USC Trojans discuss how they prepare as a defense

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USC Trojans Defensive Coordinator D'Anton Lynn, Cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson, Safety Christian Pierce, and  Defensive Tackle Jide Abasiri discusses how they prepare as a defense. Nicholson talks about their communication and playing as a team but also having a good mindset for every rep.

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00:00Christian, you re-signed on the same day that your brother announced that he was transferring

00:05to USC.

00:06That had to be coordinated, right?

00:07No, it wasn't really coordinated, but I guess it's just a coincidence.

00:12How excited are you to play with him?

00:13Man, I'm excited, just excited for everything he's went through and excited for what's

00:19to come in the upcoming year.

00:28My question is for Jaday.

00:29How did playing time as a true freshman in 2024 just kind of help you this season?

00:37I think it was a good first experience to get my feet wet and get adjusted to college

00:41football.

00:42It was a big jump from Minnesota high school football, obviously, so just getting those

00:48first few snaps was very beneficial.

00:57Last question is for D-Nick.

00:59On the other side of the ball, TCU has a pretty explosive receiver in Eric McAllister.

01:03What do you personally do to prepare when you're playing big time receivers and as a defense

01:07as a whole, what do you guys do to limit his opportunities?

01:11I think it comes from excellent communication and playing well together.

01:15All 11 people out there, especially on the back end, and then just having that mindset

01:21to win and every rep going into the game.

01:24What do you guys do to get to win in every rep going into the game?

01:28What do you guys do to get to win in every rep going into the game?

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