WRIGHT MAY GO PRO.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. defensive tackle Manuel Wright Manuel Wright (born April 13, 1984 in Compton, California) is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Giants. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2005 supplemental draft. He played collegiately at Southern California. is exploring the possibility of making himself available for the NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga supplemental draft. ``I'm open to it right now,'' Wright said. Players who are not included in the NFL's regular draft held later this month can petition the league to be eligible for a supplemental draft, which usually takes place in July. The NFL must approve the player's case before it even schedules a supplemental draft. ``Every case must be looked at individually,'' said NFL spokesperson Vince Casey. Several sources said Wright made contact with the NFL this week about applying for the supplemental draft but Wright declined comment. Wright meets the first league requirement for eligibility, because he has been out of high school three years. Sources said Wright would turn pro because he might not be academically eligible next season. The 6-foot-6, 300-pound junior is being held out of spring practice because he accumulated too many negative academic points during the first three months of the spring semester. Tight end Dominique Byrd Dominique Byrd (born February 7, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American football tight end who plays for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. Early life He grew up in Minnesota and attended Breck School in Golden Valley, Minnesota. and tailback LenDale White LenDale Anthony White (born December 20, 1984) is an American football running back who plays for the Tennessee Titans. He played for Norm Chow at USC, who is now the Titans' offensive coordinator. His head coach in Tennessee, Jeff Fisher, also played for the USC Trojans. are also out for the same reason. ``If Manny Manny may refer to: In nobility:
Ellis was a CBS Sportsline, Sporting News, Lindy's and Street and Smiths preseason All-American for 2007. said. ``If he feels it's most beneficial to go into the draft, I wish him the best. ``I'm behind whatever his best option is. I wish Manny the best of luck but I hope he's out there for us.'' Ellis said Wright takes a burden off the other tackles because of his quickness and agility. ``We'd miss Manny a great deal. He's a big guy,'' Ellis said. ``He makes it easier for us when the offense has to focus on him. He'll be missed significantly.'' USC 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. declined comment Friday on Wright's situation. If Wright left, it would create a void at one of USC's weakest positions. Last year's starters, Shaun Cody and Mike Patterson, were All-Americans and Wright was expected to ease their departure. Carroll has spent a significant amount of spring practice analyzing several players at tackle, including Ellis, LaJuan Ramsey and Fili Moala. --Sartz ailing: Linebacker Dallas Sartz missed practice the past two days with a sore back but said he wants to play in Sunday's scrimmage at the Coliseum. ``It's a little tight, I tweaked it, but it's not fun sitting on the sideline and watching practice, so I'll be back,'' he said. Without Sartz, USC moved middle linebacker Thomas Williams back to his old outside position and also uses Collin Ashton and Clay Matthews of Agoura. --Special focus: Most of Friday's practice was spent working on special teams, in preparation for the scrimmage. ``We're making sure the special teams are ready for Sunday,'' Carroll said. ``This is a chance to play in front of people at the Coliseum. It's a big test to this point. It's a real important day for us.'' --Recruits visit: Offensive lineman Cody Pope and tailback Demetrius Sumler from University of San Diego High attended practice. Scott Wolf, (818) 713-3607 scott.wolf(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: MANUEL WRIGHT Junior defensive tackle is considering applying for the NFL supplemental draft. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion