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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Sport
Gary Klein

BRIEF: USC's Greg Townsend Jr. looks to convert chances into sacks

Nov. 04--Defensive lineman Greg Townsend Jr. is looking forward to more opportunities when USC resumes its schedule Nov. 13 against California.

Townsend is coming off an impressive performance against Washington State in his first start.

Townsend, a fourth-year junior, was hampered by injuries last season and during spring practice. Early this season, he was stricken with chicken pox.

Against Washington State, the 6-foot-3, 275-pound Townsend recorded a sack and hurried a pass. But he lamented missing additional chances for sacks.

"I was definitely happy with the one I did get," he said after the game. "But I left some on the table. I just can't stop thinking about it."

Coach Steve Sarkisian gave players the week off from practice. They resume team workouts Saturday in preparation for Cal.

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