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USC football: Two players granted extra year because of medical hardship

By Gary Klein
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USC defensive back Marshall Jones and defensive lineman Hebron Fangupo each have been granted an extra year of eligibility because of medical hardship, the school announced.

Both players suffered season-ending injuries in the third game against Washington State last season. Jones suffered a neck injury, Fangupo a broken leg.

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USC petitioned the Pacific 10 Conference on the players’ behalf. Both will be fourth-year juniors this season.

The Trojans begin spring practice under new Coach Lane Kiffin on March 30.

-- Gary Klein

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Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

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