Super Bowl Update

Troy has had a tough time rushing the passer this year. Trojans were spoiled with great DEs in the past like DeMarcus Ware, Brandon Lang, Cameron Sheffield, even Mario Addison. Jonathan Massaquoi (pictured above, AP photo) was great last year, but hasn't gotten near as many sacks this year for whatever reason.

Of the other ends, John Robles showed flashes early, but is only 225 pounds (wonder what kind of linebacker he might have been). Brandon Boudreaux is as strong as an ox, but was never able to really get on the field. Troy wanted to redshirt Xavian Evans and it would have really paid off, as he's a big dude, but couldn't because of depth.

I'd imagine Evans is the front-runner to start at one end opposite Massaquoi. Two freshmen - D.J. Johnson and Deon Lee - are redshirting this year and I wonder how they'll end up. They were good recruits. Lee needed to put on weight and Johnson came in around 270 (but carries it well, looks like he's 240) may end up at tackle. Troy also has a JUCO spring commitment from Brandon Timmons and will probably get another JUCO end.

You can read today's story on Trojans struggling to rush the passer HERE.

The story mentions how Addison made the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. Just looked now and he was cut by the Bears this week, but picked up by the Colts right after that. Read HERE.