February 16, 2012, 12:08 PM ET With only three backs on roster, coaches casting wide net at storied position LOS ANGELES -- The tailback position at USC carries with it as much tradition as any spot in college football. From Mike Garrett to Marcus Allen...

I know I do. In 2009, the duo produced an eye-popping 5.2 average yards per rush, a league high for the year that only two teams have since surpassed. Bringing in Marshawn Lynch would give Music City that same feel, except at a whole new level. Lynch...

But other rookies made more moderate impacts that year Cortland Finnegan and Stephen Tulloch combined for 94 tackles, and LenDale White ran for 244 yards. "We've had guys that had great rookie years, like the Super Bowl year when Jevon Kearse had such...

Trojans. Three biggest all-time USC recruiting misses Garry Paskwietz [+] Enlarge AP Photo/Ty Russell How good would USC's backfield have been with Reggie Bush, LenDale White and Adrian Peterson? It came close to happening. 1. RB Adrian Peterson...

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I could not have asked anymore from him and I am confident he will be a success at the next level.” James rushed for 159 yards and an early TD in his likely college finale. James became the first rusher in Pac-12 history with three straight 1,500-yard...