powdrell led the Trojans with 81 all-purpose yards against Arkansas before getting hurt the following game against Nebraska. Defensive end Travis Tofi, who has not played this season because of a stress fracture stress fracture n. A fatigue fracture of bone caused by repeated application of a heavy load, such as the constant pounding on a surface by runners, gymnasts, and dancers. in his foot, said he was also told he was not eligible to apply for a sixth year. Running game review: Offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin said he was pleased with the Stanford game but wanted the running game to be more consistent. ``Chauncey Washington ran well but hurt us in pass protection,'' Kiffin said. Although Emmanuel Moody gained just 26 yards on ninecarries, Kiffin said he was pleased with the freshman. But Kiffin did acknowledge that Moody's running style is a problem. ``In the open field, he needs to stay vertical, and not trying to make every play a big play,'' Kiffin said. McFoy practices: Wide receiver Chris McFoy, out since fracturing two bones in his shoulder, participated in non-contact drills during Monday's practice and might be cleared to play this week. ``He needs to see the doctors (today). It's less likely than likely he will play this week,'' Carroll said. ``It was really fun to have him out here though.'' Fullback Stanley Havili (fractured fibula fibula (fĭb`yələ): see leg. ) was unable to run Monday and will also be examined by doctors today to determine his status. No penalties: USC's offense did not commit a penalty against Stanford, the first game this season the unit did not receive any infractions. scott.wolf@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 |
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