USC FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: RUEL: SPARTANS' TALK NOT SERIOUS.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. offensive line coach Pat Ruel Golden Pat Ruel (born December 5, 1950) is the offensive line coach for the USC Trojans. Ruel has 32 years of college and NFL coaching experience. He lettered at offensive guard for University of Miami and received his B.S. received some informal contact regarding the Michigan State coaching position, but said he did not consider himself a serious candidate for the job. ``If I knew I had a legitimate shot, I'd try,'' Ruel said. Ruel was the assistant head coach at Michigan State in 1999 under then- coach Nick Saban Nicholas Lou Saban (born October 31, 1951 in Fairmont, West Virginia) is an American college football coach and the current head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Saban took the Alabama position after coaching the Miami Dolphins for two years and previously coaching Alabama's SEC . The Spartans went to the Citrus Bowl This article is about the football stadium. For the bowl game of the same name (1983-2002), see Capital One Bowl. • • [ that season and Saban resigned to go to Louisiana State. Ruel became an assistant with the Detroit Lions. Michigan State announced last month that Coach John L. Smith will not return next season. No Reed: Punt returner Desmond Reed will miss the game to attend a funeral in Alabama. Wide receiver Patrick Turner will return punts in his place, with wide receiver Travon Patterson his backup. ``I'm ready, it should be fun,'' Turner said. Turner is not one of the faster receivers on the team, but USC is more concerned about someone just catching the ball without fumbling. ``He'll be the tallest punt returner in history,'' USC coach Pete Carroll said of the 6-foot-5 Turner. Cornerback Terrell Thomas was also working out on punt returns and earlier this week tailback C.J. Gable got a chance. USC focused extra attention on special teams this week after Carroll expressed some unhappiness with certain aspects, particularly the kickoff team. ``We'll still be working on our stuff through our final meetings,'' Carroll said. Early exit: Offensive tackle Kyle Williams left practice early for personal reasons, but will be available for the game. Film watchers: Quarterback John David Booty John David Booty (born January 3, 1985, in Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.) is the starting quarterback of the University of Southern California (USC) football team. He is called "John David", and sometimes referred to as J.D., because his father's name is John. said there are signs of more dedication among the Trojans this week as they start their toughest four-game stretch of the season. ``More guys are watching film now,'' Booty said. ``And going about it the right way. It's to our benefit to be playing these games later in the season. We're more prepared.'' Ready to play: Defensive end Travis Tofi will play for the first time this season after returning from 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. Tofi wanted to apply for a sixth year of eligibility but was told by USC's compliance office he did not meet the criteria. ``We feel comfortable putting him in,'' Carroll said. Linebacker Kaluka Maiava (back) said he is also ready to play. |
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