Orange County Register

USC’s Jurrell Casey just has it.

“He’s just got that ability, that knack, to make plays,” defensive line coach Jethro Franklin said of the sophomore defensive tackle.

To find out what else makes Casey so effective — and the meaning behind his multiple nicknames — check out this feature profile.

In the meantime, here’s a quote from center Kristofer O’Dowd that didn’t make the cut:

“He’s got a different build. He’s a little bit lower to the ground. He has great body movement. He can move his hips real quick, and he can get through blocks.

“It benefits me a whole bunch (to practice against him). There are only a few guys who are as dominant as he is.”

More from the USC blog:

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• USC basketball: Four recruits sign with the Trojans
• USC football: Ready to pull an all-McKnight-er
• USC football: The Trojans must stay grounded
• USC football: Barkley says it starts with him
• USC football: Anthony McCoy cleared to practice
• How USC has helped Stanford
• USC football: Williams will not practice Tuesday
• Carroll: Stanford Pac-10’s most physical team
• USC football: Offense hasn’t been all it can be

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