USC secondary surprises in first scrimmage of training camp

USC’s first training camp scrimmage Monday appeared as just that, a first scrimmage.

Referees threw several flags, quarterbacks missed open targets and coaches hollered at freshmen to join their special-team assignments.

However, despite some first-scrimmage miscues, there were several standout plays.

Sophomore Jonathan Lockett and freshmen Iman Marshall and Marvell Tell each intercepted a pass.

Third-year sophomore receiver Steven Mitchell caught two touchdown passes, including a long catch-and-run play, though it was called back because of a procedure penalty before the snap.

Junior tailback Justin Davis, who spent the first week of camp sidelined because of a hamstring injury, was impressive and showed little sign of a setback.

And the offensive line created enough holes for freshman tailback Ronald Jones to demonstrate his speed.

USC is scheduled to return to practice Wednesday at 8:45 a.m.

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