USC Now morning report: Trojans in training camp

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USC fullback Jahleel Pinner, right, touches a sword on the way to practice with teammates Justin Davis, left, and Tre Madden at Brian Kennedy-Howard Jones Field.

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USC defensive players run upfield during drills.

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USC head coach Steve Sarkisian yells out instructions to players.

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USC assistant coach Clay Helton, right, pressures Cody Kessler during drills on Aug. 8.

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USC receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster runs a route on the first day of training camp Aug. 8.

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USC linebacker Su’a Cravens participates in drills during practice.

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USC receiver David Mellstrom can’t make the catch as defenders Ruben Peters, right, and Devonte Nunnery knock the ball away.

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USC quarterback Cody Kessler is pressured by linebacker Su’a Cravens during practice.

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USC receiver JuJu Smith officially changed his name to JuJu Smith-Schuster in honor of his stepfather.

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USC quarterback Cody Kessler takes part in a scrambling drill.

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By Lindsey Thiry

Aug. 10, 2015 7:40 AM PT

Fact of the day: USC, which began training camp on Saturday, has 25 scheduled practices before the season opener on Sept. 5 against Arkansas State.

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USC Now morning report: Trojans in training camp

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